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Compare bus and flight for Bristol to Rotterdam
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €72 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 8m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €72, while a flight costs an average of €374.
Distance: 304 miles (490 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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€80 Average price | €72 Average price Cheapest | €374 Average price | €67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 57m Average total duration 13h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Bristol to Rotterdam
Compare the available ways to get from Bristol to Rotterdam, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Rotterdam:
A train is €9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bristol to Rotterdam costing on average €80.
A train is €302 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bristol to Rotterdam costing on average €374.
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 55m.
Bus takes on average 13h 57m.
Tickets start at around €80 compared to roughly €67 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€13. The journey takes 13h 27m versus 7h 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Rotterdam
How to get from Bristol to Rotterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Rotterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:05 AM 16h55 Bristol 8:00 PM Rotterdam €61 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
3:05 AM 16h55 Bristol 8:00 PM Rotterdam €61 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
2:00 PM 14h50 Bristol 4:50 AM Rotterdam €85 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
1:30 PM 16h20 Bristol 5:50 AM Rotterdam €86 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Rotterdam:
A train is €9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bristol to Rotterdam costing on average €80.
A train is €302 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bristol to Rotterdam costing on average €374.
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 55m.
Bus takes on average 13h 57m.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- Around 19 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Rotterdam as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bristol Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
- Travel with KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Edelweiss Air, Brussels Airlines to go to Rotterdam by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Rotterdam by bus.
- Travel with Eurostar, South Western Railway to go to Rotterdam by train.
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