How to travel from Munich to Rotterdam, Netherlands

The distance between Munich and Rotterdam is around 753km (468 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Munich 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 Munich (MUC) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) then take the train to Rotterdam Centraal.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €260($260)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Frankfurt then Bruxelles Midi and then to Rotterdam Centraal.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Rotterdam Conradstraat.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)

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Drive

Drive to Rotterdam.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Distance839km (521 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Munich and Rotterdam

There are several options for getting from Munich to Rotterdam by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €13 ($13) and will take around 11h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €260 ($260).

The distance between Munich and Rotterdam is around 753km (468 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 659km (409 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Munich and Rotterdam by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Munich to Rotterdam is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €260 ($260).

The cheapest way to travel between Munich and Rotterdam, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €13 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Munich and Rotterdam. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Munich to Rotterdam. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Frankfurt and Bruxelles Midi. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

Deutsche Bahn, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Thalys and Dutch Railways run train services between Munich and Rotterdam. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8hrs, 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 Munich and Rotterdam. It typically takes around 8h 55m and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Munich and Rotterdam with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 12h 30m.

RegioJet, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Munich and Rotterdam. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 8h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Munich to Rotterdam. We recommend that you fly from Munich (MUC) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) then take the train to Rotterdam Centraal. instead which will take 2h 35m.

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 Munich and Rotterdam. The distance is around 839km (521 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Munich to Rotterdam is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €260 ($260).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Munich and Rotterdam

Transport options from Munich to Rotterdam
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
2h 35m
€260($260)
every 20 mins753km (468 miles)
Fly to Brussels (BRU), Train2h 60m
€300($300)
every 2 hours765km (475 miles)
Train and Plane3h 10m
€540($540)
every 30 mins772km (480 miles)
Train to Kufstein, plane4h 15m
€225($225)
hourly953km (592 miles)
Fly to Dusseldorf (DUS), train4h 50m
€175($175)
hourly759km (472 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8hrs
€240($240)
every 4 hours934km (580 miles)
Train via Utrecht Centraal11h 10m
€13($13)
once a week916km (569 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 55m
€41($41)
3 times a week875km (544 miles)
Bus to Rotterdam Central Station12h 30m
€45($45)
every 20 mins883km (549 miles)
Drive
7h 25m
€175($175)
on demand839km (521 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