- 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
$224
Average price
$282
Fastest journey
12 h 40 m
Average duration
12 h 41 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
1128 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Warsaw to Rotterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Warsaw to Rotterdam will cost around $282 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $224.
It's difficult to get from Warsaw to Rotterdam without transferring at least 3 times.
EC 46 · ICE 544 · ICE 120 · IC 2880
EC 48 · ICE 546 · ICE 224 · IC 2872
EIC 1804 · EC 230 · ICE 848 · 10150
EC 48 · ICE 546 · ICE 224 · IC 2872
EC 46 · ICE 544 · ICE 120 · IC 2880
EIC 1804 · EC 230 · ICE 848 · 10150Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Warsaw to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $70. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 1.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $70, and a flight costs an average of $31.
Distance: 700 miles (1128 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$199 Average price | $100 Average price Cheapest | $274 Average price |
12h 48m Average total duration 12h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 42m Average total duration 21h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Warsaw to Rotterdam:
A bus is $99 (€80) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warsaw to Rotterdam costing on average $199 (€161).
A bus is $173 (€140) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Rotterdam costing on average $274 (€220).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 18m.
Bus takes on average 21h 12m.
The table below shows live departures for Warsaw to Rotterdam trains for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EIC 1804 · EC 230 · ICE 142 · ICD 1868 | 8:00 AM Warsaw Central | 12h48 | 8:48 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
EIC 1804 · EC 230 · ICE 848 · 10150 | 8:00 AM Warsaw Central | 12h44 | 8:44 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 6 transfers | |
EC 48 · ICE 546 · ICE 224 · IC 2872 | On time 9:00 AM Warsaw Central | 12h40 | 9:40 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
EC 48 · ICE 140 · ICD 1876 | On time 9:00 AM Warsaw Central | 13h48 | 10:48 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
EC 46 · ICE 544 · ICE 120 · IC 2880 | On time 11:00 AM Warsaw Central | 12h40 | 11:40 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
EC 42 · ICE 1540 · IC 60402 · IC 622 | On time 3:00 PM Warsaw Central | 18h34 | 9:34 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 4 transfers | |
IC 440 · ICE 644 · ICE 128 · IC 2840 | 10:16 PM Warsaw Central | 15h24 | 1:40 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Warsaw to Rotterdam run on average 6 times per day, taking around 12h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $89 (€71) but you can travel from only $31 (€25) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 700 miles (1128 km) distance in 12h 25m.
Distance 700 miles (1128 km) |
Average train duration 12h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $89 (€71) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 12h 25m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
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Best time to book 56 days |
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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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