How to get from Hamburg to Rotterdam
- 414 km as the crow flies
- 9 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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At a glance
Fastest
7h 35m
direct
Bus
€31
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Hamburg to Rotterdam. The most useful door-to-door route takes 7h 35m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 414 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
414 km
Hamburg to Rotterdam: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Hamburg central → Rotterdam Centralbus
FlixBus·7h 35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Hamburg to Rotterdam
FlixBus runs 9 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:55 and the last at 21:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 9 | 01:55 | 21:00 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Sep 24
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Hamburg to Rotterdam works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Hamburg central to Rotterdam Central, about 7h 35m. In total it's roughly €31 over 7h 35m, direct, no transfers.
Hamburg to Rotterdam: common questions
How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Rotterdam?
The most useful route takes about 7h 35m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Hamburg to Rotterdam?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 01:55 and the last at 21:00, from Hamburg central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Hamburg to Rotterdam?
9 a day with FlixBus, between 01:55 and 21:00.
Which station does the bus from Hamburg to Rotterdam leave from?
Hamburg central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Rotterdam from Hamburg?
About 414 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Hamburg to Rotterdam cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €31. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Hamburg to Rotterdam?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
Can you get from Hamburg to Rotterdam without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 5h 29m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Rotterdam?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026