What is the cheapest way to get from Croatia to Rotterdam?

The cheapest way to get from Croatia to Rotterdam is to night train and train which costs €85 - €190 and takes 20h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Croatia to Rotterdam?

The fastest way to get from Croatia to Rotterdam is to fly and train which takes 4h 56m and costs €130 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Croatia and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zagreb and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Croatia and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Croatia to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Zagreb Glavni Kol. and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Salzburg Hbf and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 56m.

How far is it from Croatia to Rotterdam?

The distance between Croatia and Rotterdam is 1169 km. The road distance is 1317.4 km.

How do I travel from Croatia to Rotterdam without a car?

The best way to get from Croatia to Rotterdam without a car is to bus which takes 22h 25m and costs €120 - €190.

How long does it take to get from Croatia to Rotterdam?

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Croatia to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Croatia to Rotterdam bus from?

Croatia to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zagreb station.

Where do I catch the Croatia to Rotterdam train from?

Croatia to Rotterdam train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.

Train or bus from Croatia to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Croatia to Rotterdam is to bus which takes 22h 25m and costs €120 - €190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €200 - €470 and takes 18h 50m.

Where does the Croatia to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Croatia to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Central Station.

Where does the Croatia to Rotterdam train arrive?

Croatia to Rotterdam train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Villach Hbf station.

Can I drive from Croatia to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Croatia to Rotterdam is 1317 km. It takes approximately 12h 13m to drive from Croatia to Rotterdam.

How do I get a train ticket from Croatia to Rotterdam?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Croatia to Rotterdam?

Book your Croatia to Rotterdam bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

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There are 10 ways to get from Croatia to Rotterdam by plane, train, car, car train, bus, night train, or shuttle

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Fly Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
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1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ZAG - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 41m
€102–255
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Salzburg Hbfnighttrain En
2. Take the nighttrain from Salzburg Hbf to Utrecht Centraalnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
20h 56m
€89–185
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zagreb to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the cartrain from Villach Hbf ARZ to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Rotterdamcar
16h 13m
€225–318
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N885
22h 25m
€120–190
Fly Split Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane SPU - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 22m
€99–249
Fly Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZAG - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 50m
€102–274
Shuttle to Ljubljana, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Zagreb to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
2. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LJU - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 16m
€154–663
Fly Pula Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Pula Airport (PUY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane PUY - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 56m
€131–317
Train
1. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Villach Hbftrain 318 / ...
2. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Duisburg Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Alexandertrain
18h 50m
€202–461
Drive 1,317.4 km
1. Drive from Zagreb to Rotterdamcar 1,317.4 km
12h 13m
€243–351

Croatia to Rotterdam by bus

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Distance: 1,168.9 km
Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Croatia and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

FlixBus operates a bus from Zagreb to Rotterdam Central Station once daily. Tickets cost €120–190 and the journey takes 22h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Rotterdam Centraal via Villach Hbf, Duisburg Hbf, Utrecht Centraal, and Rotterdam Alexander in around 18h 50m.

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