The cheapest and fastest trains from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam
Cheapest price
£52
Average price
£57
Fastest journey
2 h 32 m
Average duration
3 h 3 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
177 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam will cost around £57 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £52.
To travel from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam you need to make at least one change.
RE 20070 · 22612 · IC 3540 · IC 1138
ICE 220 · IC 2832
ICE 128 · IC 2840
VIA 20014 · VIA 21208+
IC 3236 · IC 2836
VIA 20014 · VIA 21208+
IC 3236
ICE 220 · IC 2832
ICE 128 · IC 2840
RE 20070 · 22612 · IC 3540 · IC 1138
VIA 20014 · VIA 21208+
IC 3236 · IC 2836
VIA 20014 · VIA 21208+
IC 3236Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Düsseldorf to Rotterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 177 km
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£48 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Düsseldorf to Rotterdam train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RE 20094 · 22636 · IC 3588 · IC 1186 | On time 20:48 Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h14 | 00:02 Rotterdam Centraal | 3 changes | |
| Wednesday 5 November | |||||
ICE 220 · IC 2832 | On time 08:08 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h32 | 10:40 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
VIA 20014 · VIA 21208+ IC 3236 · IC 2836 | On time 08:26 Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h14 | 11:40 Rotterdam Centraal | 3 changes | |
VIA 20014 · VIA 21208+ IC 3236 | On time 08:26 Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h01 | 12:27 Rotterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
RE 20070 · 22612 · IC 3540 · IC 1138 | 08:48 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h57 | 11:45 Rotterdam Centraal | 3 changes | |
ICE 128 · IC 2840 | On time 10:08 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h32 | 12:40 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam
Distance 177 km |
Average train duration 2h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 32m |
First train 00:04 |
Last train 23:54 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Eurobahn from Düsseldorf to Rotterdam trainsDeutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Eurobahn trains will get you between Düsseldorf and Rotterdam from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
VIAS Rail GmbH
Eurobahn
FAQs: Düsseldorf to Rotterdam train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Düsseldorf and Rotterdam
- Telefónica Kantine
- Telefónica Cafeteria
- Snack Point
- Imbiss
- Novotel
- Ibis
- Monday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 21:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 21:00
- Zaxopondeiva Cafe
- Lauren's Cafe
- China Imbiss
- Fu chu yuan
- Hotel Lindenhof
- Hotel Batavia
- Sir Astor
- Lady Astor
- L'Osteria
- Bauernstube Deppe
- Luxor Grill
- McDonald's
- Sheraton Düsseldorf Airport Hotel
- Lindner Airport
- Hotel Maritim
- Bar Olio
- El Olivio
- The Classic Western Steakhouse
- Löffelbar
- Kempe Comfort
- Wieland
- Terminus
- Hotel Ufer
- Zur Pfeffermühle
- Pizzeria Da Gino
- Rohbau
- Grindhouse Homemade Burgers
- Novum Hotel Maxim Düsseldorf City
- Günnewig Hotel Esplanade
- Novum Hotel Flora
- Hotel Niku
- Kitchen
- Locanda La Bottella
- Cafeteria Le Carré
- RESTAURANT SPOERL FABRIK
- Renaissance Düsseldorf Hotel
- Mercure
- NH Düsseldorf City Nord
- Hotel Haus am Zoo
- Oebel
- Mykonos
- La Luce
- Brotkörbchen Garath
- Octagon
- Uscana
- Bistro Italy da Pino
- Pizzeria Bella Vista
- Doy Doy
- Liverpool Stehcafe
- Pizza Milano
- Amor Grill
- Gaststätte Netz
- B&B Hotel
- McDreams Hotel
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available with free parking options nearby.
- Restaurant Alexander
- Brasserie Waalhaven
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.70
- Bastion Hotel Rotterdam Alexander
- NH Capelle
- Campanile Rotterdam Oost
- Located in the main hall
- 300 places, covered
- SIXT
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for trains to Utrecht and Rotterdam Central
- Hall 2: metro connections
- Metro: Line A, Line B
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at Blaak 1.
- Restaurant Fitzgerald
- Markthal Rotterdam
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.70
- Motto by Hilton Rotterdam Blaak
- citizenM Rotterdam
- Ibis Rotterdam City Centre
- Located in the main hall
- 120 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains and metro services
- Hall 2: access to tram and bus connections
- Metro: Line A, Line B, Line C
- Tram: Line 21, Line 24
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located at the north side of the station, next to the escalator to Platform 15. A small safe costs €6.00 and a large safe costs €9.00 for 24 hours.
- Smullers
- Albert Heijn to go
- Starbucks
- La Place
- Julia's
- Ekmekci
- LEON
- The Doner Company
- StationsHuiskamer
- De Broodzaak
- & more
- Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access, personalized mobility assistance.
- Rotterdam Marriott Hotel
- Layin’ Rotterdam Central
- Hostel Ani & Haakien
- Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00
- Located inside the central hall.
- Subway lines: D, E
- Bus lines: 33, 34, 38, 39, 40, 44, 48
- Tram lines: 4, 7, 8, 12, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25
- Train lines: NS Intercity, NS Intercity Direct, NS Sprinter, NS Nachtnet, Thalys, Eurostar
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- Closed Sunday
- Parking is available near the station with limited spaces.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.50
- 100 places, covered
- Free
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms and a small waiting area.
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 4
- 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from Annie M.G. Schmidtplein.
- Restaurant De Hef
- Restaurant Fenix Food Factory
- Outside the main entrance.
- €0.50
- Bastion Hotel Rotterdam Zuid
- Art Hotel Rotterdam
- Hotel New York
- Located in the main hall
- 604 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for local and regional trains
- Hall 2: metro connections
- Metro: Line D
- Bus: Lines 66, 77
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with several spaces for cars.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.70
- Bastion Hotel Rotterdam Zuid
- Art Hotel Rotterdam
- Van der Valk Hotel Ridderkerk
- 152 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms accessible via a pedestrian bridge.
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 2
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