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Compare bus, flight, and train for Glasgow to Rotterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $73. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $73, and a train costs an average of $526.
Distance: 447 miles (720 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$526 Average price | $112 Average price Cheapest | $245 Average price | $135 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 2m Average total duration 8h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 30m Average total duration 20h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 2.2 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Rotterdam:
A bus is $133 (€108) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Rotterdam costing on average $245 (€198).
A bus is $414 (€334) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Rotterdam costing on average $526 (€424).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 32m.
Bus takes on average 20h 0m.
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How to get from Glasgow to Rotterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Rotterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 11:55 PM29h55Glasgow5:50 AMRotterdam$851One-way0 transfers
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- 11:55 PM29h55Glasgow5:50 AMRotterdam$851One-way0 transfers
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- 11:55 PM29h55Glasgow5:50 AMRotterdam$851One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Rotterdam:
A bus is $133 (€108) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Rotterdam costing on average $245 (€198).
A bus is $414 (€334) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Rotterdam costing on average $526 (€424).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 32m.
Bus takes on average 20h 0m.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Rotterdam as scheduled services by bus, flight, and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Rotterdam by bus.
- Travel with Lumo, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, ScotRail to go to Rotterdam by train.
- Travel with BA Cityflyer to go to Rotterdam by flight.
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