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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 bus, with an average ticket price of CHF77 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF77, while a flight costs an average of CHF226.
Distance: 304 miles (490 km)
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CHF77 Average price Cheapest | CHF226 Average price | CHF67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 49m Average total duration 13h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Rotterdam:
A train is CHF19 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bristol to Rotterdam costing on average CHF89.
A train is CHF155 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bristol to Rotterdam costing on average CHF226.
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 56m.
Bus takes on average 13h 54m.
Tickets start at around CHF89 compared to roughly CHF67 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF-22.79. The journey takes 13h 24m 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.
3:00 PM14h50Bristol5:50 AMRotterdamCHF441One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
3:00 PM14h50Bristol5:50 AMRotterdamCHF441One-way0 transfers
Fastest
4:15 AM14h45Bristol7:00 PMRotterdamCHF641One-way0 transfers
Other options
2:00 PM14h50Bristol4:50 AMRotterdamCHF661One-way0 transfers
3:05 AM16h55Bristol8:00 PMRotterdamCHF731One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Rotterdam:
A train is CHF19 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bristol to Rotterdam costing on average CHF89.
A train is CHF372 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bristol to Rotterdam costing on average CHF443.
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 56m.
Bus takes on average 13h 54m.
- Around 25 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
- Flights mostly depart from Bristol Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Rotterdam by bus.
- Travel with Eurostar to go to Rotterdam by train.
- Travel with KLM to go to Rotterdam by flight.
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