How to travel from Munich to Rotterdam

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Munich to Rotterdam

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, and a flight costs an average of $162.

Distance: 408 miles (658 km)

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Flight

$155

Average price

$72

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Cheapest

$324

Average price

8h 48m

Average total duration

8h 18m

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30m

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16h 22m

Average total duration

15h 52m

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4h 50m

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1h 50m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.7 - 1.6kg

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Lufthansa Cityline

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from Munich to Rotterdam

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • Union Ivkoni
    5:30 AM16h00
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    9:30 PMRotterdam, Centraal Station
    $781One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Union Ivkoni
    5:30 AM16h00
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    9:30 PMRotterdam, Centraal Station
    $781One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Brussels AirlinesSN2648
    3:55 PM1h20
    Munich Airport
    5:15 PMBrussels Airport
    $11471One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 724 · 20078 · IC 3556 · IC 1154
    8:45 AM7h59
    Munich Hbf
    4:44 PMRotterdam Centraal
    $2401One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 610 · ICE 1645 · 10620 · 20082
    9:28 AM9h16
    Munich Hbf
    6:44 PMRotterdam Centraal
    $2711One-way
    5 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 882 · 26718 · ICE 124 · IC 2856
    8:05 AM9h35
    Munich Hbf
    5:40 PMRotterdam Centraal
    $2711One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:00 AM13h05
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    3:05 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $961One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:30 AM14h35
    München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz
    3:05 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $1311One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:00 AM16h40
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    6:40 PMRotterdam, Zuidplein
    $1311One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH2306+NS International | IC Brussel3256
    2:45 PM3h42
    Munich Airport
    6:27 PMRotterdam Centraal
    $3391One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH2306+NS International | IC Brussel3558
    2:45 PM3h52
    Munich Airport
    6:37 PMRotterdam Centraal
    $3391One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH2306+NS International | IC Brussel2458
    2:45 PM3h23
    Munich Airport
    6:08 PMRotterdam Centraal
    $3441One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Munich 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 Munich to Rotterdam.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Munich and Rotterdam including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Rotterdam is a bus with an average price of $42 (€34).

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

A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Rotterdam costing on average $51 (€41).

A bus is $120 (€97) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Rotterdam costing on average $162 (€131).

The fastest way to travel from Munich to Rotterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 20m.

Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 20m.

Bus takes on average 13h 5m.

The distance from Munich to Rotterdam is approximately 408 miles (658 km).
The average frequency per day from Munich to Rotterdam is:
  • Around 35 flights per day.
  • Around 14 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Munich to Rotterdam:
  • Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.
  • Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Rotterdam The Hague Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Munich to Rotterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Rotterdam by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Rotterdam by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Luxair to go to Rotterdam by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Munich to Rotterdam with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 6 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper.
Omio customers who travel from Munich to Rotterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, London, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rotterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.
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