- 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 on Oct 20
$84
Average ticket price on Oct 20
$90
Fastest journey on Oct 20
20 h 15 m
Average journey duration on Oct 20
22 h 44 m
Buses on Oct 20
9
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 $90 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $84.
It's difficult to get from Rotterdam to Venice without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusBuses from Rotterdam to Venice run on average 16 times per day, taking around 20h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $60 but you can travel from only $23 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 17h 50m.
Distance 572 miles (922 km) |
Average bus duration 20h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $60 |
Buses per day 16 |
Fastest bus 17h 50m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Best time to book 21 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 28h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 25h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 24h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 25h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 23h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 26h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 25h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 21h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $131 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 20h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 25h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 22h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 24h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $139 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 26h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 21h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $137 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 28h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $87 |
The table below shows live departures for Rotterdam to Venice buses for today, Monday, October 19. 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 · FlixBus | 4:15 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 24h55 | 5:10 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 24h35 | 4:50 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 26h00 | 8:30 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 25h40 | 8:10 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 28h00 | 1:45 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:05 AM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 28h55 | 5:00 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:05 AM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 28h40 | 4:45 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 · FlixBus | 6:05 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 24h50 | 6:55 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 25h50 | 12:20 PM 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 | 1:30 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 22h50 | 12:20 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 2 transfers | |
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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.
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, Zuidplein is 3 km from Rotterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Rotterdam, Zuidplein has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food outlets available within walking distance.
Wi-Fi is available at Rotterdam, Zuidplein. ATMs are aTM available near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Rotterdam, Zuidplein.
Available at Rotterdam, Zuidplein: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam, Zuidplein: The station is wheelchair accessible.
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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