How to travel from Bucharest to Rotterdam, Netherlands

The distance between Bucharest and Rotterdam is around 1,842km (1,145 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Bucharest 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 Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) then take the train to Rotterdam Centraal.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    €325($325)
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4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Budapest-Keleti, Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf then Bruxelles Midi and then to Rotterdam Centraal.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Rotterdam.

  • Duration21h 35m
  • Distance2,231km (1,386 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bucharest and Rotterdam

There are several options for getting from Bucharest to Rotterdam by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €160 ($160) and will take around 1 day 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €325 ($325).

The distance between Bucharest and Rotterdam is around 1,842km (1,145 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,797km (1,117 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Bucharest and Rotterdam by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bucharest to Rotterdam is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €325 ($325).

The cheapest way to travel between Bucharest and Rotterdam, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €160 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bucharest and Rotterdam. It typically takes around 1 day 6h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bucharest to Rotterdam. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Budapest-Keleti, Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf and Bruxelles Midi. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 6h.

Romanian Railways (CFR), Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Deutsche Bahn, Thalys, Nightjet and Dutch Railways run train services between Bucharest and Rotterdam. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 1 day 6h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bucharest and Rotterdam. We recommend that you fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) then take the train to Rotterdam Centraal. instead which will take 3h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bucharest to Rotterdam. We recommend that you fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) then take the train to Rotterdam Centraal. instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 Bucharest and Rotterdam. The distance is around 2,231km (1,386 miles) by road and it will take around 21h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bucharest to Rotterdam is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €325 ($325).

How do I get from Bucharest to Rotterdam

Compare travel optionsbetween Bucharest and Rotterdam

Transport options from Bucharest to Rotterdam
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
3h 50m
€325($325)
every 20 mins1,854km (1,152 miles)
Fly to Brussels (BRU), Train4h 35m
€345($345)
every 2 hours1,904km (1,183 miles)
Fly to Eindhoven (EIN), Train4h 55m
€230($230)
every 30 mins1,842km (1,145 miles)
Fly to Dusseldorf (DUS), train6hrs
€365($365)
hourly1,871km (1,162 miles)
Plane, Bus and Train5h 30m
€210($210)
every 2 hours1,959km (1,217 miles)
Train + 1 similar
1 day 6h
€225($225)
twice a week2,493km (1,549 miles)
Train via Wien Hbf1 day 8h
€160($160)
twice daily2,342km (1,455 miles)
Drive
21h 35m
€460($460)
on demand2,231km (1,386 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