Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Hanover to Rotterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hanover to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 224 miles (362 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$82 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest |
5h 45m Average total duration Fastest 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 28m Average total duration 6h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Hanover to Rotterdam
How to get from Hanover to Rotterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hanover to Rotterdam is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
ICE 240 · ICD 18367:51 AM4h57Hanover Hbf12:48 PMRotterdam Centraal$1191One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
ICE 240 · ICD 18367:51 AM4h57Hanover Hbf12:48 PMRotterdam Centraal$1191One-way1 transfer
Fastest
ICE 240 · IC 634 · IC 20347:51 AM4h34Hanover Hbf12:25 PMRotterdam Centraal$1191One-way2 transfers
Other options
ICE 148 · ICD 18449:51 AM4h57Hanover Hbf2:48 PMRotterdam Centraal$1341One-way1 transfer
ICE 148 · IC 642 · IC 20429:51 AM4h34Hanover Hbf2:25 PMRotterdam Centraal$1341One-way2 transfers
ICE 644 · ICE 128 · IC 28408:30 AM5h10Hanover Hbf1:40 PMRotterdam Centraal$1491One-way2 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Apr 11
Apr 12
Apr 13
Apr 14
Apr 15
Apr 16
Apr 17
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Hanover 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 Hanover to Rotterdam.

This is compared to other travel options from Hanover to Rotterdam:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Hanover to Rotterdam costing on average $29 (€23).
A train is $107 (€86) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover to Rotterdam costing on average $133 (€106).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 55m.
Flight takes on average 3h 25m.
- Around 25 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hanover and Rotterdam as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Hanover Hbf and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Hanover Central Station and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Rotterdam by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH to go to Rotterdam by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Travelling from Hanover to Rotterdam: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

