How to travel from Rotterdam to Venice

There are 3 options to travel between Rotterdam and Venice including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Rotterdam to Venice is a bus with an average price of $129.

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

A bus is $151 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Venice costing on average $280.

A bus is $300 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Venice costing on average $428.

The fastest way to travel from Rotterdam to Venice is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 6m.

Other travel options to Venice take longer:

Train takes on average 17h 31m.

Bus takes on average 21h 31m.

The distance from Rotterdam to Venice is approximately 572 miles (922 km).

The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Venice is:

• Around 43 flights per day.
• Around 16 buses per day.
• Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Venice 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 Rotterdam to Venice:

• Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Venice Santa Lucia.
• Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Venice Marco Polo Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Zuidplein and arrive in Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rotterdam to Venice, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Venice by bus.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Venice by train.
• Travel with ITA, Brussels Airlines, British Airways, KLM, Vueling, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Ryanair, Lot Polish Airlines, Malta Air, Swiss, KLM Cityhopper, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline, Helvetic Airways, Transavia France, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Edelweiss Air, CitizenPlane to go to Venice by flight.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Rotterdam to Venice:

• 5 direct flights per day with ITA, Brussels Airlines, Ryanair, Malta Air, CitizenPlane.

Omio customers who travel from Rotterdam to Venice often also extend their vacation to go to Rome, Florence, Milan, Paris, Verona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Venice and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Venice to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Venice, you can explore the vibrant Rialto Market for fresh produce and seafood, take a romantic gondola ride through the canals, visit the Peggy Guggenheim Collection modern art museum, enjoy a traditional meal at a local osteria, and attend a classical music concert in a historic church. Don't miss iconic sights like St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, Rialto Bridge, the Grand Canal, and Murano Island known for glassmaking.

Typically, 2 to 3 days in Venice are sufficient to explore the main attractions, such as St. Mark's Basilica, the Grand Canal, and the Rialto Bridge, while allowing time for leisurely strolls through the city's charming streets and canals.