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There are 12 ways to get from Reading to Rotterdam by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train via Brussels

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    5h
    €215–395

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Stationbus bus N814
    13h 32m
    €76–109

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rotterdamcar car
    5h 43m
    €227–271

  4. Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane plane LCY - RTM
    3h 3m
    €148–401

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train Eil
    5h 9m
    €220–395

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train Eurostar
    5h 32m
    €80–220

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Rotterdamcar car
    6h 52m
    €120–226

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane LHR - AMS
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    4h 54m
    €106–336

  9. Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane LCY - AMS
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    4h 57m
    €158–456

  10. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane SOU - AMS
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    4h 37m
    €152–408

  11. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane LGW - AMS
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    5h 35m
    €91–241

  12. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane plane LHR - BRU
    3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    5h 48m
    €101–301

Reading to Rotterdam by train and subway

Calendar112Weekly Services
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket€215Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 569.8 km
  • Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Reading, England and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Reading to Rotterdam Centraal via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Rotterdam Central Station via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 13h 32m.

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