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

The cheapest way to get from Hanover to Rotterdam is to train via Amersfoort which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hanover to Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 4h 6m and costs €140 - €450.

Is there a direct bus between Hanover and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hanover 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 8h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Hanover and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Hannover Hbf and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Hanover to Rotterdam?

The distance between Hanover and Rotterdam is 413 km. The road distance is 409.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Hanover to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs €45 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Hanover to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hanover to Rotterdam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Hanover to Rotterdam train from?

Hanover to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Hannover Hbf station.

Train or bus from Hanover to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Hanover to Rotterdam is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs €45 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the Hanover to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Hanover to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport station.

Where does the Hanover to Rotterdam train arrive?

Hanover to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Hanover to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Hanover to Rotterdam is 409 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Hanover to Rotterdam.

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

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

Book your Hanover to Rotterdam bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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There are 10 ways to get from Hanover to Rotterdam by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity
4h 29m
€46–117
Train via Amersfoort
cheapest
1. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Amersfoort Centraaltrain GoVolta
2. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity direct / ...
5h 31m
€35–51
Bus via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
1. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Amsterdam Schiphol Airportbus N67 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Central Stationbus B818 / ...
6h 40m
€39–60
Drive 409.5 km
1. Drive from Hanover to Rotterdamcar 409.5 km
4h 7m
€84–121
Fly from Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HAJ - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 7m
€173–355
Train via Enschede
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hengelotrain 77
2. Take the train from Hengelo to Goudatrain Intercity
4h 54m
€46–107
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N1367 / ...
8h 35m
€45–70
Train to Bremen Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRE - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 6m
€149–449
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 14m
€196–439
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HAM - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 46m
€151–429

Hanover to Rotterdam by train

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Distance: 413.1 km
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Hanover, Germany and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Hannover Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Utrecht Centraal in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hanover central bus station to Rotterdam Central Station via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in around 6h 40m.

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