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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Bilbao is to train and bus which costs €50 - €190 and takes 20h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Bilbao is to train and fly which takes 5h 11m and costs €90 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Bilbao via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 50m.

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 12h 49m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Bilbao?

The distance between Rotterdam and Bilbao is 1218 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 Paris which takes 11h 26m and costs €160 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m 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 FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Bilbao train from?

Rotterdam to Bilbao train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), 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 30m and costs €150 - €750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €430 and takes 12h 49m, you could also bus, which costs €65 - €190 and takes 21h 50m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Bilbao bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rotterdam to Bilbao train arrive?

Rotterdam to Bilbao train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), 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 to drive from Rotterdam to Bilbao.

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

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

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1563+ hotels available in Bilbao.

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

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

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 Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane AMS - BIO
5h 11m
€91–310
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rotterdam CS to Brussels-Nordtrain Ec
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Bilbaobus BlaBlaCar Bus
20h 47m
€52–181
Train, bus via Paris
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 San Sebastián / Donostia to Bilbao Intermodalbus
11h 26m
€165–377
Drive 1,321.6 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Bilbaocar 1,321.6 km
13h
€233–336
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
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
€77–308
Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane RTM - BIO
5h 30m
€152–730
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
12h 49m
€149–427
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 Bilbaobus FlixBus N743
21h 50m
€69–183

Rotterdam to Bilbao by train, subway, foot, and bus

38Weekly Services

11h 26mAverage Duration

€165Cheapest Price

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

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

Transavia Holland, Vueling Airlines, and two other airlines 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 12h 49m.

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