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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Croatia is to bus which costs €95 - €170 and takes 22h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Croatia is to fly which takes 3h and costs €310 - €600.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Croatia?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rotterdam Central Station station and arriving at Zagreb. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Croatia?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Croatia. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Trg bana J. Jelačića via Utrecht Centraal, Düsseldorf Hbf, München Hbf, Salzburg Hbf and Glavni kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 20m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Croatia?

The distance between Rotterdam and Croatia is 1310 km. The road distance is 1316.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Croatia without a car is to bus which takes 22h 25m and costs €95 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 3h to get from Rotterdam to Croatia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Croatia bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Croatia train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Rotterdam to Croatia?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Croatia is to fly which takes 3h and costs €310 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €170 and takes 22h 25m, you could also train via Düsseldorf, which costs €190 - €600 and takes 18h 20m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Croatia bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Croatia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zagreb station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Croatia train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Croatia?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Croatia is 1316 km. It takes approximately 12h 14m to drive from Rotterdam to Croatia.

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

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

Where can I stay near Croatia?

There are 526+ hotels available in Croatia.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Rotterdam to Croatia by plane, car, car train, bus, or 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 Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Split Airport
best
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Split Airport (SPU)plane RTM - SPU
3h
€310–600
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Split Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Split Airport (SPU)plane AMS - SPU
5h 36m
€76–293
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 Zagrebcar
16h 6m
€218–302
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Zagrebbus N885
22h 25m
€95–170
Drive 1,316.3 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Zagrebcar 1,316.3 km
12h 14m
€231–333
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane AMS - ZAG
5h 21m
€98–277
Fly Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Zadar Airport
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)plane RTM - ZAD
3h 10m
€147–770
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane BRU - ZAG
6h 7m
€109–300
Train via Düsseldorf
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal 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 Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 90 / ...
5. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train Ec
18h 20m
€197–570
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to St Johann im Pongautrain Drf
3. Take the train from St. Johann Im Pongau to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train Ec
23h 5m
€137–295
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 Düsseldorf Hbf to Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
26h 23m

Rotterdam to Croatia by bus

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22h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,309.7 km
Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Croatia?

Transavia Holland flies from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Split Airport (SPU) 4 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Zagreb once daily. Tickets cost €95–170 and the journey takes 22h 25m.

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