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Compare train and bus for Stockholm to Rotterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stockholm to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €44. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 16h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €44, and a train costs an average of €70.
Distance: 734 miles (1182 km)
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€104 Average price | €104 Average price Cheapest |
16h 46m Average total duration Fastest 16h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 25h 17m Average total duration 24h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Stockholm to Rotterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stockholm to Rotterdam is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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R 1089 · EC 399 · ICE 921Fastest
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FAQs: Travel from Stockholm 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 Stockholm to Rotterdam.

There are 2 travel options from Stockholm to Rotterdam. You can take a train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Rotterdam from Stockholm is by taking a bus, which costs on average $70 (€63).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Stockholm to Rotterdam:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Stockholm to Rotterdam costing on average $74 (€67).
The fastest way from Stockholm to Rotterdam is by train with an average journey time of 21 h 20 min.
There are alternative travel options to Rotterdam that take longer:
Bus takes on average 25 h 35 min.
Rotterdam is approximately 732 miles (1181 km) away from Stockholm.
The average frequency per day from Stockholm to Rotterdam is:
- 1 bus a day.
- 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stockholm and Rotterdam as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Stockholm to Rotterdam:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Stockholm to Rotterdam:
- You can travel from Stockholm to Rotterdam by bus with FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $70 (€63) with FlixBus from Stockholm to Rotterdam.
Yes, there are direct routes from Stockholm to Rotterdam with the following travel companies:
- You'll find direct buses with.
- You can book a direct train with.
Direct services to Rotterdam tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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