How to travel from Bratislava to Rotterdam, Netherlands

The distance between Bratislava and Rotterdam is around 1,042km (647 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 5m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Bratislava to Rotterdam by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out RotterdamBratislava if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Bratislava (BTS) to Eindhoven (EIN) then take the train to Rotterdam Centraal.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Wien Hbf, Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf then Bruxelles Midi and then to Rotterdam Centraal.

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €305($305)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Rotterdam Conradstraat.

  • Duration22h 15m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
Operated by

Union Ivkoni

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Drive

Drive to Rotterdam.

  • Duration10h 60m
  • Distance1,237km (769 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bratislava and Rotterdam

There are several options for getting from Bratislava to Rotterdam by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 22h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €225 ($225).

The distance between Bratislava and Rotterdam is around 1,042km (647 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 993km (617 miles)

It takes around 3h 5m to get from Bratislava and Rotterdam by bus, plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bratislava to Rotterdam is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €225 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Bratislava and Rotterdam, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bratislava and Rotterdam. It typically takes around 11h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bratislava to Rotterdam. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Wien Hbf, Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf and Bruxelles Midi. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 11h 45m.

Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), Railjet, Deutsche Bahn, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Thalys, Nightjet and Dutch Railways run train services between Bratislava and Rotterdam. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 11h 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 Bratislava and Rotterdam. It typically takes around 22h 15m and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bratislava and Rotterdam with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 22h 15m.

Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Bratislava and Rotterdam. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 22h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bratislava to Rotterdam. We recommend that you take the bus to Vienna Schwechat Airport Bbf. then fly from Vienna (VIE) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) then take the train to Rotterdam Centraal. instead which will take 3h 5m.

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 Bratislava and Rotterdam. The distance is around 1,237km (769 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bratislava to Rotterdam is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around €225 ($225).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bratislava and Rotterdam

Transport options from Bratislava to Rotterdam
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
3h 40m
€140($140)
every 30 mins1,042km (647 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train3h 5m
€225($225)
hourly1,073km (667 miles)
Bus to Vienna, Schwechat Airport Bbf., plane and train3h 30m
€325($325)
every 2 hours1,118km (695 miles)
Bus to Vienna, Schwechat Airport Bbf., plane and train3h 55m
€145($145)
hourly1,057km (657 miles)
Bus to Vienna, Schwechat Airport Bbf., plane and train5h 20m
€200($200)
hourly1,087km (675 miles)
Train + 1 similar
11h 45m
€305($305)
every 4 hours1,333km (828 miles)
Train via Wien Hbf15hrs
€135($135)
twice daily1,285km (798 miles)
Bus
22h 15m
€60($60)
3 times a week1,628km (1,011 miles)
Drive
10h 60m
€255($255)
on demand1,237km (769 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