What is the cheapest way to get from Alicante to Rotterdam?

The cheapest way to get from Alicante to Rotterdam is to fly and train which costs €75 - €210 and takes 7h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alicante to Rotterdam?

The fastest way to get from Alicante to Rotterdam is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs €160 - €650.

Is there a direct bus between Alicante and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Alicante to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Alicante and arriving at Rotterdam via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Alicante and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Alicante to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Alacant/Alicante Terminal and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 4m.

How far is it from Alicante to Rotterdam?

The distance between Alicante and Rotterdam is 1580 km. The road distance is 1886.1 km.

How do I travel from Alicante to Rotterdam without a car?

The best way to get from Alicante to Rotterdam without a car is to train via Paris which takes 17h 4m and costs €180 - €550.

How long does it take to get from Alicante to Rotterdam?

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Alicante to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alicante to Rotterdam bus from?

Alicante to Rotterdam bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Alicante station.

Where do I catch the Alicante to Rotterdam train from?

Alicante to Rotterdam train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.

Train, bus or fly from Alicante to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Alicante to Rotterdam is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs €160 - €650. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs €180 - €550 and takes 17h 4m, you could also bus, which costs €100 - €130 and takes 30h 25m.

Where does the Alicante to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Alicante to Rotterdam bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where does the Alicante to Rotterdam train arrive?

Alicante to Rotterdam train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.

Can I drive from Alicante to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Alicante to Rotterdam is 1886 km. It takes approximately 19h 15m to drive from Alicante to Rotterdam.

How do I get a train ticket from Alicante to Rotterdam?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Alicante to Rotterdam?

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Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

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Alicante to Rotterdam - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Alicante to Rotterdam by plane, train (Renfe, TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, train, or train (Renfe, TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
best
1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane ALC - RTM
4h 56m
€162–652
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ALC - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 37m
€67–252
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Barcelona-Santstrain Eur / ...
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
17h 4m
€186–505
Bus
1. Take the bus from Alicante to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Rotterdambus BlaBlaCar Bus
30h 25m
€105–125
Drive 1,886.1 km
1. Drive from Alicante to Rotterdamcar 1,886.1 km
19h 15m
€328–474
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ALC - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 13m
€75–203
Fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane ALC - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Bredatrain
3. Take the train from Breda to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 51m
€81–235
Train
1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Barcelona-Santstrain Eur / ...
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Perpignantrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Perpignan to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
19h 49m
€188–478
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Alicante to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
2. Take the bus from Barcelona to Brussels Zaventem Airportbus
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Ec / ...
32h 16m
€118–234

Alicante to Rotterdam by train

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17h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,580.2 km
Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Alicante, Spain and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

Transavia Holland flies from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Rotterdam Centraal via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 17h 4m.

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