How to get from Rotterdam to Hamburg
- 414 km as the crow flies
- 8 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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At a glance
Fastest
8h 30m
direct
Bus
€34
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Rotterdam to Hamburg. The most useful door-to-door route takes 8h 30m 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
Rotterdam to Hamburg: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Rotterdam Central → Hamburg centralbus
FlixBus·8h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Rotterdam to Hamburg
FlixBus runs 8 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:40 and the last at 23:20.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 8 | 06:40 | 23:20 |
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
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Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Sep 7
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Rotterdam to Hamburg works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Rotterdam Central to Hamburg central, about 8h 30m. In total it's roughly €34 over 8h 30m, direct, no transfers.
Rotterdam to Hamburg: common questions
How long does it take to get from Rotterdam to Hamburg?
The most useful route takes about 8h 30m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Rotterdam to Hamburg?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 06:40 and the last at 23:20, from Rotterdam Central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Rotterdam to Hamburg?
8 a day with FlixBus, between 06:40 and 23:20.
Which station does the bus from Rotterdam to Hamburg leave from?
Rotterdam Central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Hamburg from Rotterdam?
About 414 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Rotterdam to Hamburg cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €34. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Rotterdam to Hamburg?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
Can you get from Rotterdam to Hamburg without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 5h 55m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Hamburg?
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