- Must visit
Doge's Palace
Gothic seat of Venetian power with grand chambers, prisons, and major artworks. One of the city's essential cultural visits.
Cheapest price
$128
Average price
$150
Fastest journey
20 h 15 m
Average duration
21 h 22 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
922 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rotterdam to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rotterdam to Venice will cost around $150 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $128.
It's difficult to get from Rotterdam to Venice without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $87.
Distance: 572 miles (922 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$118 Average price | $101 Average price Cheapest | $128 Average price | $279 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
23h 14m Average total duration 22h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 20m Average total duration 14h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Venice:
A flight is $17 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rotterdam to Venice costing on average $118 (€96).
A flight is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Venice costing on average $128 (€104).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 50m.
Bus takes on average 22h 44m.
You'll arrive about {timeSavings} sooner ({durationInMinutes} by bus vs {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car) and save roughly {savingsAmount} compared to fuel and tolls ({cheapestPrice} vs {drivingPriceInCents}). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
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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 12:20AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 28h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 25h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05AM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 25h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 25h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 25h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 26h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 25h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 24h40 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 25h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 24h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 24h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $128 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 30h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $148 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 25h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 21h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 24h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 20h35 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 27h45 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 24h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 39h45 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $133 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 24h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 24h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 23h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $131 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 25h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 27h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 24h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 24h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
The table below shows live departures for Rotterdam to Venice buses for today, Friday, June 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:10 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 22h00 | 5:10 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:10 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 21h30 | 4:40 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 24h55 | 10:40 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 2 transfers | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:20 AM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 28h40 | 5:00 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:35 AM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 24h40 | 7:15 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:35 AM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 24h20 | 6:55 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 24h15 | 7:15 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 23h55 | 6:55 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 AM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 24h40 | 9:00 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 AM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 24h20 | 8:40 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:25 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 20h35 | 9:00 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:25 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 20h15 | 8:40 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 27h45 | 4:40 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 22h30 | 11:25 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 24h55 | 5:10 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 24h25 | 4:40 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Rotterdam to Venice run on average 14 times per day, taking around 22h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $66 (€54) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 572 miles (922 km) distance in 21h 40m.
Distance 572 miles (922 km) |
Average bus duration 22h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $66 (€54) |
Buses per day 14 |
Fastest bus 21h 40m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Venice — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Venice trip today.
Gothic seat of Venetian power with grand chambers, prisons, and major artworks. One of the city's essential cultural visits.
Venice's premier museum for Venetian painting, with masterpieces by Bellini, Giorgione, Titian, Tintoretto, and Veronese.
Leading modern art museum in Peggy Guggenheim's former home, known for masterpieces of Cubism, Surrealism, and Abstract art.
Venice's monumental main square, surrounded by major landmarks and one of the city's defining must-see spaces.
Venice's main waterway lined with palaces, best appreciated from bridges, vaporetto rides, and waterfront walks.
Colorful lagoon island famous for vividly painted houses and photogenic streets, especially popular with social media visitors.
Sweet-and-sour sardines marinated with onions, vinegar, pine nuts, and raisins; a classic Venetian lagoon dish with medieval trading influences.
Salt cod whipped with olive oil into a creamy spread, traditionally served on bread or grilled polenta; one of Venice’s best-known cicchetti.
Venetian risotto colored and flavored with cuttlefish ink, giving it a rich sea taste and dramatic black color.
Small, celebrated seafood osteria near Saint Mark’s, prized for market-fresh fish, refined cooking, and intimate service.
Respected traditional seafood restaurant in a hidden central lane, known for classic Venetian dishes and an old-school atmosphere.
Well-known Burano restaurant worth the trip for lagoon seafood, risotto, and a polished but relaxed dining room.
Venice is pricey due to tourism and island logistics. Hotels and dining cost more than in many Italian cities.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not mandatory; round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. Small change for cafés and taxis is appreciated.
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Venice Piazzale Roma, Venice -> Venezia Santa Lucia, Venice
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rotterdam to Venice 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 Venice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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