Travel Information between Dortmund and Rotterdam
| 130 miles (210 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $12 - $22 | |
| Bus • $12 (€10) • 3 h 45 min | |
| Train • $22 (€20) • 3 h 4 min | |
| FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 130 miles (210 km) by train or bus to Rotterdam from Dortmund. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Dortmund to Rotterdam.
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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.
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ICE 519 · ICE 126 · IC 2848Other options
RE 89874+
VIA 20014 · VIA 21208+
IC 3036
RE 89878+
VIA 20018 · VIA 21212+
IC 3044
ICE 27 · ICE 220 · IC 2832
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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.

There are 2 options to travel to Rotterdam from Dortmund including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Rotterdam is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $12 (€10) compared to other travel options to Rotterdam:
Taking a bus costs $11 (€10) less than taking a train, which costs on average $22 (€20) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel from Dortmund to Rotterdam is by train, which takes on average 3 h 4 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Rotterdam by bus takes 3 h 45 min on average.
Rotterdam is approximately 130 miles (210 km) away from Dortmund.
The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Rotterdam is:
- 4 buses per day.
- 9 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Rotterdam from Dortmund as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dortmund to Rotterdam:
- Buses most often depart from Dortmund at Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Rotterdam at Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
The following travel companies offer services from Dortmund to Rotterdam:
- FlixBus or Ourbus can get you to Rotterdam by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Ourbus from Dortmund to Rotterdam for $12 (€10) on Omio.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurobahn, National Express or Österreichische Bundesbahnen for trains to Rotterdam. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Dortmund to Rotterdam tickets on Omio for $22 (€20).
Yes, there are direct services available from Dortmund to Rotterdam with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with FlixBus 4 direct buses per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Rotterdam as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Rotterdam from Dortmund.
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