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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €85 - €160 and takes 21h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Rotterdam is to fly and train which takes 4h 47m and costs €85 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at Rotterdam via Brussels - Midi Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 42m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Rotterdam?

The distance between Bilbao and Rotterdam is 1219 km. The road distance is 1324.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Rotterdam without a car is to bus and train via Paris which takes 12h 15m and costs €240 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Bilbao to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Rotterdam bus from?

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

Where does the Bilbao to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Bilbao to Rotterdam bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Brussels - Midi Train Station.

Can I drive from Bilbao to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Rotterdam is 1325 km. It takes approximately 13h 8m to drive from Bilbao to Rotterdam.

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

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Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 834+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Bilbao to Rotterdam - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Bilbao to Rotterdam by plane, train, bus, or car

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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
best
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BIO - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 47m
€87–256
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BIO - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Anvers-Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 13m
€83–265
Bus, train via Paris
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
12h 15m
€248–524
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Rotterdambus BlaBlaCar Bus
21h 42m
€88–159
Drive 1,324.8 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Rotterdamcar 1,324.8 km
13h 8m
€237–342
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vitoria-Gasteizbus
2. Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Brussels Southbus
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
22h 42m
€101–193

Bilbao to Rotterdam by bus, foot, train, and subway

38Weekly Services

12h 15mAverage Duration

€248Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,218.6 km
Duration: 4h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Bilbao to Rotterdam via Brussels - Midi Train Station in around 21h 42m.

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