Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Dortmund to Rotterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 131 miles (211 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$58 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest |
3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Dortmund to Rotterdam
How to get from Dortmund to Rotterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Rotterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:55 AM4h10Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf3:05 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$211One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus10:55 AM4h10Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf3:05 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 219 · ICE 220 · IC 28328:39 AM3h01Dortmund Hbf11:40 AMRotterdam Centraal$851One-way2 transfers
Other options
ICE 944 · 10126 · 20074 · IC 354811:13 AM3h31Dortmund Hbf2:44 PMRotterdam Centraal$801One-way4 transfers
22086+
20014 · 21208+
IC 31389:03 AM4h07Dortmund Hbf1:10 PMRotterdam Centraal$931One-way4 transfers
26810 · 20070 · IC 3540 · IC 11388:45 AM3h59Dortmund Hbf12:44 PMRotterdam Centraal$1001One-way3 transfers
FlixBus3:55 PM5h00Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf8:55 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$211One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:50 AM6h00Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf11:50 AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$241One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:15 AM4h55Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf7:10 AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$231One-way0 transfers
BA925+
BA44547:10 AM7h25Dusseldorf Airport2:35 PMRotterdam The Hague Airport$8991One-way1 transfer
BA919+
BA445610:30 AM7h50Dusseldorf Airport6:20 PMRotterdam The Hague Airport$11191One-way1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare bus, train, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Apr 16
Apr 17
Apr 18
Apr 19
Apr 20
Apr 21
Apr 22
Apr 23
Apr 24
Apr 25
Apr 26
Apr 27
Apr 28
Apr 29
Apr 30
May 01
May 02
May 03
May 04
May 05
May 06
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Dortmund to Rotterdam
Travel to Rotterdam easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dortmund to Rotterdam.

This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Rotterdam:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Rotterdam costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 10m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Rotterdam as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Sindbad to go to Rotterdam by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Eurobahn to go to Rotterdam by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
Travelling from Dortmund to Rotterdam: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
