How to travel from Copenhagen to Rotterdam, Netherlands

The distance between Copenhagen and Rotterdam is around 697km (433 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Copenhagen to Rotterdam by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) then take the train to Rotterdam Centraal.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Train

Take the train to Hamburg Hbf, Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo then Amersfoort Centraal and then to Rotterdam Centraal.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Rotterdam Central Station.

  • Duration14h 10m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
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Drive

Drive to Rotterdam.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Distance957km (595 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Copenhagen and Rotterdam

There are several options for getting from Copenhagen to Rotterdam by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 14h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between Copenhagen and Rotterdam is around 697km (433 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 676km (420 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Copenhagen and Rotterdam by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Copenhagen to Rotterdam is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Copenhagen and Rotterdam, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Copenhagen and Rotterdam. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Copenhagen to Rotterdam. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamburg Hbf, Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo and Amersfoort Centraal. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 9h 50m.

Danish Railways, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Eurobahn and Dutch Railways run train services between Copenhagen and Rotterdam. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 9h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Copenhagen and Rotterdam. It typically takes around 14h 10m and departs 6 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Copenhagen and Rotterdam with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 14h 10m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Copenhagen and Rotterdam. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 14h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Copenhagen to Rotterdam. We recommend that you fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) then take the train to Rotterdam Centraal. instead which will take 2h 15m.

The closest major airport to Rotterdam is Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) (RTM) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Rotterdam. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) (AMS) and Eindhoven Airport (EIN) (EIN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Copenhagen and Rotterdam. The distance is around 957km (595 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Copenhagen to Rotterdam is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Copenhagen and Rotterdam

Transport options from Copenhagen to Rotterdam
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 15m
€110($110)
every 20 mins697km (433 miles)
Fly to Brussels (BRU), Train2h 55m
€300($300)
every 2 hours899km (558 miles)
Train
9h 50m
€155($155)
every 20 mins1,011km (628 miles)
Bus
14h 10m
€55($55)
6 times a week1,026km (637 miles)
Drive
8h 50m
€200($200)
on demand957km (595 miles)

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Airports near Rotterdam

The following major airports near Rotterdam offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.

RTM
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (3 miles) from Rotterdam
AMS
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
International Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Rotterdam
EIN
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
International Airport
Distance
82km (51 miles) from Rotterdam