The cheapest and fastest trains from Rotterdam to Berlin
Cheapest price
£75
Average price
£121
Fastest journey
6 h 31 m
Average duration
6 h 47 m
Trains per day
19
Distance
612 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rotterdam to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rotterdam to Berlin will cost around £121 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £75.
Of the 19 trains that leave Rotterdam for Berlin every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 612 km distance in an average of 6 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 31 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 56 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixTrain5:207h50Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)13:10Berlin Spandau£751One-way1 change
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FlixTrain5:208h11Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)13:31Berlin Südkreuz station£751One-way1 change
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FlixTrain5:208h00Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)13:20Berlin Hbf£751One-way1 change
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FlixTrain6:3510h45Rotterdam, Zuidplein17:20Berlin Hbf£811One-way2 changes
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FlixTrain6:3511h02Rotterdam, Zuidplein17:37Berlin Südkreuz station£811One-way2 changes
IC 2823 · IC 1725 · ICE 1437:206h31Rotterdam Centraal13:51Berlin Hbf£1271One-way2 changes
ICD 1825 · ICE 1437:116h40Rotterdam Centraal13:51Berlin Hbf£1271One-way1 change
IC 2833 · 20369 · ICE 10539:506h53Rotterdam Centraal16:43Berlin Hbf£1681One-way2 changes
IC 2843 · ICE 125 · ICE 64112:206h56Rotterdam Centraal19:16Berlin Hbf£2031One-way2 changes
IC 2827 · ICE 225 · ICE 5478:206h56Rotterdam Centraal15:16Berlin Hbf£1441One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Rotterdam to Berlin
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £33, and a flight costs an average of £177.
Distance: 612 km
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£81 Average Price | £52 Average Price Cheapest | £283 Average Price |
8h 29m Average total duration 7h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 12m Average total duration 10h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Rotterdam to Berlin train times
The table below shows live departures for Rotterdam to Berlin trains for today, Sunday 24 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 1418 · ICE 141 | 4:02 Rotterdam Centraal | 7h49 | 11:51 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 5:20 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 8h00 | 13:20 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 5:20 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 7h50 | 13:10 Berlin Spandau | 1 change | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 5:20 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 8h11 | 13:31 Berlin Südkreuz station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 6:35 Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 10h45 | 17:20 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 6:35 Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 11h02 | 17:37 Berlin Südkreuz station | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 7:00 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 10h37 | 17:37 Berlin Südkreuz station | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 7:00 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 10h10 | 17:10 Berlin Spandau | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 7:00 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 10h20 | 17:20 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICD 1825 · ICE 143 | 7:11 Rotterdam Centraal | 6h40 | 13:51 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 2823 · IC 1725 · ICE 143 | 7:20 Rotterdam Centraal | 6h31 | 13:51 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 2827 · ICE 225 · ICE 547 | On time 8:20 Rotterdam Centraal | 6h56 | 15:16 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 8:50 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 8h30 | 17:20 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 8:50 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 8h20 | 17:10 Berlin Spandau | 1 change | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 8:50 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 8h47 | 17:37 Berlin Südkreuz station | 1 change | |
IC 2831 · ICE 145 | 9:20 Rotterdam Centraal | 6h31 | 15:51 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 2833 · 20369 · ICE 1053 | On time 9:50 Rotterdam Centraal | 6h53 | 16:43 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
RE 4030 · IC 535 · ICE 123 · ICE 549 | On time 9:54 Rotterdam Centraal | 7h22 | 17:16 Berlin Hbf | 3 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 10:10 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 11h12 | 21:22 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 10:10 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 11h00 | 21:10 Berlin Spandau | 2 changes | |
IC 1135 · IC 3533 · 20079 · 10135 | On time 10:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 7h01 | 17:16 Berlin Hbf | 4 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 10:30 Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 11h04 | 21:34 Berlin Südkreuz station | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 10:30 Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 10h52 | 21:22 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICD 1841 · ICE 147 | 11:11 Rotterdam Centraal | 6h40 | 17:51 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 2839 · IC 1741 · ICE 147 | 11:20 Rotterdam Centraal | 6h31 | 17:51 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 1143 · IC 3541 · 20083 · 10143 | On time 12:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 7h01 | 19:16 Berlin Hbf | 4 changes | |
ICD 1849 · ICE 149 | On time 13:11 Rotterdam Centraal | 6h40 | 19:51 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 2847 · IC 1749 · ICE 149 | On time 13:20 Rotterdam Centraal | 6h31 | 19:51 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 2849 · IC 1751 · 20377 · ICE 1055 | On time 13:50 Rotterdam Centraal | 7h01 | 20:51 Berlin Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 2051 · ICE 127 · ICE 643 | On time 14:05 Rotterdam Centraal | 7h13 | 21:18 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 1151 · IC 3549 · 20087 · 10151 | On time 14:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 7h03 | 21:18 Berlin Hbf | 4 changes | |
ICD 1857 · ICE 241 | On time 15:11 Rotterdam Centraal | 6h40 | 21:51 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 2855 · IC 1757 · ICE 241 | On time 15:20 Rotterdam Centraal | 6h31 | 21:51 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 2059 · ICE 129 · ICE 645 | On time 16:05 Rotterdam Centraal | 7h12 | 23:17 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 1159 · IC 3557 · 20091 · 10159 | On time 16:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 7h02 | 23:17 Berlin Hbf | 4 changes | |
ICD 1865 · ICE 243 · ICE 947 | On time 17:11 Rotterdam Centraal | 7h15 | 0:26 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 2863 · IC 1765 · ICE 243 · ICE 947 | On time 17:20 Rotterdam Centraal | 7h06 | 0:26 Berlin Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 2877 · IC 60403 · ICE 1541 | On time 20:50 Rotterdam Centraal | 8h45 | 5:35 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 1179 · IC 2779 · 18981 · 10300 | On time 21:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 13h01 | 10:16 Berlin Hbf | 4 changes | |
IC 1179 · IC 2779 · 18981 · 10300 | 21:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 12h36 | 9:51 Berlin Hbf | 5 changes | |
IC 1181 · IC 2781 · 32589 · 18981 | On time 21:45 Rotterdam Centraal | 12h31 | 10:16 Berlin Hbf | 5 changes | |
IC 1181 · IC 2781 · 32589 · 18981 | 21:45 Rotterdam Centraal | 12h06 | 9:51 Berlin Hbf | 6 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rotterdam to Berlin
Trains from Rotterdam to Berlin run on average 13 times per day, taking around 7h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £40 but you can travel from only £33 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 612 km distance in 6h 16m.
Distance 612 km |
Average train duration 7h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 6h 16m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 49 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Alibus, FlixTrain, WestfalenBahn, European Sleeper, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Rotterdam to Berlin trainsDeutsche Bahn, Alibus, FlixTrain, WestfalenBahn, European Sleeper, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Rotterdam and Berlin from £33. 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.
Alibus
FlixTrain
WestfalenBahn
European Sleeper
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
FAQs: Rotterdam to Berlin train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rotterdam to Berlin 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 Berlin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Rotterdam and Berlin
- 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
- 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
- Mon - Sat: 07:00 - 22:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:00
- Free WiFi (30 minutes limit).
- Luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
- backWERK
- Burger King
- Costa Coffee
- Dunkin' Donuts
- Einstein Kaffee
- Le Crobag
- McDonald's
- Hans im Glück
- Pret A Manger
- Starbucks
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof
- Located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Unvernunft
- Taverna Teloneio
- Burger King
- Hasir
- Hotel Benn
- Hotel Herbst
- Hotel Lindenufer
- Hotel Ibis Berlin Spandau
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Biertempel 2
- McDonald's
- Eis Bär
- Cafe Mon Cherie
- Appartements Eisemann
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