How to travel from Copenhagen to Rotterdam

There are 3 options to travel between Copenhagen and Rotterdam including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Copenhagen to Rotterdam is a bus with an average price of €74.

This is compared to other travel options from Copenhagen to Rotterdam:

A bus is €42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Rotterdam costing on average €116.

A bus is €108 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Rotterdam costing on average €182.

The fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Rotterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 30m.

Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 0m.

Bus takes on average 15h 3m.

The distance from Copenhagen to Rotterdam is approximately 419 miles (675 km).

The average frequency per day from Copenhagen to Rotterdam is:

• Around 64 flights per day.
• Around 6 trains per day.
• Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Copenhagen and Rotterdam as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Copenhagen to Rotterdam:

• Flights mostly depart from Copenhagen Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Copenhagen Central Station and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.
• Buses mostly depart from København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro and arrive in Rotterdam, Zuidplein.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Copenhagen to Rotterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Rotterdam by train.
• Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Indigo Airlines, Sas Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Global Supply Systems, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Qatar Airways, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, AJet, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, TAP Portugal, British Airways, Cityjet to go to Rotterdam by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Rotterdam by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Copenhagen to Rotterdam with the following travel companies:

• 9 direct flights per day with Sas Airways, Brussels Airlines, Air Baltic.
• 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from Copenhagen to Rotterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, London, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rotterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Rotterdam to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Rotterdam, visitors can explore the renowned Rotterdam Zoo, enjoy the Spido Harbor Tour for unique views of the port and skyline, and wander through the historic Delfshaven neighborhood. For a vibrant city experience, head to Witte de Withstraat for art galleries, trendy bars, and restaurants. Outdoor enthusiasts will love Kralingse Bos for walking and cycling. Notable sights include the iconic Erasmus Bridge, the modern Markthal food market, the innovative Cube Houses, the art-rich Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, and the Euromast observation tower for panoramic city views.

Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Rotterdam allows visitors to explore its modern architecture, vibrant cultural scene, and key attractions such as the Markthal, Cube Houses, and the port area comfortably.