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 €90 - €130 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 6h 24m and costs €85 - €290.

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.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Massy - Palaiseau and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 29m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Rotterdam?

The distance between Bilbao and Rotterdam is 1199 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 Irun which takes 12h 8m and costs €230 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m 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 do I catch the Bilbao to Rotterdam train from?

Bilbao to Rotterdam train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.

Train or bus from Bilbao to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Rotterdam is to train which takes 13h 29m and costs €220 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €130 and takes 21h 42m.

Where does the Bilbao to Rotterdam bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bilbao to Rotterdam train arrive?

Bilbao to Rotterdam train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia 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 825+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

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

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

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 Brussels Airport, train
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1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BIO - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 24m
€85–282
Bus, train via Irun
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 8m
€233–504
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Paris - Massy-Palaiseaubus
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
17h 1m
€142–392
Drive 1,324.8 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Rotterdamcar 1,324.8 km
13h 8m
€236–340
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, bus
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BIO - AMS
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam to Rotterdambus
6h 30m
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BIO - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Alexandertrain
8h 21m
€113–356
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BIO - CDG
2. Take the train from Airport Charles de Gaulle to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 39m
€137–482
Train
1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
13h 29m
€226–416
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
€93–128

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

38Weekly Services

12h 8mAverage Duration

€233Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,199 km
Duration: 6h 24m

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

You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Rotterdam Centraal via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Massy Tgv, Massy - Palaiseau, and Paris Nord in around 13h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao to Rotterdam via Brussels - Midi Train Station in around 21h 42m.

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