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

The cheapest way to get from Zagreb to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €65 - €190 and takes 22h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zagreb to Rotterdam is to fly and train which takes 5h 11m and costs €100 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Zagreb and Rotterdam?

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

Is there a direct train between Zagreb and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Zagreb to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Zagreb Glavni Kol. and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via München Hbf and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 25m.

How far is it from Zagreb to Rotterdam?

The distance between Zagreb and Rotterdam is 1168 km. The road distance is 1317.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Zagreb to Rotterdam without a car is to bus which takes 22h 25m and costs €65 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Zagreb to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zagreb to Rotterdam bus from?

Zagreb to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zagreb station.

Where do I catch the Zagreb to Rotterdam train from?

Zagreb to Rotterdam train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.

Train or bus from Zagreb to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Zagreb to Rotterdam is to bus which takes 22h 25m and costs €65 - €190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €160 - €500 and takes 17h 25m.

Where does the Zagreb to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Zagreb to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Central Station.

Where does the Zagreb to Rotterdam train arrive?

Zagreb to Rotterdam train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Muenchen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zagreb to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Zagreb to Rotterdam is 1317 km. It takes approximately 12h 13m to drive from Zagreb to Rotterdam.

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

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

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 822+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Zagreb to Rotterdam - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car train

There are 9 ways to get from Zagreb to Rotterdam by plane, train, car, car train, bus, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
best
1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ZAG - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 11m
€101–312
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N885
22h 25m
€65–190
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zagreb to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Düsseldorf Hbf to Rotterdamcar
11h 35m
€174–1,111
Drive 1,317.4 km
1. Drive from Zagreb to Rotterdamcar 1,317.4 km
12h 13m
€235–339
Fly Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZAG - BRU
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 23m
€109–325
Shuttle to Ljubljana, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Zagreb to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
2. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LJU - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 33m
€142–576
Fly Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane ZAG - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 20m
€101–420
Train
1. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Muenchen Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
17h 25m
€161–491
Train via Sankt Johann im Pongau
1. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to St. Johann Im Pongautrain Ec
2. Take the train from St Johann im Pongau to Utrecht Centraaltrain Drf
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
22h 57m

Zagreb to Rotterdam by bus

7Weekly Buses

22h 25mAverage Duration

€65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,167.9 km
Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Zagreb, Croatia and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

FlixBus operates a bus from Zagreb to Rotterdam Central Station once daily. Tickets cost €65–190 and the journey takes 22h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Rotterdam Centraal via München Hbf and Utrecht Centraal in around 17h 25m.

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