What is the travel distance from Utrecht to Rotterdam?

Utrecht and Rotterdam are 30 miles (48 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Utrecht to Rotterdam?

The majority of buses traveling from Utrecht to Rotterdam start their journey at Jaarbusplein Bus Station and wind up at Busstation Rotterdam Centraal. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Rotterdam?

Once in Rotterdam, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Witte de With Center for Contemporary Art, Kunsthal Rotterdam, Luchtsingel, Van Nelle Fabriek and Chabot Museum.

Bus Utrecht to Rotterdam from $5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Utrecht to Rotterdam on November 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:25am	Utrecht	5h 55m	11:20am	Rotterdam Centraal Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Utrecht to Rotterdam on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:20am	Utrecht CS	1h 5m	7:25am	Rotterdam CS	CheapestFastest
	Bus	5:25am	Utrecht	5h 55m	11:20am	Rotterdam Centraal Station	No tags

Next departures for Utrecht to Rotterdam on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:25am	Utrecht	5h 55m	11:20am	Rotterdam Centraal Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Utrecht to Rotterdam on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:25am	Utrecht	5h 55m	11:20am	Rotterdam Centraal Station	CheapestFastest

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Compare 3 ways to go from Utrecht to Rotterdam

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Rotterdam. The journey takes about 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

40mAverage Duration

30 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$8 - $90	Average Duration5h 55m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$24 - $37	Average Duration1h 25m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$5 - $6	Average Duration40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,297 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,114 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

NL bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Utrecht and Rotterdam?

Stops in Utrecht

A - Jaarbusplein Bus Station

B - Utrecht Bus Stop

C - Utrecht Central Station

D - Croeselaan International Bus Station

E - Utrecht Jaarbeursplein

F - Utrecht Stationsplein Eurolines Bushalte

Stops in Rotterdam

A - Busstation Rotterdam Centraal

B - Rotterdam Bushaltestelle

C - Weena - Rotterdam

D - Willemsplein 0 - Rotterdam

E - Rosestraat 1101

F - Weena

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Utrecht to Rotterdam by bus

What is the travel distance from Utrecht to Rotterdam?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Utrecht to Rotterdam?
What are the best sights and things to do in Rotterdam?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/11

$23

11/12

$11

Today

$5

11/14

$11

11/15

$5

11/16

$9

11/17

$8

11/18

$9

The cheapest trip from Utrecht to Rotterdam was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $5

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Utrecht to Rotterdam, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $5 to $23 for a bus ticket from Utrecht to Rotterdam based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-11-15.

Usually BlaBlaCar Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.