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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Bratislava is to bus which costs €90 - €170 and takes 19h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Bratislava is to train and fly and bus which takes 5h 12m and costs €100 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Bratislava?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Bratislava. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy via Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Bratislava?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Bratislava. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Bratislava hlavná stanica via Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal, Arnhem Centraal and Praha Hlavní nádraží. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Bratislava?

The distance between Rotterdam and Bratislava is 1071 km. The road distance is 1185.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Bratislava without a car is to train which takes 14h 5m and costs €200 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Rotterdam to Bratislava, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Bratislava bus from?

Rotterdam to Bratislava bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Bratislava train from?

Rotterdam to Bratislava train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Alexander station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Bratislava?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Bratislava is to train which takes 14h 5m and costs €200 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €170 and takes 19h 56m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Bratislava bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Bratislava bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Bratislava train arrive?

Rotterdam to Bratislava train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Bratislava?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Bratislava is 1186 km. It takes approximately 11h 14m to drive from Rotterdam to Bratislava.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Bratislava?

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Rotterdam to Bratislava - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Rotterdam to Bratislava by train, plane, bus, 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.

Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Vienna International Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane AMS - VIE
3. Take the bus from Flughafen Wien to Bratislava Most SNP Novy Mostbus
5h 12m
€105–258
Train, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to Bratislava Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bredatrain
2. Take the train from Breda to Eindhoventrain
3. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Bratislava Airport (BTS)plane EIN - BTS
6h 8m
€75–228
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Arnhem Centraaltrain Ice
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Praha hl.n.train
4. Take the train from Praha Hlavní nádraží to Bratislava hlavná stanicatrain
14h 5m
€207–408
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)bus 1924
2. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivybus 901 / ...
19h 56m
€93–167
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the night train from Utrecht Centraal to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava-Petrzalkatrain Re / ...
18h 18m
€86–201
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BRU - VIE
3. Take the bus from Flughafen Wien to Bratislava Most SNP Novy Mostbus
6h 20m
€100–285
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Bratislavacar
17h 47m
€244–339
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Blaak to Venlotrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
3. Take the bus from Dusseldorf Central Bus Station to Bratislava hlavná stanicabus
23h 46m
Drive 1,185.5 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Bratislavacar 1,185.5 km
11h 14m
€210–303

Rotterdam to Bratislava by train

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14h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,070.8 km
Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Bratislava, Slovakia?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bratislava hlavná stanica via Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal, Arnhem Centraal, Praha hl.n., and Praha Hlavní nádraží in around 14h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy via Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) in around 19h 56m.

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