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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 30 at
    Departure city: Rotterdam
    Departure location: Rotterdam CS
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Hamburg
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $49
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: April 30 at
    Departure city: Rotterdam
    Departure location: Rotterdam Zuidplein
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Hamburg
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $49
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 30 at
    Departure city: Rotterdam
    Departure location: Rotterdam CS
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Hamburg
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $61
  • Departure time: April 30 at
    Departure city: Rotterdam
    Departure location: Rotterdam CS
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Hamburg
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $52
  • Departure time: April 30 at
    Departure city: Rotterdam
    Departure location: Rotterdam Zuidplein
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Hamburg
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $49
Bus Rotterdam to Hamburg: Trip Overview

Bus Rotterdam to Hamburg: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$44
Average bus trip duration10h 14m
Number of daily buses16
Earliest bus departure12:20 AM
Distance258 miles (415 km)
Latest bus departure11:50 PM

Rotterdam to Hamburg Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures16
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures12:20AM - 11:50PM
Minimum Price$19
Average Ticket Price$44
Minimum Trip Duration7h20m
Average Bus Trip Duration10h14m
Distance258 miles (415 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus, BlaBlaBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Rotterdam - Hamburg

The best way to travel from Rotterdam to Hamburg is by bus. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. You also have the choice of using carpooling services.

The average travel time from Rotterdam to Hamburg is about 10h 14m, but you can get there in as little as 7h 20m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 257 miles (414 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance between the two cities is 257 miles (414 km).

On average, there are 16 daily departures on this route, offered by FlixBus and BlaBlaBus. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Rotterdam to Hamburg may vary. Busbud can make your trip from Rotterdam to Hamburg a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your needs and budget. It's that easy!

The first bus leaves at 12:20 AM and the last one leaves at 11:50 PM.

The majority of buses traveling from Rotterdam to Hamburg start their journey at Busstation Rotterdam Centraal and wind up at Hbf. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Go for the bus if you want the most cost-effective way to travel this route. $19 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Hamburg from Rotterdam.

The average bus ticket price from Rotterdam to Hamburg is $44. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $19 and $128, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Once in Hamburg, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Speicherstadt (Historic Warehouse Complex), Town Hall, The maritime heart of Hamburg, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Hagenbeck – the wild side of Hamburg.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Rotterdam and Hamburg!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Rotterdam to Hamburg, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Rotterdam to Hamburg will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Rotterdam to Hamburg.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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