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Bucharest to Rotterdam trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bucharest and Rotterdam takes 40h 45m and the fastest train takes 40h 33m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Bucharest to Rotterdam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

40h 45m
Duration
2,357 km
Distance
€408
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Bucharest to Rotterdam train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Bucharest and Rotterdam. The service departs Bucharest at 5:29 AM in the morning, which arrives into Rotterdam at 21:02:00. All services require a transfer at Budapest-Keleti and take an average of 40h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurostar40h 33m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurostar40h 33m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurostar40h 33m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurostar40h 33m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurostar41h 40m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurostar40h 40m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 2,356.8 km
  • Duration: 40h 45m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Rotterdam Centraal via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 31h 57m.

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