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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Rotterdam is to fly and train which costs €80 - €260 and takes 7h 2m.

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 43m and costs €100 - €260.

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 three times a week, and operate Monday, 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 33h 26m.

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 27h 48m and costs €180 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m 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 33h 26m and costs €330 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €150 - €270 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 1:07 PM in Bucharest and 12:07 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 19m 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 842+ 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)plane OTP - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 43m
€106–257
Fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane OTP - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 2m
€80–254
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Brussels-North Stationbus
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
27h 48m
€180–216
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien Hbftrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
5. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
33h 26m
€337–702
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
2. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Utrecht Centraalnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
34h 30m
€153–262
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane OTP - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 22m
€101–274
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane OTP - CRL
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
8h 25m
€112–292
Bus
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Rotterdam Central Stationbus 1924
36h 55m
€150–270
Bus, train via Bucureşti Autogara Obor
1. Take the bus from Bucureşti Autogara Obor to Brusselsbus
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar / ...
38h 38m
Drive 2,178.8 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Rotterdamcar 2,178.8 km
21h 19m
€388–561
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bucharest to Salzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Salzburg Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Rotterdamcar
24h 8m
€405–567

Bucharest to Rotterdam by train

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33h 26mAverage Duration

€337Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,854.9 km
Duration: 5h 43m

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 33h 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Rotterdam Central Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost €150–270 and the journey takes 36h 55m.

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