Road

Get To Rotterdam By Road

Getting to Rotterdam by road is a convenient option whether you’re travelling by car or international bus. The city has excellent motorway connections with Belgium, Germany and the rest of Europe, as well as numerous international bus services.

ℹ️ Quick Information
🚌 Buses FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus
🚗 Road access A15 and A16 motorways
📍 Arrival Rotterdam city centre
🌍 Connections More than 500 European cities

FlixBus

FlixBus connects Rotterdam with more than 500 towns and cities across Europe. Its main stop is located next to Rotterdam Centraal, making it one of the most convenient and affordable ways to reach Rotterdam by bus.

BlaBlaCar bus

BlaBlaCar Bus is another international bus company offering affordable connections to Rotterdam from several European cities. It is a good alternative for travellers looking for budget-friendly transport.

Getting to Rotterdam by car

Rotterdam is easily accessible by road from Germany via the A15 and A16 motorways, and from Belgium via the A16. The Dutch motorway network provides excellent connections with Rotterdam and other major cities in the Netherlands.

Driving distances to Rotterdam

Here are some approximate driving distances to Rotterdam from major European cities:

City Approximate Distance
🇧🇪 Brussels 143 km
🇫🇷 Paris 450 km
🇬🇧 London 455 km
🇩🇪 Berlin 690 km
🇮🇹 Milan 1,000 km
🇪🇸 Barcelona 1,475 km
🇪🇸 Madrid 1,710 km

📍 Note: Distances are approximate and may vary depending on the route you choose.

ANWB Traffic Information

Before starting your journey, you can check current traffic conditions, roadworks, congestion and weather-related disruptions on the ANWB website. The information is regularly updated, although the website is available mainly in Dutch.

For the latest road information, visit the ANWB traffic website.

Thanks to its excellent motorway network and international bus connections, travelling to Rotterdam by road is a convenient and affordable option from many European countries.

Other options to get to Rotterdam

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