How to travel from Dortmund to Rotterdam

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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)

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$58

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$28

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3h 48m

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3h 18m

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4h 47m

Average total duration

4h 17m

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from Dortmund to Rotterdam

How to get from Dortmund to Rotterdam by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Dortmund to Rotterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:55 AM4h10
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    3:05 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $211One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:55 AM4h10
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    3:05 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $211One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 219 · ICE 220 · IC 2832
    8:39 AM3h01
    Dortmund Hbf
    11:40 AMRotterdam Centraal
    $851One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 944 · 10126 · 20074 · IC 3548
    11:13 AM3h31
    Dortmund Hbf
    2:44 PMRotterdam Centraal
    $801One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn22086+VIAS Rail GmbH20014 · 21208+Deutsche BahnIC 3138
    9:03 AM4h07
    Dortmund Hbf
    1:10 PMRotterdam Centraal
    $931One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn26810 · 20070 · IC 3540 · IC 1138
    8:45 AM3h59
    Dortmund Hbf
    12:44 PMRotterdam Centraal
    $1001One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:55 PM5h00
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    8:55 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $211One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:50 AM6h00
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    11:50 AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $241One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:15 AM4h55
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    7:10 AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $231One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA925+BA CityflyerBA4454
    7:10 AM7h25
    Dusseldorf Airport
    2:35 PMRotterdam The Hague Airport
    $8991One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA919+BA CityflyerBA4456
    10:30 AM7h50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    6:20 PMRotterdam The Hague Airport
    $11191One-way
    1 transfer

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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.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Dortmund and Rotterdam including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Rotterdam is a bus with an average price of $18 (€14).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Rotterdam is by train with an average journey time of 3h 1m.

Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 10m.

The distance from Dortmund to Rotterdam is approximately 131 miles (211 km).
The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Rotterdam is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dortmund to Rotterdam:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dortmund to Rotterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Dortmund to Rotterdam:
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
Omio customers who travel from Dortmund 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.
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