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Compare train and bus for Nottingham to Rotterdam
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of DKK 698 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 35m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of DKK 698, while a bus costs an average of DKK 830.
Distance: 247 miles (398 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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DKK 830 Average price | DKK 698 Average price Cheapest | DKK 555 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 55m Average total duration 13h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Rotterdam:
A train is DKK 239 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Nottingham to Rotterdam costing on average DKK 830.
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 55m.
Tickets start at around DKK 830 compared to roughly DKK 555 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -DKK 274. The journey takes 13h 25m versus 8h 4m 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 Nottingham to Rotterdam
How to get from Nottingham to Rotterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nottingham to Rotterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:05 AM14h50Nottingham6:55 PMRotterdamDKK 8781One-way0 transfers
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4:05 AM14h50Nottingham6:55 PMRotterdamDKK 8781One-way0 transfers
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4:05 AM14h50Nottingham6:55 PMRotterdamDKK 8781One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Rotterdam:
A train is DKK 239 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Nottingham to Rotterdam costing on average DKK 830.
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 55m.
- Around 35 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nottingham and Rotterdam as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nottingham station (NOT) and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
- Ferries mostly depart from Hull Ferry Terminal and arrive in Europoort Rotterdam.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Rotterdam by bus.
- Travel with Eurostar to go to Rotterdam by train.
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