How to travel from Budapest to Rotterdam

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Budapest to Rotterdam

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $69. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 1.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $69, and a train costs an average of $92.

Distance: 717 miles (1154 km)

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Flight

$198

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$108

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$109

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16h 4m

Average total duration

15h 34m

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22h 24m

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21h 54m

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5h 10m

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2h 10m

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3h 0m

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0.3 - 1.0kg

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1.2 - 2.9kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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from Budapest to Rotterdam

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:15 AM24h50
    Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    11:05 AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $2001One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    12:30 PM30h10
    Budapest, Mexikói Út M
    6:40 PMRotterdam, Zuidplein
    $1991One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • Brussels AirlinesSN2830
    6:35 AM2h00
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    8:35 AMBrussels Airport
    $5101One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnR 4502 · EC 140 · RJX 766 · ICE 116
    8:40 AM15h30
    Budapest-Deli
    12:10 AMRotterdam Centraal
    $2911One-way
    6 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnEC 140 · RJX 766 · ICE 116 · ICE 912
    8:30 AM15h40
    Budapest Keleti
    12:10 AMRotterdam Centraal
    $2911One-way
    5 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnR 4592 · RJX 62 · ICE 528 · ICE 318
    9:40 AM16h15
    Budapest-Deli
    1:55 AMRotterdam Centraal
    $3251One-way
    8 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    10:50 AM23h10
    Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
    10:00 AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $2121One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    10:50 AM23h35
    Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
    10:25 AMRotterdam, Zuidplein
    $2121One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:45 PM25h20
    Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    3:05 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $2031One-way
    1 transfer
  • Wizz AirW62281
    6:50 AM2h05
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    8:55 AMBrussels South Charleroi Airport
    $2001One-way
    0 transfers
  • RyanairFR 4263
    1:15 PM2h05
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    3:20 PMBrussels South Charleroi Airport
    $2001One-way
    0 transfers
  • Sas AirwaysSK780 · SK1549+NS International | IC Brussel3560
    10:25 AM8h39
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    7:04 PMRotterdam Centraal
    $2691One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Budapest 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 Budapest to Rotterdam.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Budapest and Rotterdam including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Budapest to Rotterdam is a flight with an average price of $23 (€19).

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

A flight is $46 (€37) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Budapest to Rotterdam costing on average $69 (€55).

A flight is $69 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Rotterdam costing on average $92 (€74).

The fastest way to travel from Budapest to Rotterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 5m.

Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 14h 44m.

Bus takes on average 20h 25m.

The distance from Budapest to Rotterdam is approximately 717 miles (1154 km).
The average frequency per day from Budapest to Rotterdam is:
  • Around 41 flights per day.
  • Around 30 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest 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 Budapest to Rotterdam:
  • Flights mostly depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and arrive in Brussels South Charleroi Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Budapest Keleti and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.
  • Buses mostly depart from Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Budapest to Rotterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Wizz Air, KLM to go to Rotterdam by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Rotterdam by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), ÖBB | Railjet, RegioJet a.s. to go to Rotterdam by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Budapest to Rotterdam:
  • 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Budapest to Rotterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, London, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rotterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.
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