Day trip from Rotterdam to Osnabrück
Osnabrück lies 247 km (153 mi) east of Rotterdam, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 247 km (153 mi) apart, Osnabrück is a realistic day trip from Rotterdam: about 4 h 1 min each way by road.
| Rotterdam | Osnabrück | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | The Netherlands | Germany |
| Population | 868,135 | 166,462 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 69 m (226 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Postal codes | 2761–9999 | 49074–49090 |
What changes when you arrive in Osnabrück
Crossing from The Netherlands into Germany: the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Where to book tours and tickets in Osnabrück
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Staying in Osnabrück
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Common questions
How far is Osnabrück from Rotterdam?
247 km (153 mi) in a straight line, east of Rotterdam; by road roughly 301 km (187 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rotterdam to Osnabrück by road?
About 4 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rotterdam and Osnabrück?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Osnabrück?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.