- Must visit
Gallerie dell'Accademia
A leading Venetian art museum with masterpieces by Bellini, Titian, Veronese, and Tintoretto in a grand former confraternity building.
Cheapest price
$101
Average price
$124
Fastest journey
20 h 15 m
Average duration
22 h 37 m
Buses per day
14
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 $124 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $101.
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 $85.
Distance: 572 miles (922 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$117 Average price | $100 Average price Cheapest | $126 Average price | $275 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 $117 (€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 $126 (€104).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 50m.
Bus takes on average 22h 44m.
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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 07:05AM | Duration 30h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 24h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 24h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 25h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 24h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 26h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 27h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 21h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $195 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 24h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 20h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 25h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $151 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 25h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $147 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 39h45 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $176 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 24h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $131 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 23h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $151 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 26h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $103 |
The table below shows live departures for Rotterdam to Venice buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, July 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:05 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 24h50 | 6:55 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:05 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 25h10 | 7:15 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 AM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 25h50 | 8:40 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 AM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 26h10 | 9:00 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 27h35 | 2:05 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 2 transfers | |
1662 · 4781 | 11:25 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 24h30 | 11:55 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
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 | 4:15 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 24h35 | 4:50 PM 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 | 7:00 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 23h10 | 6:10 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 25h45 | 8:45 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 26h20 | 12:05 AM 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 $65 (€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 $65 (€54) |
Buses per day 14 |
Fastest bus 21h 40m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Venice — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Venice trip today.
A leading Venetian art museum with masterpieces by Bellini, Titian, Veronese, and Tintoretto in a grand former confraternity building.
Peggy Guggenheim’s former home presents an outstanding modern art collection with Picasso, Pollock, and Dalí overlooking the Grand Canal.
Venice’s civic museum of art and history in Piazza San Marco, with neoclassical rooms, imperial apartments, and important city collections.
Venice’s monumental main square is framed by arcades, museums, and the basilica. It is the city’s ceremonial heart and a classic first experience.
The broad canal-side promenade east of San Marco offers open lagoon views, landmark hotels, and one of Venice’s best waterside walks.
This lively central district around the market and bridge mixes commerce, everyday Venetian life, and some of the city’s most photogenic canal scenes.
Creamed salt cod whipped with olive oil, traditionally served on grilled polenta. A classic Venetian bacaro snack with roots in lagoon trade routes.
Rice cooked with fresh peas, somewhere between soup and risotto. It is a beloved spring dish, especially linked to the feast of Saint Mark.
Soft white polenta topped with tiny lagoon shrimp. This seasonal cicchetto showcases Venice's historic connection to its lagoon seafood.
Refined Michelin-starred restaurant in a historic palace, celebrated for elegant Venetian tasting menus and polished canal-side dining.
Historic, lively bacaro near Rialto known for creative cicchetti, seafood small plates, and a standing-room wine bar atmosphere.
Well-known traditional restaurant with a broad Venetian menu, including sarde in saor and seafood risotto, in a comfortable classic dining room.
Venice is pricier than many Italian cities, especially near major sights. Hotels, dining, and canal transport raise costs, though cicchetti bars and off-center stays can help.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated, but not required. Small taxi rounding and café change are enough.
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Piazzale Roma -> St. Mark's Square, 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.

Most Rotterdam to Venice buses use the Rotterdam, Zuidplein to Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) station pair, with some services arriving at Venezia, Tronchetto. Use this guide to compare Rotterdam and Venice bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Centraal (in the station), Dutch Delights (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
Available at Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station): Elevators, ramps.
Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia is 7 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the departures area.
Ticket office support is available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia.
Available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia: Elevators, ramps.
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