How to travel from Bern to Rotterdam

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Bern to Rotterdam

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bern to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €94 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €94, while a flight costs an average of €497.

Distance: 368 miles (593 km)

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€497

Average price

€133

Average price

€94

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Cheapest

€206

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4h 35m

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2h 35m

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2h 0m

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9h 2m

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8h 32m

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30m

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14h 2m

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13h 32m

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30m

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8h 23m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.6 - 1.5kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Bern to Rotterdam is a bus with an average price of €94.

This is compared to other travel options from Bern to Rotterdam:

A bus is €39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bern to Rotterdam costing on average €133.

A bus is €403 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bern to Rotterdam costing on average €497.

The fastest way to travel from Bern to Rotterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 35m.

Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 2m.

Bus takes on average 14h 2m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Bern and Rotterdam including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Bern to Rotterdam among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 5h 48m sooner (2h 35m by flight vs 8h 23m by car). Tickets start at around €497 compared to roughly €206 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Bern to Rotterdam

How to get from Bern to Rotterdam by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Bern to Rotterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:20 PM13h00
    Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    12:20 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    501One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:20 PM13h00
    Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    12:20 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    501One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • KLMKL1942 · KL1703
    6:30 AM3h10
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    9:40 AMBrussels Airport
    2151One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 982 · ICE 272 · ICE 920 · S8
    7:04 PM13h10
    Bern Hauptbahnhof
    8:14 AMRotterdam Centraal
    691One-way
    6 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 982 · ICE 272 · ICE 920 · 20062
    7:04 PM13h40
    Bern Hauptbahnhof
    8:44 AMRotterdam Centraal
    691One-way
    5 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 837 · IC 692 · IC 60402 · IC 622
    10:02 PM11h32
    Bern Hauptbahnhof
    9:34 AMRotterdam Centraal
    701One-way
    4 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:20 PM13h45
    Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    1:05 PMRotterdam, Zuidplein
    511One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:10 PM17h35
    Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    6:45 AMRotterdam, Zuidplein
    681One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:10 PM18h00
    Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    7:10 AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    681One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA765 · BA384
    6:00 AM3h55
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    9:55 AMBrussels Airport
    2461One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA765 · BA386
    6:00 AM10h10
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    4:10 PMBrussels Airport
    2461One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA763 · BA384
    9:30 PM12h25
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    9:55 AMBrussels Airport
    2461One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bern to Rotterdam

Travel to Rotterdam easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bern to Rotterdam.

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There are 3 options to travel between Bern and Rotterdam including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bern to Rotterdam is a bus with an average price of €94.

This is compared to other travel options from Bern to Rotterdam:

A bus is €39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bern to Rotterdam costing on average €133.

A bus is €403 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bern to Rotterdam costing on average €497.

The fastest way to travel from Bern to Rotterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 35m.

Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 2m.

Bus takes on average 14h 2m.

The distance from Bern to Rotterdam is approximately 368 miles (593 km).
The average frequency per day from Bern to Rotterdam is:
  • Around 14 flights per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bern and Rotterdam as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bern to Rotterdam:
  • Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Brussels Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bern Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bern to Rotterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Rotterdam by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Rotterdam by train.
  • Travel with Vueling, KLM Cityhopper, British Airways, Air France, KLM to go to Rotterdam by flight.
Omio customers who travel from Bern to Rotterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, London, Antwerp. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rotterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Rotterdam to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Rotterdam, visitors can explore the renowned Rotterdam Zoo, enjoy the Spido Harbor Tour for unique views of the port and skyline, and wander through the historic Delfshaven neighborhood. For a vibrant city experience, head to Witte de Withstraat for art galleries, trendy bars, and restaurants. Outdoor enthusiasts will love Kralingse Bos for walking and cycling. Notable sights include the iconic Erasmus Bridge, the modern Markthal food market, the innovative Cube Houses, the art-rich Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, and the Euromast observation tower for panoramic city views.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Rotterdam allows visitors to explore its modern architecture, vibrant cultural scene, and key attractions such as the Markthal, Cube Houses, and the port area comfortably.

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