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Travel Information to Frankfurt am Main from Rotterdam

Distance221 miles (356 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$21 - $28
Cheapest modeBus • $21 (€19) • 7 h 15 min
Fastest modeTrain • $28 (€25) • 4 h 19 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 221 miles (356 km) by train or bus between Rotterdam and Frankfurt am Main. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Rotterdam to Frankfurt am Main.

Travel options
from Rotterdam to Frankfurt am Main

How to get from Rotterdam to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
09:25AM7h05
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
04:30PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
$331One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
01:05PM10h20
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
11:25PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
$321One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

LufthansaLH1007
09:00AM1h00
Brussels Airport
10:00AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
$4331One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnIC 1131 · IC 3529 · 22613 · RB 10621
09:14AM6h12
Rotterdam Centraal
03:26PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
$531One-way
5 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 1131 · IC 3529 · 22613 · RB 10621
09:14AM6h14
Rotterdam Centraal
03:28PMFrankfurt am Main Flughafen
$531One-way
5 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 2027 · ICE 225
08:05AM4h01
Rotterdam Centraal
12:06PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
$961One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
09:25AM7h40
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
05:05PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
$381One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
01:05PM8h10
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
09:15PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
$331One-way
0 transfers
Regiojet(Amsterdam -> Prague)
03:15PM7h15
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
10:30PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
$341One-way
0 transfers
KLM CityhopperKL1702 · KL1817
08:05AM3h00
Brussels Airport
11:05AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
$3191One-way
1 transfer
NS International | IC Brussel3539+LufthansaLH993
10:22AM5h38
Rotterdam Centraal
04:00PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
$3691One-way
1 transfer
NS International | IC Brussel3537+LufthansaLH993
09:52AM6h08
Rotterdam Centraal
04:00PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
$3691One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Rotterdam to Frankfurt am Main

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Rotterdam to Frankfurt am Main, 72,31% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Rotterdam to Frankfurt am Main and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Rotterdam to Frankfurt am Main

Travel to Frankfurt am Main 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 Rotterdam to Frankfurt am Main.

FAQs

There are 2 options to travel to Frankfurt am Main from Rotterdam including taking a train or bus.

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $21 (€19) compared to other travel options to Frankfurt am Main:

Taking a bus costs $6 (€6) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $28 (€25).

The fastest way from Rotterdam to Frankfurt am Main is by train with an average journey time of 4 h 19 min.

There are alternative travel options to Frankfurt am Main that take longer:

Bus takes 7 h 15 min on average.

Frankfurt am Main is approximately 221 miles (356 km) away from Rotterdam.

The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Frankfurt am Main is:

  • 1 bus a day.
  • 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Frankfurt am Main from Rotterdam as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Rotterdam to Frankfurt am Main:

  • Most travelers catch their bus from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Rotterdam to Frankfurt am Main:

  • You can travel by bus from Rotterdam to Frankfurt am Main with FlixBus, Ourbus or BlaBlaCar Bus, and you can find Ourbus Rotterdam to Frankfurt am Main tickets for $21 (€19) on Omio.
  • You can travel between Rotterdam and Frankfurt am Main by train with Deutsche Bahn or NS Domestic. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $28 (€25) with Deutsche Bahn from Rotterdam to Frankfurt am Main.

Yes, there are direct routes from Rotterdam to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:

  • You can check for a direct bus to Frankfurt am Main with FlixBus with 1 direct bus per day.

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

Looking to extend your trip from Rotterdam to Frankfurt am Main? Many Omio customers who go from Rotterdam to Frankfurt am Main usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Munich or Cologne. If you're looking to explore Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Munich or Cologne from Frankfurt am Main, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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