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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €65 - €180 and takes 13h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 3h 18m and costs €110 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Paddington and London St. Pancras Int.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

How far is it from Reading to Rotterdam?

The distance between Reading and Rotterdam is 571 km.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs €85 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Reading to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Rotterdam bus from?

Reading to Rotterdam bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Rotterdam train from?

Reading to Rotterdam train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Reading to Rotterdam is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs €85 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €180 and takes 13h 22m.

Where does the Reading to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Reading to Rotterdam bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

What is the time difference between Reading and Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 12:37 PM in Reading and 1:37 PM in Rotterdam.

Where does the Reading to Rotterdam train arrive?

Reading to Rotterdam train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 811+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Reading to Rotterdam - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Reading 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 Reading to London PaddingtonDidcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam CentraalEurostar
5h 23m
€85–368
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Station814 / ...
13h 22m
€66–175
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rotterdam
5h 41m
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)LCY - RTM
3h 18m
€118–344
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Rotterdam
6h 50m
€113–168
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LHR - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
4h 39m
€112–349
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LGW - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
5h 12m
€85–258
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)SOU - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
4h 24m
€96–393
Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LCY - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
5h
€123–394
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LTN - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
5h 23m
€92–276
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LHR - BRU
3. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal
5h 21m
€113–347

Reading to Rotterdam by train and subway

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Distance: 571 km
Duration: 5h 23m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Rotterdam Centraal via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St. Pancras Int. in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Rotterdam Central Station via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and London Victoria in around 13h 22m.

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