What is the cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Rotterdam?

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €40 - €120 and takes 14h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Rotterdam?

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 4h 9m and costs €150 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Waterloo station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Rotterdam?

The distance between Bournemouth and Rotterdam is 685 km.

How do I travel from Bournemouth to Rotterdam without a car?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs €220 - €410.

How long does it take to get from Bournemouth to Rotterdam?

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Bournemouth to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Rotterdam bus from?

Bournemouth to Rotterdam bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Rotterdam train from?

Bournemouth to Rotterdam train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Rotterdam is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs €220 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €120 and takes 14h 30m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Rotterdam bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Bournemouth and Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is 1h ahead of Bournemouth. It is currently 8:55 PM in Bournemouth and 9:55 PM in Rotterdam.

Where does the Bournemouth to Rotterdam train arrive?

Bournemouth to Rotterdam train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

How do I get a train ticket from Bournemouth to Rotterdam?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bournemouth to Rotterdam?

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Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 658+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Bournemouth to Rotterdam - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car

There are 10 ways to get from Bournemouth to Rotterdam by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eil
6h 41m
€223–401
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N814 / ...
14h 30m
€42–116
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rotterdamcar
6h 39m
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
4h 9m
€159–401
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 18m
€218–406
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
2. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
3. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 53m
€151–305
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Rotterdamcar
7h 53m
€99–190
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane SOU - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 19m
€115–368
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LHR - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 47m
€101–311
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LGW - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 10m
€122–321

Bournemouth to Rotterdam by train, subway, and foot

15Weekly Services

6h 41mAverage Duration

€223Cheapest Price

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Distance: 685.2 km
Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Rotterdam Centraal via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Rotterdam Central Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 14h 30m.

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