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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Bilbao is to bus which costs €85 - €140 and takes 21h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Bilbao is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs €140 - €750.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam and arriving at Bilbao via Brussels - Midi Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Paris Nord, Massy Tgv, Hendaia and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Bilbao?

The distance between Rotterdam and Bilbao is 1226 km. The road distance is 1321.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Bilbao without a car is to train and bus via Irun which takes 11h 36m and costs €230 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Rotterdam to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Bilbao bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Bilbao train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Rotterdam to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Bilbao is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs €140 - €750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €230 - €410 and takes 13h 15m, you could also bus, which costs €85 - €140 and takes 21h 5m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Bilbao bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Bilbao bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Brussels - Midi Train Station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Bilbao train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Bilbao is 1322 km. It takes approximately 13h 8m to drive from Rotterdam to Bilbao.

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

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Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1687+ hotels available in Bilbao.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Rotterdam to Bilbao by bus, plane, train, car, or train (Eurostar, TGV)

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

Bus to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdambus
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane AMS - BIO
5h 39m
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
cheapest
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 2m
€79–266
Train, bus via Irun
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendayetrain Tgv
3. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodalbus
11h 36m
€236–497
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain Eurostar
2. Take the bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau to Bilbao Intermodalbus
16h 34m
€142–387
Drive 1,321.6 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Bilbaocar 1,321.6 km
13h 8m
€233–337
Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane RTM - BIO
5h 18m
€141–705
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain
2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Hendayetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
13h 15m
€230–409
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Bilbaobus BlaBlaCar Bus
21h 5m
€89–136

Rotterdam to Bilbao by bus

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21h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,226.4 km
Duration: 5h 39m

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

Transavia Holland, Vueling Airlines, and Volotea fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Paris Nord, Massy - Palaiseau, Massy Tgv, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 13h 15m.

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