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 €55 - €240 and takes 6h 38m.

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 €170 - €490.

Is there a direct bus between Barcelona and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Barcelona and arriving at Rotterdam via Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 47m.

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 via Paris which takes 10h 35m and costs €360 - €600.

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 FlixBus, depart from Barcelona 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 €170 - €490. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs €360 - €600 and takes 10h 35m, you could also bus, which costs €110 - €200 and takes 22h 47m.

Where does the Barcelona to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Barcelona to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk 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?

Book your Barcelona to Rotterdam train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Barcelona to Rotterdam bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 844+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Barcelona to Rotterdam - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Barcelona to Rotterdam by plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, train, or train (TGV, Renfe)

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Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport 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
€172–485
Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport 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 Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 38m
€58–235
Train via Paris
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
€365–592
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus FlixBus N1142
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Rotterdambus BlaBlaCar Bus
22h 47m
€116–195
Drive 1,420.7 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to Rotterdamcar 1,420.7 km
14h 32m
€252–364
Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport 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
€72–248
Bus to Girona–Costa Brava Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Girona Costa Brava Airportbus
2. Fly from Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane GRO - RTM
5h 10m
€257–1,125
Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport 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 Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 25m
€81–265
Bus to Girona–Costa Brava Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Girona Costa Brava Airportbus
2. Fly from Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane GRO - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 57m
€122–478
Train
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Perpignantrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Perpignan to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
12h 39m
€287–505
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Passeig De Gràcia to Gironatrain R11
2. Take the bus from Girona - Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Rotterdambus
23h 14m
€119–233

Barcelona to Rotterdam by train

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10h 35mAverage Duration

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

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

Transavia Holland and British Airways fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) twice 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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