How to travel from Bordeaux to Rotterdam

There are 3 options to travel between Bordeaux and Rotterdam including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Bordeaux to Rotterdam is a bus with an average price of €90.

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

A bus is €12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Rotterdam costing on average €101.

A bus is €316 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Rotterdam costing on average €405.

The fastest way to travel from Bordeaux to Rotterdam is by train with an average journey time of 5h 41m.

Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 52m.

Bus takes on average 15h 35m.

The distance from Bordeaux to Rotterdam is approximately 541 miles (871 km).

The average frequency per day from Bordeaux to Rotterdam is:

• Around 27 trains per day.
• Around 20 buses per day.
• Around 19 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bordeaux to Rotterdam:

• Flights mostly depart from Bordeaux Mérignac Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.
• Buses mostly depart from Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bordeaux to Rotterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus to go to Rotterdam by bus.
• Travel with KLM, Lufthansa, Vueling, BA Euroflyer, Brussels Airlines, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, Transavia France, Austrian Airlines, BA Cityflyer, Iberia, Air France, ITA, Lufthansa City Airlines, British Airways, easyJet, Air Dolomiti, KLM Cityhopper, Volotea, Lufthansa Cityline, CitizenPlane to go to Rotterdam by flight.
• Travel with Eurostar, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV, TER | SNCF to go to Rotterdam by train.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Bordeaux to Rotterdam:

• 0 direct flights per day with easyJet, Volotea, CitizenPlane.

Omio customers who travel from Bordeaux 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.