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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Rotterdam
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €31, and a train costs an average of €273.
Distance: 272 miles (439 km)
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€84 Average price Cheapest | €273 Average price |
13h 40m Average total duration 13h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 51m Average total duration Fastest 6h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get from Birmingham to Rotterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Rotterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham 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 Birmingham to Rotterdam.

This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Rotterdam:
A bus is $304 (€242) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Rotterdam costing on average $343 (€273).
A bus is $362 (€288) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Rotterdam costing on average $401 (€319).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 11m.
Bus takes on average 14h 50m.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Rotterdam as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Rotterdam by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Rotterdam by train.
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