How to travel from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Düsseldorf to Rotterdam

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, while a flight costs an average of $635.

Distance: 109 miles (177 km)

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$35

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$69

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$635

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$48

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5h 30m

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3h 19m

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2h 49m

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4h 26m

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2h 26m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam is a bus with an average price of $35.

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

A bus is $34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam costing on average $69.

A bus is $600 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam costing on average $635.

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam is by train with an average journey time of 3h 19m.

Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 26m.

Bus takes on average 5h 30m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Düsseldorf and Rotterdam including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $35 compared to roughly $48 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $13. The journey takes 5h 0m versus 2h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:00 PM4h10
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    8:10 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $201One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:00 PM4h10
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    8:10 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $201One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 128 · IC 2840
    11:11 AM2h29
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    1:40 PMRotterdam Centraal
    $811One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn20074 · IC 3548 · IC 1146
    11:48 AM2h56
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    2:44 PMRotterdam Centraal
    $591One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn20070 · IC 3540 · IC 1138
    9:48 AM2h56
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    12:44 PMRotterdam Centraal
    $591One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn20082 · IC 3564 · IC 1162
    3:48 PM2h56
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    6:44 PMRotterdam Centraal
    $591One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegioJet a.s.(Prague -> Amsterdam)
    9:00 AM3h15
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    12:15 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $201One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:10 PM4h40
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    6:50 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $211One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    4:38 PM4h17
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    8:55 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $291One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 61,54% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Rotterdam.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Düsseldorf and Rotterdam including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam is a bus with an average price of $35.

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

A bus is $34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam costing on average $69.

A bus is $600 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam costing on average $635.

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam is by train with an average journey time of 3h 19m.

Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 26m.

Bus takes on average 5h 30m.

The distance from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam is approximately 109 miles (177 km).
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 1 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Rotterdam:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Rotterdam The Hague Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.
  • Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH to go to Rotterdam by train.
  • Travel with British Airways to go to Rotterdam by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus to go to Rotterdam by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, London, Antwerp. 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.
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