What is the cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Basque Country?

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Basque Country is to bus which costs €80 - €160 and takes 20h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Basque Country?

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Basque Country is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs €210 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Basque Country?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Basque Country. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at San Sebastian / Donostia via Brussels-North train station and Bayonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Basque Country?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Basque Country. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Amara-Donostia via Gare du Nord, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Hendaia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Basque Country?

The distance between Rotterdam and Basque Country is 1220 km. The road distance is 1226.3 km.

How do I travel from Rotterdam to Basque Country without a car?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Basque Country without a car is to train which takes 9h 36m and costs €240 - €550.

How long does it take to get from Rotterdam to Basque Country?

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Rotterdam to Basque Country, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Basque Country bus from?

Rotterdam to Basque Country bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Basque Country train from?

Rotterdam to Basque Country train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train, bus or fly from Rotterdam to Basque Country?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Basque Country is to train which takes 9h 36m and costs €240 - €550. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €210 - €390 and takes 4h 57m, you could also bus, which costs €80 - €160 and takes 20h 55m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Basque Country bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Basque Country bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Basque Country train arrive?

Rotterdam to Basque Country train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Basque Country?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Basque Country is 1226 km. It takes approximately 12h 12m to drive from Rotterdam to Basque Country.

How do I get a bus ticket from Rotterdam to Basque Country?

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

Where can I stay near Basque Country?

There are 1733+ hotels available in Basque Country.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Rotterdam to Basque Country by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), 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.

Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane AMS - BIO
5h 8m
€88–258
Train, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bredatrain
2. Take the train from Breda to Eindhoventrain
3. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane EIN - BIO
6h 21m
€71–372
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendayetrain Tgv
9h 36m
€248–516
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain Eurostar
2. Take the bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
15h 4m
€117–250
Drive 1,226.3 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar 1,226.3 km
12h 12m
€220–317
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BRU - BIO
6h 11m
€91–241
Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane RTM - BIO
4h 57m
€213–384
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Brussels-North train stationbus 813 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Bayonnebus
3. Take the bus from Bayonne to San Sebastian / Donostiabus
20h 55m
€83–155

Rotterdam to Basque Country by train, subway, and foot

40Weekly Services

9h 36mAverage Duration

€248Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,220.1 km
Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Basque Country, Spain?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amara-Donostia via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaye, and Hendaia in around 9h 36m. Alternatively, Transavia Holland, Vueling Airlines, and Volotea fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) twice daily.

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