- Must visit
Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen Depot
The world’s first publicly accessible art storage facility, showcasing thousands of works in a striking mirrored building beside Museumpark.
Cheapest price
$99
Average price
$123
Fastest journey
14 h 55 m
Average duration
15 h 24 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
871 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bordeaux to Rotterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bordeaux to Rotterdam will cost around $123 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $99.
It's difficult to get from Bordeaux to Rotterdam without transferring at least once.
4004 · 1657
95920 · 1613
3162 · 1663
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
3162 · 1663
4004 · 1657
FlixBus · FlixBus
95920 · 1613
FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, and a train costs an average of $105.
Distance: 541 miles (871 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$75 Average price Cheapest | $242 Average price | $180 Average price | $337 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 12m Average total duration 14h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Rotterdam:
A bus is $105 (€85) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Rotterdam costing on average $180 (€145).
A bus is $167 (€135) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Rotterdam costing on average $242 (€195).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 10m.
Bus takes on average 14h 42m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 17h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 21h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 23h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 21h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 19h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 17h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 15h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 15h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 20h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 21h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 16h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 20h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 19h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 15h01 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 15h01 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $55 |
The table below shows live departures for Bordeaux to Rotterdam buses for today, Friday, May 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 PM Pessac, Avenue Eugène et Marc Dulout (Pessac Centre) | 19h00 | 2:15 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 PM Pessac, Avenue Eugène et Marc Dulout (Pessac Centre) | 19h55 | 3:10 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 PM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 16h10 | 1:05 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 PM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 16h35 | 1:30 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Bordeaux, Avenue Salvador Allende (Floirac Dravemont) | 20h10 | 6:40 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Bordeaux, Avenue Salvador Allende (Floirac Dravemont) | 19h35 | 6:05 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 PM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 19h40 | 6:40 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 PM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 19h05 | 6:05 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 transfer | |
4004 · 1657 | 11:59 PM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 15h01 | 3:00 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, May 30 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:10 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 16h30 | 6:40 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:10 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 15h55 | 6:05 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 transfer | |
3162 · 1663 | 4:00 AM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 14h55 | 6:55 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 16h40 | 9:40 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 17h00 | 10:00 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 21h35 | 6:45 AM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 AM Bordeaux, Avenue Salvador Allende (Floirac Dravemont) | 19h15 | 6:00 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:05 PM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 17h55 | 6:00 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 transfer | |
95920 · 1613 | 1:25 PM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 15h35 | 5:00 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 PM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 15h35 | 7:05 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 PM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 17h40 | 9:10 AM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Bordeaux to Rotterdam run on average 16 times per day, taking around 14h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $48 (€38) but you can travel from only $37 (€30) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 541 miles (871 km) distance in 14h 35m.
Distance 541 miles (871 km) |
Average bus duration 14h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $48 (€38) |
Buses per day 16 |
Fastest bus 14h 35m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Rotterdam — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Rotterdam trip today.
The world’s first publicly accessible art storage facility, showcasing thousands of works in a striking mirrored building beside Museumpark.
A major exhibition hall known for rotating shows on art, design, photography, and culture, with a bold Rem Koolhaas design.
Covers the city’s deep connection to shipping and port life through historic vessels, interactive galleries, and harbor heritage.
Futuristic market hall and architectural icon known for its giant ceiling artwork and lively urban atmosphere in the city center.
One of Rotterdam’s best-known cultural streets, lined with galleries, design spots, and nightlife, popular with locals and visitors.
Historic harbor district with canals, old houses, and a rare prewar atmosphere that contrasts sharply with modern central Rotterdam.
A Rotterdam-born fast-food dish of fries topped with döner meat, melted cheese, salad, and garlic and chili sauces. It is one of the city’s most famous modern local specialties.
Battered and fried pieces of white fish, usually served with a creamy garlic or remoulade-style sauce. Popular at Dutch fish stalls and markets in Rotterdam.
Raw herring, often served with onions and pickles. This classic Dutch snack is widely eaten across the Netherlands and remains a traditional seafood bite in Rotterdam.
Elegant two-Michelin-star restaurant known for refined French-inspired cuisine, polished service, and river views. Ideal for a high-end Rotterdam dining experience.
Well-known upscale restaurant by chef François Geurds, offering creative fine dining with modern techniques in a stylish contemporary space.
Iconic Rotterdam dining venue in the former Holland America Line headquarters, serving seafood, Dutch classics, and brasserie dishes in a historic waterfront setting.
Prices are high by Dutch standards, especially for hotels and dining, though public transport and casual meals are manageable.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good restaurant service is appreciated, not required. Taxis are often rounded up.
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Rotterdam Conradstraat, Rotterdam Centraal Station -> Rotterdam Centraal Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bordeaux to Rotterdam by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rotterdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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