How to travel from Hamburg to Rotterdam

There are 3 options to travel between Hamburg and Rotterdam including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Rotterdam is a bus with an average price of €47.

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

A bus is €51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Rotterdam costing on average €98.

A bus is €407 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Rotterdam costing on average €454.

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Rotterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 35m.

Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 52m.

Bus takes on average 8h 50m.

The distance from Hamburg to Rotterdam is approximately 257 miles (415 km).

The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Rotterdam is:

• Around 28 flights per day.
• Around 7 buses per day.
• Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Rotterdam:

• Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Brussels 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Rotterdam by bus.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, metronom to go to Rotterdam by train.
• Travel with KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Qatar Airways, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, ITA, British Airways, Edelweiss Air to go to Rotterdam by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from Hamburg to Rotterdam with the following travel companies:

• 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
• 2 direct flights per day with Brussels Airlines.

Omio customers who travel from Hamburg 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.