Budapest to Rotterdam Train & Bus Tickets

Train or bus? What recent searches show

Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Budapest to Rotterdam, side by side.

Last checked 31 Oct 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.

Budapest to Rotterdam: what to expect

Budapest and Rotterdam are about 1157 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.

This is an international route from Hungary to Netherlands. Carry valid travel documents (passport or EU ID card where applicable) for border checks. At 1157 km this is a long-distance journey.

Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.

How to find cheap Budapest–Rotterdam tickets

• Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
• In recent searches Tuesday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €56.96, across 3 days).
• Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
• Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.

About Rotterdam

• Rotterdam's Cube Houses are 38 small cubes plus two 'super-cubes', and one owner runs tours of a furnished 'show cube'. (Source: Wikipedia)
• The Markthal, opened in 2014, is covered inside by an 11,000 m² artwork called Horn of Plenty (Hoorn des Overvloeds). (Source: Wikipedia)
• Rotterdam's Euromast tower was erected in 1960 on the occasion of the Floriade horticultural expo. (Source: Wikipedia)

FAQ: Budapest to Rotterdam

How long does the journey from Budapest to Rotterdam take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 28 h 20 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 31 Oct 2026).

What is the cheapest ticket from Budapest to Rotterdam?
The lowest fare seen recently is €53.96 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 24 Nov 2026 (seen 31 Oct 2026). The lowest train fare seen is €99.99. Tuesday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €56.96). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.

Is it cheaper by train or by bus from Budapest to Rotterdam?
In recent searches the lowest train fare was €99.99 and the lowest bus fare €53.96, so the bus was cheaper. Fares change by date, so compare your own.

Which companies sell tickets from Budapest to Rotterdam?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by ÖBB, FlixBus.