How to get from Rotterdam to Berlin
- 609 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 8h 28m
- 13 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Rotterdam to Berlin. The most useful door-to-door route takes 8h 28m by train, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 609 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
We do not know when this fare was last checked. Run a live search for today's price.
609 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €145Checked Oct 3 | 4h 45m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €23Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 8h 28m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €23Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 9h 35mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€145Checked Oct 34h 45m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€23Omio catalogue, Oct 38h 28m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€23Omio catalogue, Oct 39h 35m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Rotterdam to Berlin: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Rotterdam → Utrechttrain
NS·37m - 2Utrecht → BerlintrainNS Int·6h 08m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight prices by day, Rotterdam to Berlin
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€125November 2026
€232Departures from Rotterdam to Berlin
FlixBus runs 13 scheduled departures a day, the first at 03:15 and the last at 20:50.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 13 | 03:15 | 20:50 |
All departures
- 03:15
- 04:15
- 05:15
- 08:00
- 11:35
- 12:35
- 13:35
- 15:50
- 16:50
- 17:50
- 18:50
- 19:50
- 20:50
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 Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
NSRotterdam-Utrecht, Utrecht-BerlinBook →
FlixBusRotterdam-Amsterdam Schiphol, Rotterdam Central-Berlin centralBook →
KLMAmsterdam Schiphol-Berlin BrandenburgSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with NS, FlixBus, KLM; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Rotterdam to Berlin works
Start with a NS train from Rotterdam to Utrecht, about 37 min. Transfer in Utrecht and continue by NS Int train on to Berlin (6h 8m). In total it's roughly €140 over 8h 28m, 1 transfer.
Rotterdam to Berlin: common questions
How long does it take to get from Rotterdam to Berlin?
The most useful route takes about 8h 28m by train, 1 transfer.
When is the first bus from Rotterdam to Berlin?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 03:15 and the last at 20:50, from Rotterdam Central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Rotterdam to Berlin?
13 a day with FlixBus, between 03:15 and 20:50.
Which station does the bus from Rotterdam to Berlin leave from?
Rotterdam Central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
Is there a train from Rotterdam to Berlin?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Berlin from Rotterdam?
About 609 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Rotterdam to Berlin cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €140. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Rotterdam to Berlin?
On this route you travel with NS, FlixBus, KLM.
What is the cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Berlin?
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.
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026