Hamburg to Rotterdam train with Deutsche Bahn (IC,ICE,RB,EC,RE)
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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Hamburg to Rotterdam
Cheapest price
€96
Average price
€137
Fastest journey
5 h 39 m
Average duration
5 h 41 m
Trains per day
21
Distance
415 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg to Rotterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Rotterdam will cost around €137 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €96.
It's difficult to get from Hamburg to Rotterdam without transferring at least 3 times.
ICE 619 · RB 20386 · IC 1714 · IC 2814ICE 619 · RB 20386 · RE 7990 · IC 512ICE 107+
WFB95774+IC 148 · IC 642ICE 107+WFB95774+IC 148 · ICD 1844IC 2215 · RB 20380 · IC 1778ICE 201 · IC 144 · IC 658 · IC 2058ICE 109+WFB95776+IC 146 · IC 650ICE 107+WFB95774+IC 148 · IC 642ICE 203+WFB95780+IC 142 · IC 666ICE 205+WFB95782+IC 140 · IC 674
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 24m. 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 €21, and a train costs an average of €38.
Distance: 415 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€98 Average price | €39 Average price Cheapest |
5h 54m Average total duration Fastest 5h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 24m Average total duration 7h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Hamburg to Rotterdam train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 519 · RB 20366 · IC 1750 · IC 2850 | Delayed 7:47 AM 7:46 AMHamburg Hbf | 6h24 | 2:10 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
| Sunday, July 13 | |||||
| ICE 107+WFB95774+IC 148 · IC 642 | 6:45 AM Hamburg Hbf | 5h40 | 12:25 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 107+WFB95774+IC 148 · ICD 1844 | 6:45 AM Hamburg Hbf | 6h04 | 12:49 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 575 · IC 146 · ICD 1852 | 7:24 AM Hamburg Hbf | 7h25 | 2:49 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hamburg to Rotterdam
Germany
Netherlands
Distance 415 km |
Average train duration 5h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price €38 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 5h 35m |
First train 00:04 |
Last train 23:54 |
Train providers: Deutsche Bahn trains Hamburg to Rotterdam
Find the best trains between Hamburg and Rotterdam with Omio's travel partners Deutsche Bahn from €40. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main operator of train services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Hamburg to Rotterdam train.
Hamburg to Rotterdam train information with Deutsche Bahn:
- Average Duration: 5 h 35 min
- Cheapest Price: €40
- Deutsche Bahn frequency: 7 a day
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