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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Bucharest is to train and bus which costs $75 - $120 and takes 19h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Bucharest is to train and fly which takes 5h 27m and costs $160 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Bucharest?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rotterdam Central Station station and arriving at București, Autogara Militari. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 35h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal, Düsseldorf Hbf, München Hbf and Wien Westbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 44m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Bucharest?

The distance between Rotterdam and Bucharest is 1857 km. The road distance is 2174.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Bucharest without a car is to train and bus which takes 19h 36m and costs $75 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Rotterdam to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Bucharest bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Bucharest train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Bucharest is to train which takes 32h 44m and costs $430 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $290 and takes 35h 50m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Bucharest bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.

What is the time difference between Rotterdam and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Rotterdam. It is currently 1:40 AM in Rotterdam and 2:40 AM in Bucharest.

Where does the Rotterdam to Bucharest train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Bucharest is 2175 km. It takes approximately 21h 21m to drive from Rotterdam to Bucharest.

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

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

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5372+ hotels available in Bucharest.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Rotterdam to Bucharest by train, plane, bus, car, night train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane AMS - OTP
5h 27m
$166–405
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the bus from Brussels to Bucharest Oborbus
19h 36m
$77–119
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
5. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
32h 44m
$437–972
Drive 2,174.6 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Bucharestcar 2,174.6 km
21h 21m
$449–648
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane BRU - OTP
6h 7m
$155–428
Train, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bredatrain
2. Take the train from Breda to Eindhoventrain
3. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane EIN - OTP
6h 55m
$146–431
Train, bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to Charleroi Airportbus
3. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane CRL - OTP
7h 23m
$157–422
Train, bus via Bucharest
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Noordtrain EuroCity
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Bucharestbus
28h 34m
$179–204
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 Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
35h 22m
$357–806
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to București, Autogara Militaribus 1924
35h 50m
$170–290
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Düsseldorf Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Bucharestcar
21h 50m
$374–1,603

Rotterdam to Bucharest by train

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32h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,856.8 km
Duration: 5h 27m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bucuresti Nord via Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal, Duesseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, München Hbf, and Wien Westbahnhof in around 32h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to București, Autogara Militari twice a week. Tickets cost $170–290 and the journey takes 35h 50m.

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