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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Rotterdam is to bus and train which costs €100 - €190 and takes 20h 26m.

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 5h 32m and costs €90 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 52m.

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, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Denfert-Rochereau and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 37m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Rotterdam?

The distance between Bilbao and Rotterdam is 1219 km. The road distance is 1325.8 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 train which takes 12h 37m and costs €290 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m 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 FlixBus, 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 12h 37m and costs €290 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €170 and takes 21h 52m.

Where does the Bilbao to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Bilbao to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North 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 1326 km. It takes approximately 13h 7m to drive from Bilbao to Rotterdam.

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

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

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 826+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Bilbao to Rotterdam - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Bilbao to Rotterdam by plane, train, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, or car

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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 to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 32m
€91–302
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 Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 30m
€77–252
Train
1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
12h 37m
€293–501
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Ec / ...
20h 26m
€103–182
Drive 1,325.8 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Rotterdamcar 1,325.8 km
13h 7m
€241–348
Fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane BIO - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 29m
€114–351
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N743 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus 813 / ...
21h 52m
€113–170

Bilbao to Rotterdam by train and subway

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Distance: 1,218.7 km
Duration: 5h 32m

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, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Denfert-Rochereau, Denfert-Rochereau, and Paris Nord in around 12h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao to Rotterdam Central Station via Brussels-North train station in around 21h 52m.

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