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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Barcelona is to bus which costs €50 - €100 and takes 21h 30m.

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 €150 - €700.

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 every day. The journey takes approximately 21h 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 Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Barcelona?

The distance between Rotterdam and Barcelona is 1214 km. The road distance is 1417.6 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 44m and costs €170 - €410.

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 Eurostar, 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 €150 - €700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €170 - €410 and takes 10h 44m, you could also bus, which costs €50 - €100 and takes 21h 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 Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord 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 bus ticket from Rotterdam to Barcelona?

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Where can I stay near Barcelona?

There are 5540+ hotels available in Barcelona.

Rotterdam to Barcelona - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Rotterdam to Barcelona by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane RTM - BCN
2h 46m
€157–672
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
21h 30m
€50–100
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
10h 44m
€175–405
Drive 1,417.6 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Barcelonacar 1,417.6 km
14h 40m
€247–356
Train, bus
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
13h 36m
€163–381

Rotterdam to Barcelona by train

16Weekly Trains

10h 44mAverage 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 flies 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 Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 10h 44m.

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