How to travel from Tallinn to Rotterdam, Netherlands
The distance between Tallinn and Rotterdam is around 1,526km (948 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Tallinn to Rotterdam by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Rotterdam → Tallinn if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Tallinn (TLL) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) then take the train to Rotterdam Centraal.
- Duration3h 20m
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical cost€235($235)
Multiple operators
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Bus
Take the bus to Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2 and then to Rotterdam Central Station.
- Duration1 day 10h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€125($125)
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Warsaw Metro Marymont then take the train to Berlin Hbf, Hengelo then Amersfoort Centraal and then to Rotterdam Centraal.
- Duration1 day 3h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€200($200)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tallinn and Rotterdam
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tallinn to Rotterdam by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €125 ($125) and will take around 1 day 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €235 ($235).
The distance between Tallinn and Rotterdam is around 1,526km (948 miles).
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Tallinn and Rotterdam by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Tallinn to Rotterdam is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €235 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Tallinn and Rotterdam, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €125 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Tallinn and Rotterdam. We recommend that you fly from Tallinn (TLL) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) then take the train to Rotterdam Centraal. instead which will take 3h 20m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tallinn and Rotterdam. It typically takes around 1 day 10h and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Tallinn to Rotterdam. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 10h.
FlixBus, Lux Express, 1188 Latvia, Peatus Estonia, Ecolines and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Tallinn and Rotterdam. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 10h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tallinn to Rotterdam. We recommend that you fly from Tallinn (TLL) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) then take the train to Rotterdam Centraal. instead which will take 3h 20m.
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 Tallinn and Rotterdam. The distance is around 2,103km (1,307 miles) by road and it will take around 23hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tallinn to Rotterdam is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €235 ($235).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tallinn and Rotterdam
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 2 similar | 3h 20m | €235($235) | every 20 mins | 1,526km (948 miles) |
| Fly to Brussels (BRU), Train | 3h 55m | €295($295) | every 2 hours | 1,726km (1,072 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Train | 5h 50m | €320($320) | hourly | 1,681km (1,045 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 10h | €125($125) | twice daily | 2,352km (1,461 miles) |
| Bus via Riga Central Bus Station | 1 day 12h | €160($160) | 4 times a week | 2,529km (1,571 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 3h | €200($200) | once daily | 2,213km (1,375 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Bus | 1 day 14h | €190($190) | once a week | 2,596km (1,613 miles) |
Drive | 23hrs | €435($435) | on demand | 2,103km (1,307 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tallinn and Rotterdam
Airlines
Air Baltic
Finnair
LOT
Ferry operators
Tallink
Viking Line
St Peters Line
Bus companies
Lux Express
1188 Latvia
Peatus Estonia
Ecolines
Train operators
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Airports near Rotterdam
The following major airports near Rotterdam offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
- Distance
- 4km (3 miles) from Rotterdam
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
- Distance
- 47km (29 miles) from Rotterdam
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
- Distance
- 82km (51 miles) from Rotterdam