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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Basque Country is to train and bus which costs €55 - €230 and takes 18h 57m.

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 55m and costs €140 - €750.

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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 20m.

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 43m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Basque Country?

The distance between Rotterdam and Basque Country is 1218 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 43m and costs €150 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m 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 43m and costs €150 - €350. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €140 - €750 and takes 4h 55m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €190 and takes 20h 20m.

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 10m 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 1598+ 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 to Bilbao Airport
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane AMS - BIO
5h 11m
€86–310
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuidtrain EuroCity / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
18h 57m
€58–230
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 43m
€154–349
Drive 1,226.3 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar 1,226.3 km
12h 10m
€217–313
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BRU - BIO
5h 51m
€77–298
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane AMS - BIQ
6h 2m
€134–416
Fly Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Bilbao Airport
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane RTM - BIO
4h 55m
€149–733
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 San Sebastian / Donostiabus FlixBus N743
20h 20m
€59–183

Rotterdam to Basque Country by train, subway, and foot

38Weekly Services

9h 43mAverage Duration

€154Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,217.7 km
Duration: 5h 11m

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 43m. Alternatively, Transavia Holland, Vueling Airlines, and Volotea fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) 4 times a week.

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