The cheapest and fastest buses from Stuttgart to Rotterdam
Cheapest price
$41
Average price
$46
Fastest journey
10 h 30 m
Average duration
11 h 33 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
483 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Stuttgart to Rotterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stuttgart to Rotterdam will cost around $46 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $41.
Of the 10 buses that leave Stuttgart for Rotterdam on Wed, Jul 15, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 15 the direct buses cover the 483 km distance in an average of 11 h 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 30 m .
On Wed, Jul 15 the slowest buses will take 12 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus · FlixBus4:45 AM14h05Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe6:50 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$411One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 AM13h50Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe12:50 AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$411One-way1 transfer
FlixBus12:35 AM10h30Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe11:05 AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$421One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 PM15h05Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe1:05 PMRotterdam, Zuidplein$441One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:50 PM12h15Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof11:05 AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$451One-way1 transfer
FlixBus12:35 AM10h30Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe11:05 AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$421One-way0 transfers
30493 · 5109511:20 PM11h20Stuttgart, Airport/ Busterminal SAB10:40 AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$611One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:40 AM11h50Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe9:30 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$491One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:15 PM11h50Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe11:05 AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$451One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:50 PM12h15Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof11:05 AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$451One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Stuttgart to Rotterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, and a flight costs an average of $136.
Distance: 300 miles (483 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$59 Average price Cheapest | $157 Average price | $322 Average price | $132 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 34m Average total duration 13h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration Fastest 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 31m Average total duration 8h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Stuttgart to Rotterdam:
A bus is $98 (€81) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Rotterdam costing on average $157 (€129).
A bus is $263 (€216) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Rotterdam costing on average $322 (€265).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Flight takes on average 8h 31m.
Bus takes on average 13h 4m.
Tickets start at around $59 (€49) compared to roughly $132 (€109) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $73 (€60). The journey takes 13h 4m versus 6h 54m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Stuttgart to Rotterdam Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 14h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:14AM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 13h16 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 17h10 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:14PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 14h31 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $70 |
Live departures
Stuttgart to Rotterdam bus times
The table below shows live departures for Stuttgart to Rotterdam buses for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 12h55 | 10:55 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 15h05 | 1:05 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 PM Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof | 12h15 | 11:05 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 11h50 | 11:05 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 transfer | |
30493 · 51095 | 11:20 PM Stuttgart, Airport/ Busterminal SAB | 11h20 | 10:40 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:35 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 10h30 | 11:05 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:45 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 14h05 | 6:50 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 8:14 AM Stuttgart | 13h16 | 9:30 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 AM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 11h50 | 9:30 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Stuttgart to Rotterdam
Buses from Stuttgart to Rotterdam run on average 10 times per day, taking around 13h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $42 (€34) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 300 miles (483 km) distance in 10h 30m.
Distance 300 miles (483 km) |
Average bus duration 13h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 (€34) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 10h 30m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 49 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus from Stuttgart to RotterdamYou can travel by bus between Stuttgart to Rotterdam with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as $42 (€34). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Stuttgart to Rotterdam
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stuttgart 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.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Erasmus Bridge, an iconic cable-stayed bridge known for its unique design and panoramic views of the city
- Markthal, a modern architectural marvel housing a vibrant food market and residential apartments
- Cube Houses, a set of innovative, tilted cube-shaped homes designed by architect Piet Blom
- Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, a renowned art museum featuring works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art
- Euromast, a towering observation tower offering sweeping views of Rotterdam and beyond.
- Rotterdam Zoo, a renowned zoo featuring diverse animal exhibits and a focus on conservation and education
- Spido Harbor Tour, an exciting boat tour offering a unique perspective of Rotterdam's bustling port and skyline
- Delfshaven, a historic neighborhood with charming canals, quaint shops, and a rich maritime history
- Witte de Withstraat, a vibrant street known for its eclectic mix of art galleries, trendy bars, and restaurants
- Kralingse Bos, a beautiful park perfect for outdoor activities like walking, cycling, and picnicking.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Stuttgart to Rotterdam
Most Stuttgart to Rotterdam buses use the Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe to Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) station pair, with some services arriving at Rotterdam, Zuidplein. Use this guide to compare Stuttgart and Rotterdam bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Stuttgart station do buses to Rotterdam leave from?
Getting to Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe from Stuttgart city centre
Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe is 1 km from Stuttgart city centre. Public transport options include:
Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe bus station facilities and services
Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: McDonald's (in the station), Local Bakery (in the station)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance for cash withdrawals.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe (SAB Busterminal) from Stuttgart city centre
Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe (SAB Busterminal) is 10 km from Stuttgart city centre. Public transport options include:
Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe (SAB Busterminal) bus station facilities and services
Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe (SAB Busterminal) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Express (in the station), Burger King (in the station), Swabian Delights (0.5 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the terminal for cash withdrawals.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe (SAB Busterminal).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe (SAB Busterminal): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe (SAB Busterminal): Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof from Stuttgart city centre
Which Rotterdam station do buses from Stuttgart arrive at?
Getting to Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) from Rotterdam city centre
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) 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 and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Centraal (in the station), Dutch Delights (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station): Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Rotterdam, Zuidplein from Rotterdam city centre
Most popular bus connections from Stuttgart
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