How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Rotterdam

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Travel Information from Frankfurt am Main to Rotterdam

Distance221 miles (356 km)
Available travel modesBus or train
Ticket price range$31 - $21
Cheapest modeBus • $21 (€19) • 6 h 50 min
Fastest modeTrain • $31 (€28) • 4 h 20 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Take a bus or train to travel 221 miles (356 km) between Frankfurt am Main and Rotterdam. 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 Frankfurt am Main to Rotterdam.

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from Frankfurt am Main to Rotterdam

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Rotterdam by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
10:30AM8h10
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
06:40PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
$831One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
03:10AM8h40
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
11:50AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
$751One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

LufthansaLH1006
07:20AM1h00
Frankfurt am Main Airport
08:20AMBrussels Airport
$9701One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 920 · S8 · 20060 · IC 3520
11:22PM9h45
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
09:07AMRotterdam Centraal
$1051One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 920 · S8 · 20060 · IC 3520
11:22PM8h22
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
07:44AMRotterdam Centraal
$1051One-way
4 transfers
Deutsche Bahn4487 · IC 2041 · 26828 · 18966
04:38PM6h36
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
11:14PMRotterdam Centraal
$1391One-way
6 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
06:15AM9h55
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
04:10PMRotterdam, Zuidplein
$761One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:15AM9h10
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
01:25PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
$761One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
02:30AM9h20
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
11:50AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
$781One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH998+NS International | IC Brussel3566
05:10PM3h24
Frankfurt am Main Airport
08:34PMRotterdam Centraal
$3891One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH998+NS International | IC Brussel2466
05:10PM2h58
Frankfurt am Main Airport
08:08PMRotterdam Centraal
$3931One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH998+NS International | IC Brussel1866
05:10PM3h08
Frankfurt am Main Airport
08:18PMRotterdam Centraal
$3931One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Rotterdam

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Rotterdam, 71,43% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Rotterdam and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Rotterdam.

FAQs

There are 2 ways to get from Frankfurt am Main to Rotterdam: bus or train.

The cheapest way to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Rotterdam is a bus with an average price of $21 (€19).

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Rotterdam:

Taking a bus costs () less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of ().

Taking a bus costs $10 (€9) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $31 (€28).

The quickest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Rotterdam is by train, which takes on average 4 h 20 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Getting to Rotterdam by bus takes 6 h 50 min on average.

Rotterdam is approximately 221 miles (356 km) away from Frankfurt am Main.

The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Rotterdam is:

  • 22 buses a day.
  • 55 flights a day.
  • 13 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Rotterdam from Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Rotterdam:

  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).

The following travel companies offer services from Frankfurt am Main to Rotterdam:

  • Travel with FlixBus, Ourbus or BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Rotterdam by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Ourbus Frankfurt am Main to Rotterdam tickets on Omio for $21 (€19).
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn for trains to Rotterdam. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Frankfurt am Main to Rotterdam tickets on Omio for $31 (€28).

Yes, there are direct routes from Frankfurt am Main to Rotterdam with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 8 direct buses per day to take to Rotterdam with FlixBus.

Direct services to Rotterdam tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Rotterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, London, Brussels or 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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