How to travel from Hamburg to Rotterdam

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hamburg to Rotterdam

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a flight costs an average of $137.

Distance: 257 miles (415 km)

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Flight

$114

Average price

$54

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Cheapest

$339

Average price

5h 52m

Average total duration

5h 22m

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30m

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7h 57m

Average total duration

7h 27m

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4h 45m

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1h 45m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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from Hamburg to Rotterdam

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
03:55AM7h35
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
11:30AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
$621One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
03:55AM7h35
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
11:30AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
$621One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

KLM CityhopperKL1752+NS International | IC Brussel1830
08:25AM2h53
Hamburg Airport
11:18AMRotterdam Centraal
$6721One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 107 · ICE 148 · IC 642 · IC 2042
08:42AM5h43
Hamburg Hbf
02:25PMRotterdam Centraal
$1281One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 107 · ICE 148 · ICD 1844
08:42AM6h06
Hamburg Hbf
02:48PMRotterdam Centraal
$1281One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 519 · ICE 126 · IC 2048
09:45AM6h10
Hamburg Hbf
03:55PMRotterdam Centraal
$2081One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:00PM7h45
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
04:45AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
$651One-way
0 transfers
FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
11:01AM9h09
Hamburg Harburg
08:10PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
$791One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:30AM9h50
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
07:20PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
$881One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA971 · BA434+NS International | IC Brussel1840
07:00AM6h48
Hamburg Airport
01:48PMRotterdam Centraal
$3431One-way
2 transfers
British AirwaysBA971 · BA434+NS International | IC Brussel28442
07:00AM7h34
Hamburg Airport
02:34PMRotterdam Centraal
$3391One-way
2 transfers
British AirwaysBA971 · BA434+NS International | IC Brussel9742
07:00AM7h08
Hamburg Airport
02:08PMRotterdam Centraal
$3431One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Rotterdam.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Hamburg and Rotterdam including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Rotterdam is a bus with an average price of $30 (€24).

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

A bus is $7 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Rotterdam costing on average $37 (€29).

A bus is $107 (€85) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Rotterdam costing on average $137 (€109).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Rotterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 30m.

Bus takes on average 7h 35m.

The distance from Hamburg to Rotterdam is approximately 257 miles (415 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Rotterdam is:
  • Around 26 flights per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Rotterdam:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Rotterdam The Hague Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.
  • Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hamburg to Rotterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Rotterdam by train.
  • Travel with Eurowings , Luxair to go to Rotterdam by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Rotterdam by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Hamburg to Rotterdam:
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Hamburg 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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