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Compare bus and flight for Cardiff to Rotterdam
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of NOK 798 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 4m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of NOK 798, while a flight costs an average of NOK 3,708.
Distance: 329 miles (530 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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NOK 798 Average price Cheapest | NOK 939 Average price | NOK 3,708 Average price | NOK 717 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 52m Average total duration 15h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 13m Average total duration 5h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Cardiff to Rotterdam
Compare the available ways to get from Cardiff to Rotterdam, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Rotterdam:
A bus is NOK 141 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Rotterdam costing on average NOK 939.
A bus is NOK 2,910 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cardiff to Rotterdam costing on average NOK 3,708.
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 13m.
Bus takes on average 15h 52m.
Tickets start at around NOK 798 compared to roughly NOK 717 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -NOK 81. The journey takes 15h 22m versus 8h 18m 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 Cardiff to Rotterdam
How to get from Cardiff to Rotterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cardiff to Rotterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:40 AM 18h20 Cardiff 8:00 PM Rotterdam NOK 689 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
1:40 AM 18h20 Cardiff 8:00 PM Rotterdam NOK 689 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
4:15 PM 16h50 Cardiff 9:05 AM Rotterdam NOK 750 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
10:25 PM 20h35 Cardiff 7:00 PM Rotterdam NOK 828 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Rotterdam:
A bus is NOK 141 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Rotterdam costing on average NOK 939.
A bus is NOK 2,910 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cardiff to Rotterdam costing on average NOK 3,708.
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 13m.
Bus takes on average 15h 52m.
- Around 24 trains per day.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Rotterdam as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
- Flights mostly depart from Cardiff Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Rotterdam by bus.
- Travel with KLM, KLM Cityhopper to go to Rotterdam by flight.
- Travel with Eurostar, Great Western Railway to go to Rotterdam by train.
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