How much does a bus ticket cost in the Netherlands?

Bus travel in the Netherlands is one of the most affordable ways to get around. Prices vary depending on distance and route: Short trips between nearby cities are usually budget-friendly. In the last 12 months, the average ticket price for domestic routes was R 761. Long-distance journeys connecting major hubs are more expensive but still offer great value. International routes to neighbouring countries are higher priced but often cheaper than flights. Example fares in the Netherlands: Rotterdam ↔ Paris (average: R 751 ) Amsterdam ↔ Brussels (average: R 344 ) Amsterdam ↔ Cologne (average: R 971 )

What is the best way to travel around Netherlands?

While you can choose between different types of transport, Buses, Trains and Carpools are usually the most convenient and cost-effective way to explore Netherlands: - Train: 4990 routes - Carpool: 423 routes - Bus: 314 routes

How do I book bus and train tickets in the Netherlands?

Booking a bus or train ticket is simple and flexible: Online with Busbud, you can compare timetables and operators, reserve your seat in advance and pay securely by selecting your preferred method and currency. You can also download our App: Get it on Google Play , Download on the App Store .

Do I need cash, or can I pay by card in the Netherlands?

When buying Bus or Train tickets in the Netherlands with Busbud we accept the following payment methods: Currency: Euro (EUR) is the main currency.

How do I get from Rotterdam to Paris by bus?

The bus is the most popular way to travel from Rotterdam to Paris Travel time: 8h 30m Ticket prices: From R 751 Frequency: 29 departures daily Recommended operators: BlaBlaCar Bus , FlixBus , Sindbad , Flibco , RegioJet , Union Ivkoni , KLR Bus , Deutsche Bahn , NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen , Deutsche Bahn ICE

How do I get from Netherlands to neighbouring countries by bus or train?

The buses connecting to major cities in neighbouring countries are: Rotterdam ↔ Paris, France Amsterdam ↔ Brussels, Belgium Amsterdam ↔ Antwerp, Belgium The trains connecting with major cities in neighbouring countries are: Amsterdam ↔ Brussels, Belgium Amsterdam ↔ Cologne, Germany Amsterdam ↔ Frankfurt am Main, Germany

What are the most popular airports in Netherlands?

You can find trains and bus routes to and from some major airports. For example: Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) , Eindhoven Airport , Maastricht Aachen Airport , Rotterdam Airport

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What are the most popular routes to Netherlands?

Route	Average price	Average duration	Daily departures
Rotterdam - Paris	Average priceR 751	Average duration8h 30m	Daily departures29
Amsterdam - Brussels	Average priceR 344	Average duration3h 30m	Daily departures49
Amsterdam - Brussels	Average priceR 1 989	Average duration1h 56m	Daily departures12
Amsterdam - Cologne	Average priceR 971	Average duration2h 49m	Daily departures7
Amsterdam - Antwerp	Average priceR 307	Average duration2h 38m	Daily departures25
Amsterdam - Düsseldorf	Average priceR 505	Average duration4h 50m	Daily departures10
Amsterdam - Frankfurt am Main	Average priceR 1 456	Average duration4h 33m	Daily departures9
Amsterdam - Barcelona	Average priceR 1 621	Average duration1d 1h	Daily departures26
Amsterdam - Zürich	Average priceR 1 246	Average duration15h 40m	Daily departures15
Amsterdam - London	Average priceR 3 341	Average duration4h 47m	Daily departures11

What popular bus companies operate in Netherlands?

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Frequently asked questions about travelling in the Netherlands

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much does a bus ticket cost in the Netherlands?
Bus travel in the Netherlands is one of the most affordable ways to get around. Prices vary depending on distance and route: Short trips between nearby cities are usually budget-friendly. In the last 12 months, the average ticket price for domestic routes was R 761. Long-distance journeys connecting major hubs are more expensive but still offer great value. International routes to neighbouring countries are higher priced but often cheaper than flights.
Example fares in the Netherlands:
Rotterdam ↔ Paris (average: R 751)
Amsterdam ↔ Brussels (average: R 344)
Amsterdam ↔ Cologne (average: R 971)
What is the best way to travel around Netherlands?
While you can choose between different types of transport, Buses, Trains and Carpools are usually the most convenient and cost-effective way to explore Netherlands:
- Train: 4990 routes
- Carpool: 423 routes
- Bus: 314 routes
How do I book bus and train tickets in the Netherlands?
Booking a bus or train ticket is simple and flexible: Online with Busbud, you can compare timetables and operators, reserve your seat in advance and pay securely by selecting your preferred method and currency. You can also download our App: Get it on Google Play, Download on the App Store.
Do I need cash, or can I pay by card in the Netherlands?
When buying Bus or Train tickets in the Netherlands with Busbud we accept the following payment methods:
Currency: Euro (EUR) is the main currency.
How do I get from Rotterdam to Paris by bus?
The bus is the most popular way to travel from Rotterdam to Paris
Travel time: 8h 30m
Ticket prices: From R 751
Frequency: 29 departures daily
Recommended operators: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Sindbad, Flibco, RegioJet, Union Ivkoni, KLR Bus, Deutsche Bahn, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Deutsche Bahn ICE
How do I get from Netherlands to neighbouring countries by bus or train?
The buses connecting to major cities in neighbouring countries are:
Rotterdam ↔ Paris, France
Amsterdam ↔ Brussels, Belgium
Amsterdam ↔ Antwerp, Belgium
The trains connecting with major cities in neighbouring countries are:
Amsterdam ↔ Brussels, Belgium
Amsterdam ↔ Cologne, Germany
Amsterdam ↔ Frankfurt am Main, Germany
What are the most popular airports in Netherlands?
You can find trains and bus routes to and from some major airports. For example: Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), Eindhoven Airport, Maastricht Aachen Airport, Rotterdam Airport