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Bus Kiel to Rotterdam: Trip Overview

Bus Kiel to Rotterdam: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$77
Average bus trip duration12h 20m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure8:15 AM
Distance287 miles (462 km)
Latest bus departure11:10 PM

Kiel to Rotterdam Buses

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We make sure you can find a bus service from Kiel to Rotterdam from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Rotterdam from Kiel, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures3
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures8:15AM - 11:10PM
Minimum Price$47
Average Ticket Price$77
Minimum Trip Duration12h
Average Bus Trip Duration12h20m
Distance287 miles (462 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Kiel - Rotterdam

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Rotterdam without flying. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.

The travel time from Kiel to Rotterdam is about 12h 20m, but you can get there in as little as 12h with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 287 miles (463 km) that separate the two cities.

Kiel and Rotterdam are 287 miles (463 km) apart.

About 3 buses travel this route daily, provided by FlixBus. The number of buses running from Kiel to Rotterdam may change based on the day of the week. Want to make your bus journey from Kiel to Rotterdam as easy as possible? Busbud has got you covered! Browse schedules, pick the perfect bus for your travel style and budget - all in one place.

The bus service operates from 8:15 AM for the initial departure and runs until 11:10 PM for the final departure.

Most of the buses traveling from Kiel to Rotterdam leave from Kiel (ZOB am Hbf) and arrive at Busstation Rotterdam Centraal. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

You can save a lot of money on your trip from Kiel to Rotterdam by choosing to travel by bus. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $47.

The bus ticket costs $77 on average. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $47 and $94, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Once in Rotterdam, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Luchtsingel, Van Nelle Fabriek, Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen and Chabot Museum.

Certainly! You can indeed opt for an overnight bus from Kiel to Rotterdam. Don't forget to bring a snack and a blanket to help you stay comfortable through the night.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Kiel to Rotterdam but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Kiel to Rotterdam, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Kiel to Rotterdam.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Kiel to Rotterdam while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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Bus from Rotterdam to Kiel

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