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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Barcelona is to train and fly which costs €70 - €250 and takes 5h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Barcelona is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs €170 - €490.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Barcelona?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rotterdam and arriving at Barcelona - North Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 22h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Barcelona?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Marne La Vallee Chessy and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Barcelona?

The distance between Rotterdam and Barcelona is 1214 km. The road distance is 1417.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 10h 22m and costs €170 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Rotterdam to Barcelona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Barcelona bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Barcelona train from?

Rotterdam to Barcelona train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train, bus or fly from Rotterdam to Barcelona?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Barcelona is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs €170 - €490. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €170 - €390 and takes 10h 22m, you could also bus, which costs €120 - €230 and takes 22h 30m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Barcelona bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Barcelona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Barcelona - North Bus Station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Barcelona train arrive?

Rotterdam to Barcelona train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Barcelona?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Barcelona is 1418 km. It takes approximately 14h 40m to drive from Rotterdam to Barcelona.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Barcelona?

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Rotterdam to Barcelona - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Rotterdam to Barcelona by plane, train (TGV, Trenitalia, Renfe), 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 Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
best
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane RTM - BCN
2h 46m
€175–481
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane AMS - BCN
5h 17m
€73–249
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Marne-la-Vallée-Chessytrain
2. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
10h 22m
€175–390
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ec
2. Take the bus from Antwerp to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus N1142
21h 26m
€111–207
Drive 1,417.5 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Barcelonacar 1,417.5 km
14h 40m
€251–363
Fly Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Girona–Costa Brava Airport, bus
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO)plane RTM - GRO
2. Take the bus from Girona Costa Brava Airport to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
4h 3m
€246–1,071
Train, bus via Perpignan
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuidtrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Perpignantrain Tgv
3. Take the bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus
12h 28m
€278–468
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
22h 30m
€120–230

Rotterdam to Barcelona by train

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10h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,214.1 km
Duration: 2h 46m

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

Transavia Holland and British Airways fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Barcelona-Sants via Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy, Marne La Vallee Chessy, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 10h 22m.

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