How to travel from Rotterdam to Hamburg

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Travel Information between Rotterdam and Hamburg

Distance257 miles (415 km)
Available travel modesBus, train or flight
Ticket price range$23 - $193
Cheapest modeBus • $23 (€20) • 7 h 20 min
Fastest modeFlight • $193 (€174) • 4 h 10 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Take a bus, train or flight to travel 257 miles (415 km) between Rotterdam and Hamburg. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Rotterdam to Hamburg.

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from Rotterdam to Hamburg

How to get from Rotterdam to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
08:40AM8h15
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
04:55PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
$691One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
08:40AM8h15
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
04:55PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
$691One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Brussels AirlinesSN2629
09:05PM1h10
Brussels Airport
10:15PMHamburg Airport
$4211One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnIC 2837 · IC 1739 · 20371 · ICE 1032
10:50AM6h01
Rotterdam Centraal
04:51PMHamburg Hbf
$1541One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 2033 · IC 633 · ICE 145 · ICE 202
09:35AM5h40
Rotterdam Centraal
03:15PMHamburg Hbf
$1741One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICD 1833 · ICE 145 · ICE 202
09:11AM6h04
Rotterdam Centraal
03:15PMHamburg Hbf
$1741One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:10AM8h35
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
06:45PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
$691One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
12:20AM8h05
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
08:25AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
$711One-way
0 transfers
KLM CityhopperKL1704+German AirwaysKL1755
10:45AM3h15
Brussels Airport
02:00PMHamburg Airport
$3601One-way
1 transfer
KLM CityhopperKL1702+German AirwaysKL1755
08:05AM5h55
Brussels Airport
02:00PMHamburg Airport
$3601One-way
1 transfer
KLM CityhopperKL1706+KLMKL1757
02:45PM3h10
Brussels Airport
05:55PMHamburg Airport
$3601One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Rotterdam to Hamburg

Travel to Hamburg 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 Hamburg.

FAQs

You can get to Hamburg from Rotterdam 3 different ways: bus, train or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Hamburg is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $23 (€20) compared to other travel options to Hamburg:

A bus is $170 (€154) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Hamburg costing on average $193 (€174).

A bus is $8 (€8) less than a train with an average ticket price of $31 (€28) from Rotterdam to Hamburg.

The quickest way to travel to Hamburg from Rotterdam is by flight, which takes on average 4 h 10 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Getting to Hamburg by bus takes 7 h 20 min on average.

Train takes 5 h 31 min on average.

You should expect to travel around 257 miles (415 km) between Rotterdam and Hamburg.

The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Hamburg is:

  • 4 buses a day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Rotterdam to Hamburg:

  • Most travelers who buy a bus ticket from Rotterdam to Hamburg depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.

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

  • You can go to Hamburg from Rotterdam by bus with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $23 (€20) with FlixBus from Rotterdam to Hamburg on Omio.
  • You can take a train from Rotterdam to Hamburg with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain. Cheap tickets can be found for $31 (€28) with Deutsche Bahn from Rotterdam to Hamburg.

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

  • Direct bus available with FlixBus 2 direct buses per day.

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

Omio customers who travel from Rotterdam to Hamburg often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Copenhagen, Paris, Amsterdam or Stockholm. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Hamburg and these popular destinations at a great price.
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