The cheapest and fastest trains from Hanover Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal
Cheapest price on 18 Oct
£27
Average ticket price on 18 Oct
£80
Fastest journey on 18 Oct
4 h 14 m
Average journey duration on 18 Oct
4 h 30 m
Trains on 18 Oct
34
Distance
363 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hanover Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hanover Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal will cost around £80 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
To travel from Hanover Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal you need to make at least one change.
ICE 1540 · ICE 222 · IC 28242:466h54Hanover Hbf9:40Rotterdam Centraal£271One-way2 changes
ICE 1544 · 20378 · IC 177416:565h14Hanover Hbf22:10Rotterdam Centraal£341One-way2 changes
ICE 1540 · IC 3022 · IC 622 · RE 40292:466h48Hanover Hbf9:34Rotterdam Centraal£341One-way4 changes
ICE 1052 · 20366 · IC 1750 · IC 285010:565h14Hanover Hbf16:10Rotterdam Centraal£421One-way3 changes
ICE 148 · IC 28429:564h14Hanover Hbf14:10Rotterdam Centraal£541One-way1 change
ICE 148 · IC 28429:564h14Hanover Hbf14:10Rotterdam Centraal£541One-way1 change
ICE 148 · IC 642 · IC 20429:564h29Hanover Hbf14:25Rotterdam Centraal£1011One-way2 changes
ICE 142 · IC 666 · IC 206615:564h29Hanover Hbf20:25Rotterdam Centraal£1011One-way2 changes
ICE 242 · IC 626 · RE 40335:564h38Hanover Hbf10:34Rotterdam Centraal£1011One-way2 changes
ICE 644 · ICE 240 · IC 28388:314h39Hanover Hbf13:10Rotterdam Centraal£541One-way2 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Hanover Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal
Trains from Hanover Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 02:55, the last at 08:56. The fastest train covers the 363 km distance in 4h 15m.
Distance 363 km |
Average train duration 4h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 15m |
First train 2:55 |
Last train 8:56 |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Live departures
Hanover Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal train times
The table below shows live departures for Hanover Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal trains for today, Saturday 17 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 558 · 20086 · IC 3572 · IC 1170 | Delayed 12:48 14:40Hanover Hbf | 6h04 | 20:44 Rotterdam Centraal | 3 changes | |
ICE 142 · IC 2068 | 15:56 Hanover Hbf | 5h19 | 21:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
ICE 556 · 20090 · IC 3580 · IC 1178 | On time 16:40 Hanover Hbf | 6h04 | 22:44 Rotterdam Centraal | 3 changes | |
IC 2036 · 20127 · IC 778 · ICD 12480 | On time 16:45 Hanover Hbf | 6h53 | 23:38 Rotterdam Centraal | 3 changes | |
ICE 1544 · 20228 · RE RS23 · 31268 | On time 16:56 Hanover Hbf | 6h48 | 23:44 Rotterdam Centraal | 5 changes | |
ICE 1544 · 20228 · RE RS23 · IC 778 | On time 16:56 Hanover Hbf | 6h42 | 23:38 Rotterdam Centraal | 4 changes | |
| Sunday 18 October | |||||
ICE 242 · IC 1728 | 5:56 Hanover Hbf | 4h44 | 10:40 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
ICE 242 · IC 626 · RE 4033 | 5:56 Hanover Hbf | 4h38 | 10:34 Rotterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
95822+ 20358 · IC 1734 · IC 2834 | 6:09 Hanover Hbf | 6h01 | 12:10 Rotterdam Centraal | 3 changes | |
95772+ ICE 240 · ICD 1836 | 7:08 Hanover Hbf | 5h40 | 12:48 Rotterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
95772+ ICE 240 · IC 634 · IC 2034 | 7:08 Hanover Hbf | 5h17 | 12:25 Rotterdam Centraal | 3 changes | |
IC 2042 · 20072 · ICE 128 · IC 2840 | 7:40 Hanover Hbf | 6h00 | 13:40 Rotterdam Centraal | 3 changes | |
95824+ 20362 · IC 1742 · IC 2842 | 8:09 Hanover Hbf | 6h01 | 14:10 Rotterdam Centraal | 3 changes | |
95824+ 20362 · 31232 · IC 3639 | 8:09 Hanover Hbf | 6h28 | 14:37 Rotterdam Centraal | 4 changes | |
ICE 644 · ICE 240 · IC 2838 | 8:31 Hanover Hbf | 4h39 | 13:10 Rotterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
ICE 654 · 20074 · IC 3548 · IC 1146 | 8:40 Hanover Hbf | 6h04 | 14:44 Rotterdam Centraal | 3 changes | |
ICE 148 · IC 642 · IC 2042 | 9:56 Hanover Hbf | 4h29 | 14:25 Rotterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
ICE 148 · ICD 1844 | 9:56 Hanover Hbf | 4h52 | 14:48 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
ICE 148 · IC 2842 | On time 9:56 Hanover Hbf | 4h14 | 14:10 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
ICE 148 · IC 3546 | On time 9:56 Hanover Hbf | 5h38 | 15:34 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
ICE 148 · IC 3546 · ICD 1846 | On time 9:56 Hanover Hbf | 5h22 | 15:18 Rotterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
95826+ 20366 · IC 1750 · IC 2850 | 10:09 Hanover Hbf | 6h01 | 16:10 Rotterdam Centraal | 3 changes | |
ICE 652 · 20078 · IC 3556 · IC 1154 | On time 10:40 Hanover Hbf | 6h04 | 16:44 Rotterdam Centraal | 3 changes | |
ICE 1052 · 20366 · IC 1750 · IC 2850 | 10:56 Hanover Hbf | 5h14 | 16:10 Rotterdam Centraal | 3 changes | |
95776+ ICE 146 · ICD 1852 | 11:09 Hanover Hbf | 5h39 | 16:48 Rotterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
95776+ ICE 146 · IC 650 · IC 2050 | 11:09 Hanover Hbf | 5h16 | 16:25 Rotterdam Centraal | 3 changes | |
ICE 952 · ICE 124 · IC 2856 | On time 11:31 Hanover Hbf | 6h09 | 17:40 Rotterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
IC 2046 · ICE 1011 · ICE 124 · IC 2856 | 11:40 Hanover Hbf | 6h00 | 17:40 Rotterdam Centraal | 3 changes | |
IC 2046 · ICE 146 · IC 2052 | 11:40 Hanover Hbf | 5h15 | 16:55 Rotterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
95828+ 20370 · IC 1758 · IC 2858 | 12:09 Hanover Hbf | 6h01 | 18:10 Rotterdam Centraal | 3 changes | |
95778+ ICE 144 · ICD 1860 | 13:05 Hanover Hbf | 5h43 | 18:48 Rotterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
95778+ ICE 144 · IC 658 · IC 2058 | 13:05 Hanover Hbf | 5h20 | 18:25 Rotterdam Centraal | 3 changes | |
ICE 950 · ICE 122 · IC 2864 | On time 13:31 Hanover Hbf | 6h09 | 19:40 Rotterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
IC 2048 · ICE 1013 · ICE 122 · IC 2864 | 13:40 Hanover Hbf | 6h00 | 19:40 Rotterdam Centraal | 3 changes | |
95830+ 20374 · IC 1766 · IC 2866 | 14:09 Hanover Hbf | 6h01 | 20:10 Rotterdam Centraal | 3 changes | |
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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.
FAQs: Hanover Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hanover Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rotterdam Centraal, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Hanover Hbf and Rotterdam Centraal
Most Hanover Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal trains use the Hannover Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal station pair. Use this guide to compare Hanover Hbf and Rotterdam Centraal train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Hannover Hbf from Hanover city centre
Hannover Hbf train station facilities and services
Hannover Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Balzac Coffee, Burger King, McDonald's, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, asiahung, Mr. CLOU, Nordsee, Starbucks, Pizza Hut, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hannover Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hannover Hbf. Information desks are located near the main entrance by the DB ticket office.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the main entrance. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hannover Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hannover Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hannover Hbf: Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Grand Hotel Mussmann, IntercityHotel Hannover, Hotel Loccumer Hof.
Getting to Rotterdam Centraal from Rotterdam city centre
Rotterdam Centraal train station facilities and services
Rotterdam Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Smullers, Albert Heijn to go, Starbucks, La Place, Julia's, Ekmekci, LEON, The Doner Company, StationsHuiskamer, De Broodzaak, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are aTM machines are located outside the north side entrance and south side entrance.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00. Information desks are located inside the central hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is 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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Rotterdam Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Rotterdam Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Centraal: Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access, personalized mobility assistance.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Rotterdam Marriott Hotel, Layin’ Rotterdam Central, Hostel Ani & Haakien.

