- 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
$71
Average price
$112
Fastest journey
19 h 25 m
Average duration
19 h 46 m
Buses per day
22
Distance
942 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Vienna to Rotterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to Rotterdam will cost around $112 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $71.
It's difficult to get from Vienna to Rotterdam without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $62. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $62, and a train costs an average of $98.
Distance: 585 miles (942 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$95 Average price Cheapest | $236 Average price | $179 Average price | $83 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 58m Average total duration 18h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 16m Average total duration 11h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.9 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Rotterdam:
A bus is $85 (€68) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Rotterdam costing on average $179 (€145).
A bus is $141 (€113) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Rotterdam costing on average $236 (€190).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 46m.
Bus takes on average 18h 28m.
You'll arrive about -7h -24m sooner (18h 28m by bus vs 12h 4m by car) and save roughly $-11.90 (€-9.58) compared to fuel and tolls ($95 (€76) vs $83 (€67)). 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.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
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 03:00AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 27h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 24h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 23h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 21h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 20h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 24h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 22h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 20h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 20h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 22h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 22h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 24h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 17h10 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 20h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 21h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 21h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
The table below shows live departures for Vienna to Rotterdam buses for today, Saturday, May 30. 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 | 8:55 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 23h45 | 8:40 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 25h30 | 10:25 AM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 21h40 | 9:10 AM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 20h10 | 8:40 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 24h05 | 1:05 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 22h50 | 11:50 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:35 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 19h50 | 10:25 AM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:35 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 19h25 | 10:00 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 transfer | |
(Vienna -> Prague) · (Prague -> Amsterdam) | 3:45 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 20h30 | 12:15 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 25h45 | 6:40 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 22h10 | 3:05 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 22h15 | 4:10 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 19h30 | 1:25 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:55 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 22h55 | 6:50 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:55 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 24h45 | 8:40 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 10:30 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 18h10 | 4:40 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 20h10 | 6:40 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 21h45 | 8:40 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 22h00 | 8:55 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 24h45 | 12:15 AM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 21h45 | 9:30 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 2 transfers | |
| Sunday, May 31 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 27h45 | 6:45 AM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:05 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 23h40 | 6:45 AM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:05 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 24h05 | 7:10 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Vienna to Rotterdam run on average 15 times per day, taking around 18h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $62 (€50) but you can travel from only $27 (€22) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 585 miles (942 km) distance in 17h 10m.
Distance 585 miles (942 km) |
Average bus duration 18h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $62 (€50) |
Buses per day 15 |
Fastest bus 17h 10m |
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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