How to travel from Dubrovnik to Rotterdam, Netherlands

The distance between Dubrovnik and Rotterdam is around 1,548km (962 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Dubrovnik to Rotterdam by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Dubrovnik (DBV) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) then take the train to Rotterdam Centraal.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Kakanj Bus Terminal and then to Rotterdam.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Augsburg then take the train to Frankfurt then Bruxelles Midi and then to Rotterdam Centraal.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €305($305)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Rotterdam.

  • Duration18h 5m
  • Distance1,922km (1,194 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dubrovnik and Rotterdam

There are several options for getting from Dubrovnik to Rotterdam by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €130 ($130) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).

The distance between Dubrovnik and Rotterdam is around 1,548km (962 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,451km (902 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Dubrovnik and Rotterdam by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dubrovnik to Rotterdam is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Dubrovnik and Rotterdam, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €130 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Dubrovnik and Rotterdam. We recommend that you fly from Dubrovnik (DBV) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) then take the train to Rotterdam Centraal. instead which will take 3h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dubrovnik and Rotterdam. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dubrovnik to Rotterdam. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dubrovnik - Gruz 2, Kakanj Bus Terminal and Kakanj. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 4h.

Globtour, Sonnen-Busreisen Prosic and Centrotrans Eurolines run regular bus services between Dubrovnik and Rotterdam. Buses run twice a week and take around 1 day 4h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dubrovnik to Rotterdam. We recommend that you fly from Dubrovnik (DBV) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) then take the train to Rotterdam Centraal. instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Rotterdam is Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) (RTM) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Rotterdam. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) (AMS) and Eindhoven Airport (EIN) (EIN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Dubrovnik and Rotterdam. The distance is around 1,922km (1,194 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dubrovnik to Rotterdam is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €200 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dubrovnik and Rotterdam

Transport options from Dubrovnik to Rotterdam
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 25m
€200($200)
4 times a day1,552km (964 miles)
Fly to Brussels (BRU), Train3h 45m
€2,480($2,480)
4 times a day1,548km (962 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train6h 20m
€235($235)
twice daily1,863km (1,157 miles)
Bus
1 day 4h
€130($130)
twice a week2,106km (1,308 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
1 day 1h
€305($305)
once daily2,150km (1,336 miles)
Bus to Opuzen, train1 day 7h
€420($420)
5 times a week2,394km (1,488 miles)
Drive
18h 5m
€395($395)
on demand1,922km (1,194 miles)

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Airports near Rotterdam

The following major airports near Rotterdam offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.

RTM
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (3 miles) from Rotterdam
AMS
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
International Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Rotterdam
EIN
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
International Airport
Distance
82km (51 miles) from Rotterdam