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 €90 - €160 and takes 19h 55m.

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 1m and costs €240 - €350.

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 Intermodal via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 55m.

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 36m.

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 30m and costs €300 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m 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 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 1m and costs €240 - €350. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €310 - €550 and takes 12h 36m, you could also bus, which costs €90 - €160 and takes 19h 55m.

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 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 9m 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 1773+ hotels available in Bilbao.

Rotterdam to Bilbao - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Rotterdam to Bilbao by train, plane, bus, 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.

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 12m
€92–286
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 15m
€83–262
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 Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodalbus
11h 30m
€300–542
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuidtrain Eurostar / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Bilbao Intermodalbus BlaBlaCar Bus
19h 53m
€110–213
Drive 1,321.6 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Bilbaocar 1,321.6 km
13h 9m
€234–338
Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane RTM - BIO
5h 1m
€242–341
Train, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly
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 24m
€95–357
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 36m
€312–513
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 Bilbao Intermodalbus N1143
19h 55m
€90–160

Rotterdam to Bilbao by train, bus, and foot

39Weekly Services

11h 30mAverage Duration

€300Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,218.2 km
Duration: 5h 12m

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) twice 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 36m.

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