How to travel from Rotterdam to Hamburg

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Rotterdam to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a train costs an average of $35.

Distance: 257 miles (415 km)

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$91

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$54

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6h 53m

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6h 23m

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30m

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8h 36m

Average total duration

8h 6m

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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
$731One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:05PM9h55
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
07:00AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
$531One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Brussels AirlinesSN2629
09:05PM1h10
Brussels Airport
10:15PMHamburg Airport
$4691One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnIC 2041 · IC 641 · ICE 147 · ICE 200
11:35AM5h40
Rotterdam Centraal
05:15PMHamburg Hbf
$1051One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICD 1841 · ICE 147 · ICE 200
11:11AM6h04
Rotterdam Centraal
05:15PMHamburg Hbf
$1051One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 2033 · IC 633 · ICE 145 · ICE 202
09:35AM5h40
Rotterdam Centraal
03:15PMHamburg Hbf
$1241One-way
3 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
03:10PM11h30
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
02:40AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
$941One-way
1 transfer
KLM CityhopperKL1700 · KL1753
06:15AM4h25
Brussels Airport
10:40AMHamburg Airport
$3851One-way
1 transfer
NS International | IC Brussel3235+Air FranceAF1641 · AF1610
09:33AM12h47
Rotterdam Centraal
10:20PMHamburg Airport
$4421One-way
2 transfers
NS International | IC Brussel3535+Air FranceAF1741 · AF1610
09:22AM12h58
Rotterdam Centraal
10:20PMHamburg Airport
$4421One-way
2 transfers

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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.

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There are 3 options to travel between Rotterdam and Hamburg including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Rotterdam to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of $31 (€25).

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

A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Hamburg costing on average $35 (€29).

A bus is $114 (€93) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Hamburg costing on average $144 (€118).

The fastest way to travel from Rotterdam to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 40m.

Bus takes on average 7h 20m.

The distance from Rotterdam to Hamburg is approximately 257 miles (415 km).
The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Hamburg is:
  • Around 25 flights per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Hamburg 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 Rotterdam to Hamburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Rotterdam The Hague Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rotterdam to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Hamburg by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Metronom to go to Hamburg by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Rotterdam to Hamburg:
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Rotterdam to Hamburg often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Copenhagen, Paris, Amsterdam, 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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