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.
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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Fly from Munich (MUC) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) then take the train to Rotterdam Centraal.
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Take the train to Frankfurt then Bruxelles Midi and then to Rotterdam Centraal.
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Take the bus to Rotterdam Conradstraat.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 4 similar | 2h 35m | €260($260) | every 20 mins | 753km (468 miles) |
Fly to Brussels (BRU), Train | 2h 60m | €300($300) | every 2 hours | 765km (475 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 10m | €540($540) | every 30 mins | 772km (480 miles) |
Train to Kufstein, plane | 4h 15m | €225($225) | hourly | 953km (592 miles) |
Fly to Dusseldorf (DUS), train | 4h 50m | €175($175) | hourly | 759km (472 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 8hrs | €240($240) | every 4 hours | 934km (580 miles) |
Train via Utrecht Centraal | 11h 10m | €13($13) | once a week | 916km (569 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 8h 55m | €41($41) | 3 times a week | 875km (544 miles) |
Bus to Rotterdam Central Station | 12h 30m | €45($45) | every 20 mins | 883km (549 miles) |
Drive | 7h 25m | €175($175) | on demand | 839km (521 miles) |
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