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Compare train and bus for Vienna to Rotterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, and a train costs an average of €79.
Distance: 585 miles (942 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€181 Average price | €80 Average price Cheapest | €134 Average price |
12h 30m Average total duration 12h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 12m Average total duration 18h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Vienna to Rotterdam by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Vienna to Rotterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Vienna 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 Vienna to Rotterdam.

There are 3 travel options from Vienna to Rotterdam: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Rotterdam is a bus with an average price of $36 (€32).
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Rotterdam:
Taking a bus costs $134 (€121) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $169 (€153).
A bus is $39 (€35) less than a train with an average ticket price of $74 (€67) from Vienna to Rotterdam.
The fastest way to get to Rotterdam from Vienna is by flight with an average travel time of 5 h 45 min.
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Getting to Rotterdam by bus takes 17 h 10 min on average.
Taking a train requires on average 11 h 32 min of travel time.
The distance is approximately 584 miles (942 km) from Vienna to Rotterdam.
The average frequency per day from Vienna to Rotterdam is:
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Rotterdam from Vienna as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Vienna to Rotterdam:
- Buses most often depart from Vienna at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Rotterdam at Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Vienna to Rotterdam:
- You can take a bus from Vienna to Rotterdam with FlixBus or Ourbus. Cheap tickets can be found for $36 (€32) with Ourbus from Vienna to Rotterdam.
- You can go to Rotterdam from Vienna by plane with Austrian Airlines or Luxair. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $146 (€132) with Austrian Airlines from Vienna to Rotterdam on Omio.
- You can take a train from Vienna to Rotterdam with Deutsche Bahn. Cheap tickets can be found for $74 (€67) with Deutsche Bahn from Vienna to Rotterdam.
Yes, there are direct services available from Vienna to Rotterdam with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with FlixBus or Ourbus with 1 direct bus per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Rotterdam as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Vienna and Rotterdam.
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