How to travel from Rotterdam to Frankfurt am Main

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Rotterdam to Frankfurt am Main

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $34.

Distance: 221 miles (356 km)

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$103

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$39

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5h 5m

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9h 39m

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9h 9m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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from Rotterdam to Frankfurt am Main

How to get from Rotterdam to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • RegioJet a.s.(Amsterdam -> Prague)
    3:15 PM6h45
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    10:00 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    $491One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • RegioJet a.s.(Amsterdam -> Prague)
    3:15 PM6h45
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    10:00 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    $491One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH1005
    8:30 AM1h00
    Brussels Airport
    9:30 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $5941One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 1127 · IC 3525 · 20075 · ICE 625
    8:15 AM4h24
    Rotterdam Centraal
    12:39 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
    $1431One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 1131 · IC 3529 · 20077 · ICE 627
    9:15 AM4h24
    Rotterdam Centraal
    1:39 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
    $1431One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 1127 · IC 3525 · 20075 · ICE 625
    8:15 AM4h36
    Rotterdam Centraal
    12:51 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    $1431One-way
    3 transfers
  • RegioJet a.s.(Amsterdam -> Prague)
    3:15 PM7h15
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    10:30 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $491One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:05 PM8h25
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    9:30 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $601One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:35 AM7h10
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    4:45 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $771One-way
    0 transfers
  • NS International | IC Brussel3539+LufthansaLH993
    10:26 AM5h24
    Rotterdam Centraal
    3:50 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $4211One-way
    1 transfer
  • NS International | IC Brussel3537+LufthansaLH993
    9:56 AM5h54
    Rotterdam Centraal
    3:50 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $4211One-way
    1 transfer
  • NS International | IC Brussel3535+LufthansaLH993
    9:26 AM6h24
    Rotterdam Centraal
    3:50 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $4211One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Rotterdam to Frankfurt am Main

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Rotterdam to Frankfurt am Main, 72,31% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Rotterdam to Frankfurt am Main and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Rotterdam to Frankfurt am Main

Travel to Frankfurt am Main 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 Rotterdam to Frankfurt am Main.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Rotterdam and Frankfurt am Main including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Rotterdam to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of $24 (€19).

This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Frankfurt am Main:

A bus is $10 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $34 (€28).

A bus is $123 (€100) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $147 (€120).

The fastest way to travel from Rotterdam to Frankfurt am Main is by train with an average journey time of 3h 59m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Flight takes on average 1h 5m.

Bus takes on average 6h 45m.

The distance from Rotterdam to Frankfurt am Main is approximately 221 miles (356 km).
The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Frankfurt am Main is:
  • Around 33 flights per day.
  • Around 18 buses per day.
  • Around 12 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rotterdam to Frankfurt am Main:
  • Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rotterdam to Frankfurt am Main, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Intercity to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Rotterdam to Frankfurt am Main:
  • 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
Omio customers who travel from Rotterdam to Frankfurt am Main often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, London, Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Frankfurt am Main and these popular destinations at a great price.
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