The cheapest and fastest trains from Rotterdam to Berlin
Cheapest price
$59
Average price
$121
Fastest journey
7 h 51 m
Average duration
9 h 45 m
Trains per day
4
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 traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rotterdam to Berlin will cost around $121 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $59.
It's difficult to get from Rotterdam to Berlin without transferring at least 2 times.
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FlixTrain
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FlixTrain
Bus 33249 · IC 1723 · 30419 · 31221
Bus 33252 · IC 1727 · ICE 225 · ICE 547
Bus 33249 · IC 1723 · 30419 · 31221
Bus 33252 · IC 1727 · ICE 225 · ICE 547
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FlixTrainTravel Information
Compare train and bus 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 bus with prices starting from €14. 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 bus costs an average of €14, and a flight costs an average of €254.
Distance: 380 miles (612 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€70 Average price | €48 Average price Cheapest | €291 Average price |
8h 22m Average total duration 7h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 33m Average total duration 12h 3m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Rotterdam to Berlin train times
The table below shows live departures for Rotterdam to Berlin trains for today, Friday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 2027 · ICE 225 · ICE 547 | On time 7:05 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 7h11 | 2:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICD 1833 · ICE 145 | On time 8:11 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 6h40 | 2:51 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2831 · IC 1733 · ICE 145 | On time 8:20 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 6h31 | 2:51 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2833 · IC 1735 · RB 20369 · ICE 759 | On time 8:50 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 7h14 | 4:04 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 2833 · IC 1735 · RB 20369 · ICE 759 | On time 8:50 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 7h12 | 4:02 PM Berlin Hbf | 4 transfers | |
453 | 8:22 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 8h56 | 5:18 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rotterdam to Berlin
Distance 380 miles (612 km) |
Average train duration 7h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€14) |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 6h 40m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Rotterdam to Berlin start from as low as $18 (€14) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $86 (€70) depending on the train type and class.
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, European Sleeper, FlixTrain, WestfalenBahn from Rotterdam to Berlin trainsDeutsche Bahn, European Sleeper, FlixTrain, WestfalenBahn trains will get you between Rotterdam and Berlin from $17 (€14). 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.
European Sleeper
FlixTrain
WestfalenBahn
FAQs: Trains from Rotterdam to Berlin
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
Popular train stations from Rotterdam to Berlin
- 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
- AVCI Bistro
- Restaurant Athos
- Yoko Sushi
- Payamlino Bistro
- Hotel Nova
- Pension Adamshof
- Pension Zum Lichtenberger
- 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
- Jäger & Lustig
- BLOCK HOUSE
- Pizza und Pasta
- Lang Van II
- Upstalsboom Hotel Friedrichshain
- Armony Hotel
- Nu hotel berlin
- Holiday Inn Berlin - City East Side
- Haus der 100 Biere
- Ach!NikO!Ach!
- Ristorante Salve
- Mommsen-Eck
- Hotel Orion
- Come Inn Berlin Kurfürstendamm Opera
- Ku’ Damm 101 Design-Hotel Berlin
- EnergieHotel
- 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
- Kouzina
- Aida
- Madame Ngo
- Thanh Long
- Air in Berlin Hotel
- City Ansbach
- Hotel Pullman Berlin Schweizerhof
- Hotel Classic
- 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
- La Femme
- Insel Snack
- Curry-Baude
- BAK Breakfast House
- Hotel am Luisenbad
- Citylight Hotel
- Wyndham Garden Berlin Mitte
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Potsdamer Straße.
- Vapiano
- Lindenbräu am Potsdamer Platz
- The Curtain Club
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €1
- Crowne Plaza Berlin – Potsdamer Platz
- The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin
- Scandic Berlin Potsdamer Platz
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Sixt
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for regional and S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: shopping and dining area
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S25, S26
- Bus: Several lines available
- 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
- Mammam
- Der Alte Fritz
- Carambar
- Da Vincenzo
- Art’otel Berlin Mitte
- Radisson Collection Hotel Berlin
- Hotel ibis Berlin Mitte
- Hotel Casa Camper Berlin
- 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
- Soul Sushi Berlin Mitte
- Witty's Bio-Currywurst
- Starbucks
- Hotel Neuer Fritz Berlin
- Meliá Berlin
- NH Collection
- Maritim proArte Hotel Berlin
- Witty's Bio-Currywurst
- Starbucks
- Der Alte Fritz
- Carambar
- Radisson Collection Hotel Berlin
- Hotel Neuer Fritz Berlin
- Meliá Berlin
- NH Collection
- India Spice
- Jelänger Jelieber
- JAS
- Schneeweiß
- Hotel Victoria
- A&O Berlin Friedrichshain
- Konnopke’s Imbiß
- Risa Chicken
- Tijuana
- Kreuzburger
- Holiday Inn Berlin City Center East - Prenzlauer Allee
- 1a pension apartment berlin
- T&c apartments
- City Guesthouse Pension Berlin
- Witty's Bio-Currywurst
- Starbucks
- Espresso House
- Hotel Neuer Fritz Berlin
- Meliá Berlin
- NH Collection
- Maritim proArte Hotel Berlin
- Hangmee
- Restaurant Freischwimmer
- Schneeweiß
- Eatalian
- East Side Hotel
- Upstalsboom Hotel Friedrichshain
- Hotel Klassik Berlin
- Michelberger Hotel
- La Pergola
- Paella
- Haus der 100 Biere
- Ach!NikO!Ach!
- Ku’ Damm 101 Design-Hotel Berlin
- Ivbergs Hotel
- Aspria Spa + Sporting Club + Hotel
- Landmark eco Hotel Berlin
- Caffè Kamee
- Oase Adlershof
- Gerdan's Café
- Esskultur
- Airporthotel Berlin - Adlershof
- ADAPT APARTMENTS Berlin GmbH
- Yes Haus
- Ristorante Cascina
- BelCanto
- Der Gaideck & Sakura Sushi
- Café Nord
- Berliner Grillhaus
- El Pasto
- Chinarestaurant Hey Cheuk Lau
- Döner Zimmer
- Café Kent
- Silber Cafe Bar
- Balgaran 2
- OYO Hotel Bohemia
- Motel Plus Berlin
- Arema
- Darbar
- Beussel Grill
- Pizzeria Europa
- Alfa Hotel Berlin
- Sickinger Hof
- Hotel garni Aaberna
- Excellent Apartments
- Imbiss Olympische Brücke
- Preußisches Landwirtshaus
- Café Benjamine
- Wurstmax
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