How to travel from Rotterdam to Berlin

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rotterdam to Berlin

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. 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 €36, and a flight costs an average of €195.

Distance: 612 km

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€89

Average price

€58

Average price

Cheapest

€313

Average price

8h 29m

Average total duration

7h 59m

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30m

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11h 12m

Average total duration

10h 42m

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4h 20m

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1h 20m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.6 - 1.5kg

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Brussels Airlines

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from Rotterdam to Berlin

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:50 PM11h40
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    5:30 AMBerlin, Kronprinzessinnenweg (Wannsee)
    871One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:50 PM11h40
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    5:30 AMBerlin, Kronprinzessinnenweg (Wannsee)
    871One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Brussels AirlinesSN2589
    6:40 PM1h20
    Brussels Airport
    8:00 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
    3261One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    5:20 AM7h50
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    1:10 PMBerlin Spandau
    921One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    5:20 AM8h00
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    1:20 PMBerlin Hbf
    921One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    5:20 AM8h11
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    1:31 PMBerlin Südkreuz station
    921One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:50 PM12h00
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    5:50 AMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    871One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:50 PM12h20
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    6:10 AMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
    871One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    10:30 AM10h40
    Rotterdam, Zuidplein
    9:10 PMBerlin Spandau
    1071One-way
    2 transfers
  • Brussels AirlinesSN2587
    4:30 PM1h25
    Brussels Airport
    5:55 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
    3091One-way
    0 transfers
  • Brussels AirlinesSN2581
    9:25 AM1h25
    Brussels Airport
    10:50 AMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
    3161One-way
    0 transfers
  • Brussels AirlinesLH5577+LufthansaLH202
    5:30 PM3h25
    Brussels Airport
    8:55 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
    3511One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Rotterdam to Berlin

Travel to Berlin 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 Berlin.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Rotterdam and Berlin including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Rotterdam to Berlin is a bus with an average price of €58.

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

A bus is €32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Berlin costing on average €89.

A bus is €255 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Berlin costing on average €313.

The fastest way to travel from Rotterdam to Berlin is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 20m.

Other travel options to Berlin take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 59m.

Bus takes on average 10h 42m.

The Rotterdam to Berlin distance is approximately 612 km.
The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Berlin is:
  • Around 47 flights per day.
  • Around 18 buses per day.
  • Around 13 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Berlin as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rotterdam to Berlin:
  • Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Berlin Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rotterdam to Berlin, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Berlin by bus.
  • Travel with Brussels Airlines, easyJet to go to Berlin by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Alibus, FlixTrain, WestfalenBahn, European Sleeper, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Berlin by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rotterdam to Berlin with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 3 direct flights per day with Brussels Airlines.
  • 0 direct trains per day with Alibus, European Sleeper.
Omio customers who travel from Rotterdam to Berlin often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Paris, Amsterdam, Munich, Dresden. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Berlin and these popular destinations at a great price.

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