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Compare train and bus for Berlin to Rotterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a flight costs an average of €216.
Distance: 612 km
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€96 Average price | €46 Average price Cheapest | €295 Average price |
8h 36m Average total duration 8h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 33m Average total duration 12h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Berlin to Rotterdam by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Berlin to Rotterdam is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Berlin to Rotterdam
Travel to Rotterdam 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 Berlin to Rotterdam.

There are 3 travel options to Rotterdam from Berlin. You can take a train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to travel to Rotterdam from Berlin is a coach with an average price of €32.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Rotterdam:
A coach is €107 less than a flight with an average ticket price of €140 from Berlin to Rotterdam.
A coach is €6 less than a train with an average ticket price of €38 from Berlin to Rotterdam.
The fastest way from Berlin to Rotterdam is by train with an average journey time of 6 h 12 min.
There are alternative travel options to Rotterdam that take longer:
Getting to Rotterdam by coach takes 8 h 20 min on average.
Taking a flight requires on average 6 h 45 min of travel time.
The Berlin to Rotterdam distance is approximately 611 km.
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Rotterdam is:
- 19 coaches a day.
- 4 flights a day.
- 11 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Rotterdam from Berlin as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Berlin to Rotterdam:
- Most travellers catch their coach from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Berlin to Rotterdam:
- You can take a coach from Berlin to Rotterdam with FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for €32 with FlixBus from Berlin to Rotterdam.
- You can travel by plane between Berlin and Rotterdam with easyJet, Luxair or KLM, and you can find easyJet Berlin to Rotterdam tickets for €68 on Omio.
- You can travel by train to Rotterdam from Berlin with Deutsche Bahn, European Sleeper or FlixTrain, and you can find Deutsche Bahn Berlin to Rotterdam tickets for €38 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Berlin to Rotterdam with the following travel companies:
- 6 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
- Direct trains with European Sleeper with 1 direct train per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Rotterdam as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Rotterdam from Berlin.
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