How to travel from Munich to Rotterdam

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

The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Rotterdam is a bus with an average price of €65.

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

A bus is €61 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Rotterdam costing on average €126.

A bus is €521 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Rotterdam costing on average €586.

The fastest way to travel from Munich to Rotterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 20m.

Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 30m.

Bus takes on average 14h 48m.

The distance from Munich to Rotterdam is approximately 408 miles (658 km).

The average frequency per day from Munich to Rotterdam is:

• Around 37 flights per day.
• Around 16 buses per day.
• Around 6 trains per day.

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

• Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.
• Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Munich to Rotterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Rotterdam by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Rotterdam by bus.
• Travel with Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Qatar Airways, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Croatia Airlines, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, ITA, British Airways, TAP Portugal to go to Rotterdam by flight.

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

• 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
• 6 direct flights per day with Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Air Baltic.

Omio customers who travel from Munich 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.