How to travel from Stockholm to Rotterdam, Netherlands

The distance between Stockholm and Rotterdam is around 1,221km (758 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Stockholm 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.

👋 Also check out RotterdamStockholm if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Stockholm (ARN) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) then take the train to Rotterdam Centraal.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
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Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration14h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB then Amsterdam Prins Hendrikplantsoen and then to Rotterdam Conradstraat.

  • Duration20hrs
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €77($77)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Rotterdam.

  • Duration15h 20m
  • Distance1,606km (998 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stockholm and Rotterdam

There are several options for getting from Stockholm to Rotterdam by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €77 ($77) and will take around 20hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).

The distance between Stockholm and Rotterdam is around 1,221km (758 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,181km (734 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Stockholm and Rotterdam by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stockholm to Rotterdam is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €200 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Stockholm and Rotterdam, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €77 ($77) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stockholm and Rotterdam. It typically takes around 14h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stockholm to Rotterdam. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in København H, Hamburg Hbf, Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo and Amersfoort Centraal. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 14h 55m.

Swedish Railways, Danish Railways, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Eurobahn, Dutch Railways and Snälltåget run train services between Stockholm and Rotterdam. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 14h 55m, 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 Stockholm and Rotterdam. It typically takes around 20hrs and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stockholm to Rotterdam. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and Amsterdam Prins Hendrikplantsoen. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 20hrs.

FlixBus, Union Ivkoni and Vy Buss run regular bus services between Stockholm and Rotterdam. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 20hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stockholm to Rotterdam. We recommend that you fly from Stockholm (ARN) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) then take the train to Rotterdam Centraal. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Stockholm and Rotterdam. The distance is around 1,606km (998 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stockholm to Rotterdam is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €200 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Stockholm and Rotterdam

Transport options from Stockholm to Rotterdam
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
3hrs
€200($200)
every 20 mins1,244km (773 miles)
Fly to Brussels (BRU), Train3h 35m
€330($330)
every 2 hours1,408km (875 miles)
Fly to Brussels (BRU), Train3h 40m
€300($300)
every 2 hours1,459km (907 miles)
Train and Plane4hrs
€590($590)
hourly1,221km (758 miles)
Train + 1 similar
14h 55m
€210($210)
every 20 mins1,637km (1,017 miles)
Train via Hamburg Hbf18h 20m
€145($145)
3 times a week1,477km (918 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
20hrs
€77($77)
6 times a week1,559km (969 miles)
Bus via Copenhagen Ingerslevsgade24h 45m
€175($175)
3 times a week1,821km (1,131 miles)
Drive
15h 20m
€330($330)
on demand1,606km (998 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