How to get to Rotterdam from Leipzig

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Compare train, coach and flight for Leipzig to Rotterdam

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £49 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £49, while a flight costs an average of £502.

Distance: 548 km

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Driving

£502

Average Price

£112

Average Price

£49

Average Price

Cheapest

£108

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 38m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 38m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

7h 52m

Average total duration

7h 22m

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30m

Additional time*

11h 37m

Average total duration

11h 7m

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30m

Additional time*

7h 21m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

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CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.5 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

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Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

FlixBus

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

The cheapest way to travel from Leipzig to Rotterdam is a coach with an average price of £49.

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

A coach is £64 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Rotterdam costing on average £112.

A coach is £453 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Rotterdam costing on average £502.

The fastest way to travel from Leipzig to Rotterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 38m.

Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 52m.

Coach takes on average 11h 37m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Leipzig and Rotterdam including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 4h 43m sooner (2h 38m by flight vs 7h 21m by car). Tickets start at around £502 compared to roughly £108 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Leipzig to Rotterdam

How to get to Rotterdam from Leipzig by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Leipzig to Rotterdam is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    23:0514h00
    Leipzig, Hbf
    13:05Rotterdam, Zuidplein
    £261One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    23:0514h00
    Leipzig, Hbf
    13:05Rotterdam, Zuidplein
    £261One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH159+Brussels AirlinesLH5588
    6:203h10
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    9:30Brussels Airport
    £6851One-way
    1 change

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 2430 · ICE 640 · ICE 124 · IC 2856
    9:427h58
    Leipzig Hbf
    17:40Rotterdam Centraal
    £1881One-way
    3 changes
  • Deutsche BahnICE 602 · ICE 144 · IC 658 · IC 2058
    10:128h13
    Leipzig Hbf
    18:25Rotterdam Centraal
    £2131One-way
    3 changes
  • Deutsche BahnICE 602 · ICE 144 · ICD 1860
    10:128h36
    Leipzig Hbf
    18:48Rotterdam Centraal
    £2131One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:2513h45
    Leipzig, Hbf
    16:10Rotterdam, Zuidplein
    £291One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    9:5514h20
    Leipzig, Hbf
    0:15Rotterdam, Zuidplein
    £301One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:2513h10
    Leipzig, Hbf
    15:35Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    £301One-way
    1 change
  • Austrian AirlinesOS286+Brussels AirlinesOS8175
    19:303h40
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    23:10Brussels Airport
    £6041One-way
    1 change
  • LufthansaLH157+Brussels AirlinesLH5590
    18:403h55
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    22:35Brussels Airport
    £6851One-way
    1 change
  • LufthansaLH159+Brussels AirlinesLH5572
    6:205h30
    Leipzig/Halle Airport
    11:50Brussels Airport
    £6851One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Leipzig to Rotterdam

Travel to Rotterdam easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leipzig to Rotterdam.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Leipzig and Rotterdam including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Leipzig to Rotterdam is a coach with an average price of £49.

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

A coach is £64 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Rotterdam costing on average £112.

A coach is £453 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Rotterdam costing on average £502.

The fastest way to travel from Leipzig to Rotterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 38m.

Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 52m.

Coach takes on average 11h 37m.

The Leipzig to Rotterdam distance is approximately 548 km.
The average frequency per day from Leipzig to Rotterdam is:
  • Around 16 flights per day.
  • Around 9 coaches per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leipzig and Rotterdam as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leipzig to Rotterdam:
  • Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leipzig to Rotterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines to go to Rotterdam by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Rotterdam by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Rotterdam by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Leipzig to Rotterdam:
  • 1 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Leipzig to Rotterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, London, Antwerp. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rotterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Leipzig to Rotterdam, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
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.

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