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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €65 - €180 and takes 36h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Rotterdam is to fly and train which takes 5h 53m and costs €150 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 36h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, Frankfurt and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 50m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Rotterdam?

The distance between Bucharest and Rotterdam is 1855 km. The road distance is 2178.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Rotterdam without a car is to bus and train which takes 19h 28m and costs €65 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Bucharest to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Rotterdam bus from?

Bucharest to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Rotterdam train from?

Bucharest to Rotterdam train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.

Train or bus from Bucharest to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Rotterdam is to train which takes 32h 50m and costs €240 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €180 and takes 36h 55m.

Where does the Bucharest to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Bucharest to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Central Station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 12:38 AM in Bucharest and 11:38 PM in Rotterdam.

Where does the Bucharest to Rotterdam train arrive?

Bucharest to Rotterdam train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Rotterdam is 2179 km. It takes approximately 21h 20m to drive from Bucharest to Rotterdam.

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

Book your Bucharest to Rotterdam bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 816+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Bucharest to Rotterdam - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Bucharest to Rotterdam by plane, train, bus, train (Eurostar), night train, car, or car train

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

Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)OTP - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
5h 53m
€153–343
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Rotterdam Central Station1924
36h 55m
€65–180
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Brussels
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam CentraalThalys
19h 28m
€68–155
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-KeletiIr
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien HbfEc / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)HbfIce
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Midi79
5. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraal
32h 50m
€244–549
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbf
2. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Utrecht CentraalNj
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal
33h 30m
€180–400
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Brussels Airport (BRU)OTP - BRU
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraal
7h 6m
€186–395
Fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)OTP - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Breda
3. Take the train from Breda to Rotterdam Centraal
7h 19m
€158–357
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)OTP - CRL
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South West
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraal
8h 15m
€168–416
Bus, train via Bucharest
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Brussels-North Station
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Rotterdam CSEc
27h 54m
€159–172
Drive 2,178.8 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Rotterdam2,178.8 km
21h 20m
€383–553
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bucharest to Villach Hbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf
3. Drive from Düsseldorf Hbf to Rotterdam
22h 32m
€331–1,337

Bucharest to Rotterdam by train

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32h 50mAverage Duration

€244Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,854.7 km
Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Rotterdam Centraal via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 32h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Rotterdam Central Station twice a week. Tickets cost €65–180 and the journey takes 36h 55m.

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