Road

You can also get to Rotterdam by road.

The bus company Flixbus connects Rotterdam with more than 500 towns and cities across Europe. They have their office next to Rotterdam Central Station. This is one of the most affordable options to reach Rotterdam. Another budget-friendly bus company that is becoming popular is BlaBlaCar Bus.

Rotterdam is easy to reach by road from Germany via the A15 or A16 highways, and from Belgium via the A16. Some approximate distances by road are Brussels at 143 km, Paris at 450 km, London at 455 km, Berlin at 690 km, Milan at 1000 km, Barcelona at 1475 km, and Madrid at 1710 km.

When coming from Germany or Belgium, you’ll find clear signs on the highways directing you to the center of Rotterdam.

For up-to-date road information, you can visit the website of the ANWB association, which provides reports on traffic congestion, weather conditions, and traffic updates, although the website is available only in Dutch.

Other options to get to Rotterdam

Eindhoven Airport | Schiphol Airport | Rotterdam-Airport | By ferry | By train