- Must visit
Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
Major museum with Dutch and European art from the Middle Ages to today. Visit for paintings, design and changing exhibitions in a landmark building.
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Venice to Rotterdam
Showing times and prices for 24 Aug
Cheapest price
£72
Average price
£72
Fastest journey
18 h 5 m
Average duration
18 h 5 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
922 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Venice to Rotterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice to Rotterdam will cost around £72 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £72.
Fast trains
To travel from Venice to Rotterdam you need to make at least 3 changes.
RJ 80 · ICE 618 · ICE 222 · IC 282415:3518h05Venice Santa Lucia9:40Rotterdam Centraal£721One-way3 changes
- RJ 80 · ICE 618 · ICE 222 · IC 282415:3518h05Venice Santa Lucia9:40Rotterdam Centraal£721One-way3 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, flight and train for Venice to Rotterdam
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Venice to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £80.
Distance: 922 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
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£182 Average Price | £43 Average Price Cheapest | £74 Average Price |
22h 9m Average total duration 21h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 21h 25m Average total duration 20h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Venice to Rotterdam train times
The table below shows live departures for Venice to Rotterdam trains for today, Sunday 23 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 8:23 Venice | 21h51 | 6:14 Rotterdam | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Venice to Rotterdam
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Trains from Venice to Rotterdam run on average 2 times per day, taking around 21h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £80 but you can travel from only £17 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:55, the last at 23:15. The fastest train covers the 922 km distance in 20h 9m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £17
Distance 922 km |
Average train duration 21h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £80 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 20h 9m |
First train 5:55 |
Last train 23:15 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 6 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Flight from £17
Complete guide to Rotterdam
Things to do in Rotterdam
Discover the best of Rotterdam — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Rotterdam trip today.
- Must visit
Kunsthal Rotterdam
Contemporary art museum in the Museumpark, known for bold installations, photography and fashion exhibitions in a striking silver building.
- Recommended
Nederlands Fotomuseum
Museum on Dutch and international photography in former warehouse buildings on Wilhelminapier. Expect strong documentary and art photography shows.
- Must visit
Markthal
Lively market hall with dramatic ceiling artwork and striking horseshoe design. Worth visiting for the architecture and central location alone.
- Recommended
Oude Haven
Waterside district with converted warehouses, historic ships and broad views. Pleasant for walking and seeing Rotterdam’s maritime character.
- Recommended
Katendrecht
Historic harbour area transformed into a cultural quarter with quayside walks, architecture and river views. Good for a relaxed local-style stroll.
- Gluten-free
Hollandse nieuwe haring
Raw herring served with onion and pickles. A classic Dutch street snack, widely eaten in Rotterdam and across the country, especially from fish stalls.
Kibbeling
Small fried cod pieces, usually served with garlic or tartare sauce. A beloved Dutch fish snack commonly found at markets and harbours.
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Patatje oorlog
Crisp potato chips topped with mayonnaise, peanut sauce and chopped onion. This Dutch fast-food favourite is a familiar late-night choice in Rotterdam.
Restaurant The Millèn
Refined dining with seasonal menus and polished service in an elegant riverside setting at Hotel New York.
Fenix Food Factory
Bustling Market Hall food venue known for excellent seafood, oysters and shellfish in a lively modern setting.
Markthal
Popular food hall with varied local and international stalls, ideal for trying Dutch snacks in a casual central atmosphere.
Euro (€)
Moderate for Western Europe: hotels and dining are not cheap, but public transport is efficient and budget eats are easy to find.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- €8-15 for fast food or casual lunch.
- Mid-range
- €20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- €60+ per person for upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- €3-4.50 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Small change for cafés is appreciated.
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Prices
- Single ticket
- €4.50
- Day pass
- €16.50
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Rotterdam Centraal -> Rotterdam Centraal
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- For unlimited travel in Rotterdam, check whether a RET 1 day ticket suits your plans better than single tickets.
FAQs: Venice to Rotterdam train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Venice to Rotterdam by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rotterdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Venice to Rotterdam can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £80, while the average price tends to be around £182.
The train journey from Venice to Rotterdam covers a distance of 922 km and takes approximately 20h 9m. Trains run 2 per day.
The train distance from Venice to Rotterdam is 922 km.
The first train from Venice to Rotterdam leaves at 5:55.
The last train from Venice to Rotterdam departs at 23:15.
Trains from Venice to Rotterdam run approximately 2 times per day.
To get from Venice to Rotterdam, you can choose from several travel options including coach, flight and train.
There is no night train service from Venice to Rotterdam.
The train station in Venice that goes to Rotterdam is Venice Santa Lucia, and it arrives at Rotterdam Centraal.
The cheapest way to get from Venice to Rotterdam is by flight, costing approximately £17.
Booking trains from Venice to Rotterdam in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Venice to Rotterdam offers scenic views, especially as it traverses the picturesque landscapes of the Alps and passes through charming European towns and countryside, providing a visually appealing experience.
A day trip from Venice to Rotterdam is not feasible as the journey takes 20h 9m and covers 922 km. However, trains run 2 times per day.
In Rotterdam, visitors can explore the renowned Rotterdam Zoo, enjoy an exciting Spido Harbor Tour for views of the bustling port and skyline, and wander through the historic Delfshaven with its charming canals and quaint shops. For a vibrant atmosphere, Witte de Withstraat offers an eclectic mix of art galleries, trendy bars, and restaurants. Outdoor enthusiasts can head to Kralingse Bos for walking, cycling, and picnicking. Notable sights include the iconic Erasmus Bridge, the architecturally impressive Markthal, the unique Cube Houses, and Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, which features diverse artworks. The Euromast observation tower provides sweeping views of the city.
For an enriching experience in Rotterdam, 2 to 3 days are generally sufficient to explore its key attractions, such as the Markthal, the Cube Houses, and the Maritime Museum, while also enjoying its vibrant culinary scene and modern architecture.
Currently, there is no direct train service available from Venice to Rotterdam.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Venice and Rotterdam
Most Venice to Rotterdam trains use the Venezia Santa Lucia to Rotterdam Centraal station pair, with some services arriving at Rotterdam Alexander. Use this guide to compare Venice and Rotterdam train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Venice
Arrival train stations in Rotterdam
Which Venice station do trains to Rotterdam leave from?
Trains from Venice to Rotterdam leave from Venezia Santa Lucia. The station is 1 km from Venice city centre at Fondamenta Santa Lucia, 1, 30100 Venice, Italy.
Venezia Santa LuciaFondamenta Santa Lucia, 1, 30100 Venice, Italy+39 0415298711
City-centre transport
Getting to Venezia Santa Lucia from Venice city centre
Bus lines1, 2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 3, N
Train linesFR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, RER, EC, EN, RJ, VSOE
Venezia Santa Lucia train station facilities and services
Venezia Santa Lucia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: GROM Ice Cream, Venchi Cioccolato, Bistrot, Tentazione Café, L’Artenl Gelato
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi available throughout station. ATMs are located inside the main retail area.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located in the main passenger area.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Platform 1.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Wheelchair access, step-free access to platforms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Venice Times Hotel, Hotel Antiche Figure, Hotel Abbazia.
Venezia MestreViale Stazione, 30171 Venice, Italy+39 892021
City-centre transport
Getting to Venezia Mestre from Venice city centre
Venezia Mestre is 8 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainRe, 3876, 3884, 3888, 3892, 3896, 3963, 3965, 3967, 3971, 3973, 3975, 3977, 3979, 3981, 3983, 3985, 3987, 3989, 3993, 3997, 3662, 3571, 3581, 3640, 3402, 3428, 3431, 3433, 3435, 3437, 3438, 3439, 3441, 3445, 3443, 3574, 3569, 3524, 3518, 3508, 3567, 3504, 3498, 3496, 3492, 3488, 3482, 3506, 3674, 3961, 3872, 3861, 3666, 3648, 3656, 3652, 3638, 3604, 3486, 3478, 16048, 3660, 3644, 3620, 3632, 3618, 3614, 3608, 3600, 3490, 3452, 3447, 3538, 3579, 33815, 33813, 33689, 33665, 33657, 83748, 33817, 94354, 33821, 83746, 33827, 22486, 33819, 3969, 3484, 94442, 94362, 94356, 16574, 3456, 3420, 3411, 94350, 3502, 3650, 3616, 3646 · 11m · £7 · every ~21 min
11m · £14 · every ~1 min
Bus2, 7L · 10m · £2 · every ~10 min
2, N1 · 15m · £3 · every ~11 min
Itabus · 19m · £0.90
4a, 25b, 25a, 7, 29 · 19m · £3 · every ~3 min
N907, 977, x400, 541, N729, N535, N433, N406, N482, N277, 466, 540, 907, 491, 1411, 1491, 536, N491, 482, N544, N533, N536, N28, N1553 · 24m · £0.90 · every ~3 min
Venezia Mestre train station facilities and services
Venezia Mestre has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: McDonald’s, Chock Full O'Nuts, Puro Gusto, Juice Bar, Rossosapore
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are located by Forexchange on the ground floor.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:30. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Venezia Mestre: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Venezia Mestre: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Mestre: Full accessibility facilities, including toilets, ramps, wheelchairs, elevators and a mobility assistance center.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Best Western Hotel Tritone, The Plaza Hotel, Hotel Villa Constanza.
Which Rotterdam station do trains from Venice arrive at?
Trains from Venice to Rotterdam most often arrive at Rotterdam Centraal. Some services arrive at Rotterdam Alexander, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Rotterdam arrival station.
Rotterdam CentraalStationsplein 1, 3013 AJ Rotterdam, Netherlands+31 302357822
City-centre transport
Getting to Rotterdam Centraal from Rotterdam city centre
BusStopbus ipv trein · 9m
4 · 10m · £2
Rotterdam Centraal train station facilities and services
Rotterdam Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Smullers, Albert Heijn to go, Starbucks, La Place, Julia's, Ekmekci, LEON, The Doner Company, StationsHuiskamer, De Broodzaak, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are aTM machines are located outside the north side entrance and south side entrance.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00. Information desks are located inside the central hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located at the north side of the station, next to the escalator to Platform 15. A small safe costs €6.00 and a large safe costs €9.00 for 24 hours.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Rotterdam Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Rotterdam Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Centraal: Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access, personalized mobility assistance.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Rotterdam Marriott Hotel, Layin’ Rotterdam Central, Hostel Ani & Haakien.
Rotterdam AlexanderKleine Beer 601, Rotterdam, 3067 ZW, Netherlands
City-centre transport
Getting to Rotterdam Alexander from Rotterdam city centre
Rotterdam Alexander is 6 km from Rotterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainIntercity, Sprinter · 8m · £0.90 · every ~12 min
BusStopbus ipv trein, Taxibus ipv trein · 17m · every ~2 min
5 · 36m · £4
SubwayMetro ipv trein · 17m · £2 · every ~4 min
Rotterdam Alexander train station facilities and services
Rotterdam Alexander has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Alexander, Brasserie Waalhaven
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Rotterdam Alexander. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Rotterdam Alexander. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Rotterdam Alexander: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Rotterdam Alexander: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Alexander: Ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Bastion Hotel Rotterdam Alexander, NH Capelle, Campanile Rotterdam Oost.
Rotterdam NoordBergweg 273, 3037 EM Rotterdam, Netherlands
City-centre transport
Getting to Rotterdam Noord from Rotterdam city centre
Rotterdam Noord is 2 km from Rotterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainSprinter · 5m · £0.90 · every ~4 min
BusStopbus ipv trein · 11m
Tram4, 6 · 12m · £2 · every ~14 min
Rotterdam Noord train station facilities and services
Rotterdam Noord has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Rotterdam Noord.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Rotterdam Noord.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Rotterdam Noord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Rotterdam Noord: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Noord: Ramps.
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