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Messel - Rotterdam Train Timetable

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Trip Summary

73 trains operate daily from Messel to Rotterdam. The train trip from Messel to Rotterdam is usually about 9 hours long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 6 hours and 3 minutes.

Distance231 mi (372 km)
Fastest train6h 0m
Lowest price€62.47
Most frequent serviceDeutsche Bahn
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Which train should you take from Messel to Rotterdam?

Deutsche Bahn is the one and only train line which connects Messel to Rotterdam. However, there are 73 trains per day to choose from.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Deutsche Bahn739h 12m€101.61

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Messel and Rotterdam is approximately 231 miles, or 372 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 9 hours, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 6 hours and 3 minutes.

Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.

Trains departing from Messel to Rotterdam tend to have the most passengers on Thursday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Thursday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Thursday as the least number of people tend to travel then.

The earliest train departs Messel at 12:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 22:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

There are 73 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Rotterdam to Messel.

City Information

Rotterdam

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With origins as a small fishing village in the 13th century, Rotterdam is now the largest port in Europe. The city's unique architecture attracts visitors from all over the world, with its many angular and glass buildings standing out among much of Europe's old-world architectural style. Rotterdam is worth visiting on its own, or travel on an entire tour of 8 Dutch cities.

The exciting contemporary feel of Rotterdam extends into its art and design scene, home to many modern art galleries and Groos, a vast and eclectic concept store selling pieces by Rotterdam-based designers. For a more traditional art museum, visit the Museum van Boijmans Beuningen, one of Europe's finest art galleries displaying works by Van Gogh, Monet, and Magritte.

Rotterdam is also home to a growing food scene, and visitors can experience this in the impressive Markthal. With over 100 stalls and restaurants, the Markthal is the best place for visitors to sample authentic local cuisine.

Getting to Rotterdam is simple, whether by sea, air, rail, or road. Several airlines fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, and a convenient shuttle bus offers frequent transport to the city. Rotterdam's Centraal Station also provides international train services across Europe, and FlixBus offers convenient travel from various locations throughout the continent. In addition, you can take a ferry to Rotterdam from Hull in the UK and experience the city's famous port first-hand.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Messel?

Main departure station: Train Station

There is one train station in Messel.

All train stations in Messel:

  • Train Station

Where is the train station in Rotterdam?

Main arrival station: Rotterdam Lombardijen

There are more train stations and stops in Rotterdam than most cities. Most trains from Messel will stop at one (or more) of the 6 following stations in Rotterdam:

Train stations in Rotterdam:

  • Rotterdam Lombardijen

  • Rotterdam Zuid

  • Rotterdam Noord

  • Centraal Station

  • Rotterdam Blaak

  • Rotterdam Alexander

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