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 €95 - €180 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 4h 47m and costs €200 - €380.

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 Intermodal 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 12h 40m.

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 27m and costs €260 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m 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 bus which takes 21h 5m and costs €95 - €180. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €200 - €380 and takes 4h 47m, you could also train, which costs €300 - €490 and takes 12h 40m.

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?

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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
4h 58m
€87–256
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 10m
€70–370
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 27m
€266–547
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Bilbao Intermodalbus BlaBlaCar Bus
21h 5m
€95–178
Drive 1,321.6 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Bilbaocar 1,321.6 km
13h 8m
€231–334
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 1m
€85–239
Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane RTM - BIO
4h 47m
€207–373
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 40m
€300–490
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ec
2. Take the bus from Brussels South to Vitoria-Gasteizbus
3. Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bilbao Intermodalbus
23h 21m
€105–236

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

40Weekly Services

11h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,218.2 km
Duration: 4h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Rotterdam to Bilbao Intermodal via Brussels - Midi Train Station in around 21h 5m. Alternatively, Transavia Holland, Vueling Airlines, and Volotea fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) once daily.

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