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

The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Rotterdam is to fly and train which costs €60 - €210 and takes 5h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Rotterdam is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs €150 - €600.

Is there a direct bus between Barcelona and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Barcelona - North Bus Station station and arriving at Rotterdam. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Barcelona and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.

How far is it from Barcelona to Rotterdam?

The distance between Barcelona and Rotterdam is 1214 km. The road distance is 1420.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Barcelona to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 10h 35m and costs €320 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Barcelona to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to Rotterdam bus from?

Barcelona to Rotterdam bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Barcelona - North Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to Rotterdam train from?

Barcelona to Rotterdam train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.

Train, bus or fly from Barcelona to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Barcelona to Rotterdam is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs €150 - €600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €320 - €550 and takes 10h 35m, you could also bus, which costs €95 - €180 and takes 21h 30m.

Where does the Barcelona to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Barcelona to Rotterdam bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Rotterdam station.

Where does the Barcelona to Rotterdam train arrive?

Barcelona to Rotterdam train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Barcelona to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Rotterdam is 1421 km. It takes approximately 14h 32m to drive from Barcelona to Rotterdam.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 835+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

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

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

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 Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane BCN - RTM
4h 39m
€152–555
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BCN - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Anvers-Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 37m
€57–233
Train
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
10h 35m
€327–551
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Rotterdambus BlaBlaCar Bus
21h 30m
€95–180
Drive 1,420.7 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to Rotterdamcar 1,420.7 km
14h 32m
€253–365
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BCN - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 11m
€62–209
Fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane BCN - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Bredatrain
3. Take the train from Breda to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 34m
€80–262
Bus, train via Perpignan
1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Perpignan to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
14h 17m
€258–450
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Barcelona to Brussels Zaventem Airportbus FlixBus N781
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Ec
24h 1m
€128–229

Barcelona to Rotterdam by train

14Weekly Trains

10h 35mAverage Duration

€327Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,214.1 km
Duration: 4h 39m

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

Transavia Holland flies from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Rotterdam Centraal via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord in around 10h 35m.

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