Osnabrück to Rotterdam train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,IC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Osnabrück to Rotterdam

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 17 Sept

Cheapest price on 17 Sept

£30

Average ticket price on 17 Sept

£47

Fastest journey on 17 Sept

3 h 19 m

Average journey duration on 17 Sept

3 h 36 m

Trains on 17 Sept

11

Distance

247 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Osnabrück to Rotterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Osnabrück to Rotterdam will cost around £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.

Fast trains

To travel from Osnabrück to Rotterdam you need to make at least one change.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 242 · ICD 1828
    7:063h42
    Osnabrück Hbf
    10:48Rotterdam Centraal
    £301One-way
    1 change
  • Deutsche BahnICE 242 · IC 626 · IC 2026
    7:063h19
    Osnabrück Hbf
    10:25Rotterdam Centraal
    £301One-way
    2 changes
  • Deutsche BahnICE 921 · S8 · 20060 · IC 3520
    0:387h06
    Osnabrück Hbf
    7:44Rotterdam Centraal
    £331One-way
    4 changes
  • Deutsche BahnICE 921 · IC 3220 · IC 2820+VIAS Rail GmbH20006
    0:388h02
    Osnabrück Hbf
    8:40Rotterdam Centraal
    £331One-way
    3 changes
  • Deutsche BahnICE 240 · IC 634 · IC 2034
    9:063h19
    Osnabrück Hbf
    12:25Rotterdam Centraal
    £431One-way
    2 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Osnabrück to Rotterdam

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Osnabrück to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, while a train costs an average of £42.

Distance: 247 km

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Train
Coach
Driving

£42

Average Price

£23

Average Price

Cheapest

£47

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 58m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 28m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

6h 2m

Average total duration

5h 32m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 30m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

-

CO2 emissions

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FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Osnabrück to Rotterdam is a coach with an average price of £23.

This is compared to other travel options from Osnabrück to Rotterdam:

A coach is £19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Osnabrück to Rotterdam costing on average £42.

The fastest way to travel from Osnabrück to Rotterdam is by train with an average journey time of 3h 28m.

Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:

Coach takes on average 5h 32m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Osnabrück and Rotterdam including taking a coach and train.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 2m faster (3h 28m by train vs 3h 30m by car) and roughly £5 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£42 vs £47). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Osnabrück to Rotterdam train times

The table below shows live departures for Osnabrück to Rotterdam trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Deutsche Bahn20350 · IC 1722 · IC 28225:14 Osnabrück Hbf
3h56
9:10 Rotterdam Centraal2 changes
Deutsche Bahn20352 · IC 1726 · IC 28266:14 Osnabrück Hbf
3h56
10:10 Rotterdam Centraal2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 242 · ICD 1828
On time
7:06 Osnabrück Hbf
3h42
10:48 Rotterdam Centraal
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 242 · IC 626 · IC 2026
On time
7:06 Osnabrück Hbf
3h19
10:25 Rotterdam Centraal
2 changes
Deutsche Bahn20358 · IC 1734 · IC 28348:14 Osnabrück Hbf
3h56
12:10 Rotterdam Centraal2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 240 · IC 634 · IC 2034
On time
9:06 Osnabrück Hbf
3h19
12:25 Rotterdam Centraal
2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 240 · ICD 1836
On time
9:06 Osnabrück Hbf
3h42
12:48 Rotterdam Centraal
1 change
Deutsche Bahn20360 · IC 1738 · IC 28389:14 Osnabrück Hbf
3h56
13:10 Rotterdam Centraal2 changes
Deutsche Bahn10212 · IC 2009 · ICE 128 · IC 28409:41 Osnabrück Hbf
3h59
13:40 Rotterdam Centraal3 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Osnabrück to Rotterdam

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Trains from Osnabrück to Rotterdam run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 247 km distance in 3h 19m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £18
Distance
247 km
Average train duration
3h 28m
Cheapest ticket price
£24
Trains per day
7
Fastest train
3h 19m
First train
0:04
Last train
23:50
Cheapest Month
Nov
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Sat
Best time to book
70 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £18

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurobahn from Osnabrück to Rotterdam trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurobahn trains will get you between Osnabrück and Rotterdam from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Duration
3h 19m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
£24
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
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.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
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.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
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.
Quiet zone

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) Duration
3h 34m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) Price
£104
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) frequency
7 a day

Eurobahn

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Eurobahn Duration
3h 55m
Cheapest Eurobahn Price
£97
Eurobahn frequency
12 a day

Complete guide to Rotterdam

Things to do in Rotterdam

Discover the best of Rotterdam — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Rotterdam trip today.

  • Must visit

Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen

Major museum with Dutch and European art from the Middle Ages to today. Visit for paintings, design and changing exhibitions in a landmark building.

  • Must visit

Kunsthal Rotterdam

Contemporary art museum in the Museumpark, known for bold installations, photography and fashion exhibitions in a striking silver building.

  • Recommended

Nederlands Fotomuseum

Museum on Dutch and international photography in former warehouse buildings on Wilhelminapier. Expect strong documentary and art photography shows.

Euro (€)

Moderate for Western Europe: hotels and dining are not cheap, but public transport is efficient and budget eats are easy to find.

Average meal costs

Budget
€8-15 for fast food or casual lunch.
Mid-range
€20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
€60+ per person for upscale restaurants.
Coffee
€3-4.50 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Small change for cafés is appreciated.

FAQs: Osnabrück to Rotterdam train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Osnabrück to Rotterdam 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Osnabrück to Rotterdam can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £24, while the average price tends to be around £42.
The train journey from Osnabrück to Rotterdam covers a distance of 247 km and takes approximately 3h 19m. Trains run 7 per day.
The train distance from Osnabrück to Rotterdam is 247 km.
The first train from Osnabrück to Rotterdam leaves at 0:04.
The last train from Osnabrück to Rotterdam departs at 23:50.
Trains from Osnabrück to Rotterdam run approximately 7 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Osnabrück to Rotterdam.
To get from Osnabrück to Rotterdam, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Osnabrück to Rotterdam.
The train station in Osnabrück that goes to Rotterdam is Osnabrück Hbf, and it arrives at Rotterdam Centraal.
The cheapest way to get from Osnabrück to Rotterdam is by coach, costing approximately £18.
Booking trains from Osnabrück to Rotterdam in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Osnabrück to Rotterdam offers picturesque views of the German and Dutch countryside, featuring lush fields, charming villages, and the meandering Rhine River, making it a scenic route.
A day trip from Osnabrück to Rotterdam is not feasible due to the travel duration of 3h 19m. However, there are 7 train journeys available per day.
In Rotterdam, visitors can explore the renowned Rotterdam Zoo, enjoy an exciting Spido Harbor Tour for views of the bustling port and skyline, and wander through the historic Delfshaven with its charming canals and quaint shops. For a vibrant atmosphere, Witte de Withstraat offers an eclectic mix of art galleries, trendy bars, and restaurants. Outdoor enthusiasts can head to Kralingse Bos for walking, cycling, and picnicking. Notable sights include the iconic Erasmus Bridge, the architecturally impressive Markthal, the unique Cube Houses, and Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, which features diverse artworks. The Euromast observation tower provides sweeping views of the city.
For an enriching experience in Rotterdam, 2 to 3 days are generally sufficient to explore its key attractions, such as the Markthal, the Cube Houses, and the Maritime Museum, while also enjoying its vibrant culinary scene and modern architecture.
Yes, you can take the train from Osnabrück to Rotterdam.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Osnabrück and Rotterdam

Most Osnabrück to Rotterdam trains use the Osnabrück Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal station pair, with some services arriving at Rotterdam Zuid. Use this guide to compare Osnabrück and Rotterdam train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Osnabrück
Arrival train stations in Rotterdam

Which Osnabrück station do trains to Rotterdam leave from?

Trains from Osnabrück to Rotterdam leave from Osnabrück Hbf. The station is 1 km from Osnabrück city centre at Osnabrück Hbf, Theodor-Heuss-Platz 2, 49074 Osnabrück.
Osnabrück HbfOsnabrück Hbf, Theodor-Heuss-Platz 2, 49074 OsnabrückWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Osnabrück Hbf from Osnabrück city centre

BusX274 · 4m · £3

Osnabrück Hbf train station facilities and services

Osnabrück 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: Beykebab, Kochlöffel, Algarve Grill, Pizza Max

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Osnabrück Hbf. ATMs are available at Osnabrück Hbf.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Osnabrück Hbf. Information desks are available at Osnabrück Hbf.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Osnabrück Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Osnabrück Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Osnabrück Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Osnabrück Hbf.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Pension Haus Auf Dem Klushügel, Best Western Hotel Hohenzollern, Ibis Budget, Boardinghouse Villa Il Paradiso.

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