How to travel from Prague to Rotterdam, Netherlands

The distance between Prague and Rotterdam is around 768km (477 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 30m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Prague 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 Prague (PRG) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) then take the train to Rotterdam Centraal.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Berlin Hbf, Hengelo then Amersfoort Centraal and then to Rotterdam Centraal.

  • Duration10h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Rotterdam Conradstraat.

  • Duration13h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated byRegioJet+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Rotterdam.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Distance907km (564 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Prague and Rotterdam

There are several options for getting from Prague to Rotterdam by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 13h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).

The distance between Prague and Rotterdam is around 768km (477 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 724km (450 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Prague and Rotterdam by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Prague to Rotterdam is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Prague and Rotterdam, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Prague and Rotterdam. It typically takes around 10h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Prague to Rotterdam. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Berlin Hbf, Hengelo and Amersfoort Centraal. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 10h 45m.

Czech Railways, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Railjet, Deutsche Bahn, Dutch Railways, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Eurobahn and VIAS Rail GmbH run train services between Prague and Rotterdam. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 10h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Prague and Rotterdam. It typically takes around 13h 15m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Prague and Rotterdam with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 13h 15m.

RegioJet and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Prague and Rotterdam. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Prague to Rotterdam. We recommend that you fly from Prague (PRG) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) then take the train to Rotterdam Centraal. instead which will take 2h 30m.

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 Prague and Rotterdam. The distance is around 907km (564 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Prague to Rotterdam is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Prague and Rotterdam

Transport options from Prague to Rotterdam
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
2h 30m
€195($195)
every 20 mins771km (479 miles)
Fly to Brussels (BRU), Train2h 55m
€285($285)
every 2 hours842km (523 miles)
Fly to Eindhoven (EIN), Train3h 15m
€115($115)
every 30 mins768km (477 miles)
Fly to Dusseldorf (DUS), train4h 40m
€170($170)
hourly796km (494 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 5m
€305($305)
hourly844km (524 miles)
Train + 1 similar
10h 45m
€155($155)
every 4 hours1,032km (641 miles)
Train via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf13h 35m
€165($165)
once daily1,109km (689 miles)
Bus
13h 15m
€35($35)
once daily986km (613 miles)
Drive
7h 55m
€185($185)
on demand907km (564 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