How to travel from Rotterdam to Dortmund

International travel from Rotterdam, Netherlands to Dortmund, Germany is: Partially open.

Can I enter Germany if coming from Netherlands?

Entry into Germany is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Dortmund if traveling from Rotterdam?

Conditions of entry:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 10 day mandatory self-quarantine
• Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 5 in quarantine
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from compulsory quarantine
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from compulsory quarantine (certificate needed)
• Pre-arrival health declaration
• The exact quarantine requirements depend on the regulations in each federal state
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival

What measures do I need to follow in Dortmund, Germany due to the pandemic?

All travelers in Germany must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

• Social distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 10/15/21; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your upcoming trip between Rotterdam and Dortmund.

The restriction level for your return to Rotterdam, Netherlands from Germany is: Partially open.

Is my journey back to Rotterdam from Dortmund restricted?

Entry into Netherlands is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Rotterdam from Dortmund?

Conditions of reentry into Netherlands:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing
• Health declaration required

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You should observe these safety measures in Netherlands as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information about your return travel to Netherlands was last checked on 10/13/21. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Rotterdam from Dortmund closer to your date of departure here.

There are 2 ways to get from Rotterdam to Dortmund: bus or train.

The cheapest way to travel between Rotterdam and Dortmund is by taking a bus with an average price of $22 (€18).

This is compared to other travel options to Dortmund:

Taking a bus is about $1 (€1) less than taking a train, which costs on average $23 (€19) for this trip.

The fastest way from Rotterdam to Dortmund is by train with an average journey time of 3 h 1 min.

There are alternative travel options to Dortmund that can usually take longer:

In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 3 h 30 min   of travel time.

The Rotterdam to Dortmund distance is around 130 miles (210 km).

The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Dortmund is:

• Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Rotterdam and Dortmund 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 when traveling from Rotterdam to Dortmund:

• Most travelers board their bus from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Dortmund, Hauptbahnhof.
• Most travelers who book a train ticket from Rotterdam to Dortmund depart from Rotterdam Centraal to Dortmund Hbf.

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

• Travel with Flixbus for buses to Dortmund. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Flixbus Rotterdam to Dortmund tickets on Omio for $22 (€18).
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn for trains to Dortmund. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Rotterdam to Dortmund tickets on Omio for $23 (€19).

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

• You can take a direct train with with 6 direct trains per day.

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

When planning your trip from Rotterdam to Dortmund, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to book and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets are costing $22 (€18) one way on average.
• Train tickets are costing $23 (€19) one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Rotterdam to Dortmund online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.