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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Venice is to bus which costs €90 - €170 and takes 20h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Venice is to train and fly which takes 4h 45m and costs €85 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Venice?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Venice. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Venezia, Tronchetto via Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Venice?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Venice. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Venezia Santa Lucia via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 53m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Venice?

The distance between Rotterdam and Venice is 1005 km. The road distance is 1201.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Venice without a car is to bus and train which takes 20h 3m and costs €100 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Rotterdam to Venice, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Venice bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Venice train from?

Rotterdam to Venice train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Venice?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Venice is to train via Paris which takes 13h 53m and costs €270 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €170 and takes 20h 50m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Venice bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Venice bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Venice train arrive?

Rotterdam to Venice train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Venice?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Venice is 1202 km. It takes approximately 12h 58m to drive from Rotterdam to Venice.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Venice?

There are 5693+ hotels available in Venice.

Rotterdam to Venice - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and car train

There are 10 ways to get from Rotterdam to Venice by train, plane, car, car train, bus, or train (Eurostar, Trenitalia)

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 Venice Marco Polo Airport
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1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane AMS - VCE
4h 45m
€86–243
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 Venicecar
11h 7m
€173–1,110
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Santa Luciatrain 8973 / ...
20h 3m
€101–200
Drive 1,201.7 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Venicecar 1,201.7 km
12h 58m
€215–311
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane BRU - VCE
5h 53m
€104–286
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane AMS - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia S. Luciatrain
6h 10m
€106–278
Train, bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Treviso Airport
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 Treviso Airport (TSF)plane CRL - TSF
7h 15m
€86–240
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Santa Luciatrain
13h 53m
€274–485
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus 814 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Venezia, Tronchettobus N28
20h 50m
€95–169
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Blaak to 's-Hertogenboschtrain
2. Take the train from 's-Hertogenbosch to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf
3. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Venezia Santa Lucia Stationtrain 89
21h 25m
€137–331

Rotterdam to Venice by bus

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Distance: 1,005.2 km
Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Venice, Italy?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Venezia Santa Lucia via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Milano Centrale in around 13h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Venezia, Tronchetto via Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 20h 50m.

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