How to travel from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam

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Travel Information to Rotterdam from Düsseldorf

Distance176 km
Available travel modesCoach or train
Ticket price range€20 - €14
Cheapest modeCoach • €14 • 3 h 15 min
Fastest modeTrain • €20 • 2 h 32 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 176 km by coach or train between Düsseldorf and Rotterdam. The most popular travel providers which serve this journey are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or train from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam.

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from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam

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

Our recommendation

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

Regiojet(Prague -> Amsterdam)
09:00AM3h15
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
12:15PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
181One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
04:00PM4h10
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
08:10PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
141One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 220 · IC 2832
09:08AM2h32
Düsseldorf Hbf
11:40AMRotterdam Centraal
781One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche BahnRE 20070 · 22612 · IC 3540 · IC 1138
09:48AM2h57
Düsseldorf Hbf
12:45PMRotterdam Centraal
561One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn22616 · IC 3548 · IC 1146
11:48AM2h57
Düsseldorf Hbf
02:45PMRotterdam Centraal
561One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 128 · IC 2840
11:08AM2h32
Düsseldorf Hbf
01:40PMRotterdam Centraal
801One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
08:05AM3h45
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
11:50AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
191One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
02:10PM4h30
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
06:40PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
211One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
06:10PM2h55
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
09:05PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
481One-way
0 transfers
KLM CityhopperKL1798+Intercity3530
08:15AM3h20
Dusseldorf Airport
11:35AMRotterdam Centraal
7001One-way
1 transfer
KLM CityhopperKL1798+NS International | IC Brussel2430
08:15AM2h53
Dusseldorf Airport
11:08AMRotterdam Centraal
7031One-way
1 transfer
KLM CityhopperKL1798+NS International | IC Brussel1830
08:15AM3h04
Dusseldorf Airport
11:19AMRotterdam Centraal
7031One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Rotterdam.

FAQs

There are 2 travel options between Düsseldorf and Rotterdam. You can take a coach or train.

The cheapest way to travel between Düsseldorf and Rotterdam is a coach with an average price of €14.

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

Taking a coach costs less than taking a flight, which costs on average for the same trip.

Taking a coach costs €6 less than taking a train, which costs on average €20 for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel between Düsseldorf and Rotterdam is by train, which takes on average 2 h 32 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Getting to Rotterdam by coach takes 3 h 15 min on average.

Rotterdam is approximately 176 km away from Düsseldorf.

The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam is:

  • 6 coaches per day.
  • 12 flights per day.
  • 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Düsseldorf and Rotterdam as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam:

  • Coaches most often depart from Düsseldorf at Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Rotterdam at Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).

The following travel companies offer services from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam:

  • FlixBus, Ourbus or BlaBlaCar Bus can take you to Rotterdam by coach. If searching for a good deal on coaches, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam for €14.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn or Eurobahn for trains to Rotterdam. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Düsseldorf to Rotterdam tickets on Omio for €20.

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

  • 4 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.

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 between Düsseldorf and Rotterdam.

Looking to extend your trip from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam? Many Omio customers who go from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam usually extend their holiday to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Amsterdam, London, Brussels or Berlin. If you're looking to explore Paris, Amsterdam, London, Brussels or Berlin from Rotterdam, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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