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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Dortmund to Rotterdam

Composite routes from Dortmund to Rotterdam

Cheapest
2 h 29 min
Car
251 km.
from $13
Fastest
55 min
Plane
Other
4 h 10 min
Bus
211 km.
from €10.87
4 h
210 km.
from $103.04
4 h 36 min
Train, Bus
210 km.
from $53.07
3 h 26 min
Train, Plane
210 km.
from $312.23

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Dortmund central bus station to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.72–$38.17

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
booking@union-ivkoni.com
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Dortmund central bus station to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$12.72–$21.63
Bus from Duisburg Portsmouthplatz to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$10.81–$17.81

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.28–$954.19

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Duisburg Hbf to Utrecht
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$22.90–$55.98
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.09–$30.53
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Utrecht
Ave. Duration:
2h 33m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$26.72–$69.97
Train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.09–$29.26

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$34.35–$76.34
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$36.90–$82.70

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.53–$34.35
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$33.08–$36.90

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Utrecht
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.71–$190.84

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.27–$21.63
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.81–$25.45

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.27–$12.09

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$13.99–$21.63
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.81–$25.45

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
fahrgaeste@train-rental.com
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Twice daily

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
info@flixbus.de
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.47–$8.27

Eurobahn

Phone:
0180 6 9 27 37 27
Email:
info@eurobahn.de
Website:
eurobahn.de/
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.27–$22.90
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.81–$26.72

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Rotterdam?

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Rotterdam is to bus which costs $10.87 - $18.48 and takes 4h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dortmund to Rotterdam?

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $51.09 - $76.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Dortmund and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dortmund central bus station station and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Duisburg Hbf and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Dortmund to Rotterdam?

The distance between Dortmund and Rotterdam is 270 km. The road distance is 252.5 km.

How do I travel from Dortmund to Rotterdam without a car?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs $33.70 - $141.30 .

How long does it take to get from Dortmund to Rotterdam?

It takes approximately 4h to get from Dortmund to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Rotterdam bus from?

Dortmund to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Rotterdam train from?

Dortmund to Rotterdam train services, operated by National Express, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.

Train or bus from Dortmund to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Rotterdam is to train which takes 4h and costs $33.70 - $141.30 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $10.87 - $18.48 and takes 4h 10m.

Where does the Dortmund to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Dortmund to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Central Station.

Where does the Dortmund to Rotterdam train arrive?

Dortmund to Rotterdam train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Dortmund to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Rotterdam is 253 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Dortmund to Rotterdam.

How do I get a train ticket from Dortmund to Rotterdam?

Book your Dortmund to Rotterdam train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Dortmund to Rotterdam?

Book your Dortmund to Rotterdam bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 788+ hotels available in Rotterdam. Prices start at $67.87 per night.
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