How to travel from Rotterdam to Hamburg

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 $50 (€41).

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

A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Hamburg costing on average $83 (€67).

A bus is $242 (€197) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Hamburg costing on average $292 (€238).

The fastest way to travel from Rotterdam to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 14m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 52m.

Bus takes on average 8h 35m.

The distance from Rotterdam to Hamburg is approximately 257 miles (415 km).

The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Hamburg is:

• Around 27 flights per day.
• Around 9 buses per day.
• Around 8 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 Brussels 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, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Hamburg by train.
• Travel with Brussels Airlines to go to Hamburg by flight.

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

• 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
• 2 direct flights per day with Brussels Airlines.

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.

Most travelers need at least three days in Hamburg to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Hamburg, you can explore the vibrant nightlife of the Reeperbahn, enjoy a scenic boat tour of the Port of Hamburg, visit the lively Hamburg Fish Market, and discover the International Maritime Museum. Stroll along the Alster Lakes for picturesque views, and don't miss the Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie, Speicherstadt, St. Michael's Church, and Planten un Blomen for diverse attractions and experiences.

Three days in Hamburg are generally sufficient to explore major attractions such as the Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie, and the historic Speicherstadt, as well as to experience its vibrant neighborhoods and local cuisine.