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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Portbou is to bus which costs €90 - €170 and takes 24h.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Portbou is to fly and train which takes 4h 34m and costs €150 - €850.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Portbou?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Portbou. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at CERBÈRE - Centre-Ville via Brussels-North train station and PERPIGNAN - Gare Routière Bd St Assiscle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Portbou?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Portbou. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Port-Bou via Marne La Vallee Chessy and Perpignan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Portbou?

The distance between Rotterdam and Portbou is 1373 km. The road distance is 1302.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Portbou without a car is to train via Lagny-sur-Marne which takes 10h 52m and costs €270 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Rotterdam to Portbou, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Portbou bus from?

Rotterdam to Portbou bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Portbou train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Portbou?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Portbou is to train via Lagny-sur-Marne which takes 10h 52m and costs €270 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €170 and takes 24h.

Where does the Rotterdam to Portbou bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rotterdam to Portbou train arrive?

Rotterdam to Portbou train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Marne La Vallee Chessy station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Portbou?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Portbou is 1302 km. It takes approximately 13h 17m to drive from Rotterdam to Portbou.

How do I get a train ticket from Rotterdam to Portbou?

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Where can I stay near Portbou?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Rotterdam to Portbou by plane, train, train (Eurostar, TGV), 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.

Fly Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane RTM - BCN
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Gironatrain
3. Take the train from Girona to Portboutrain
5h 12m
€176–732
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuidtrain
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Perpignanbus
4. Take the train from Perpignan to Port-Boutrain Ter
21h 20m
€69–251
Train via Lagny-sur-Marne
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Marne La Vallee Chessytrain
2. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Perpignantrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Perpignan to Port-Boutrain Ter
10h 52m
€271–570
Drive 1,302.3 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Portboucar 1,302.3 km
13h 17m
€232–335
Fly Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Girona–Costa Brava Airport, train
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO)plane RTM - GRO
2. Take the train from Girona to Portboutrain
4h 34m
€154–826
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane AMS - BCN
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Gironatrain
4. Take the train from Girona to Portboutrain
7h 48m
€78–254
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuidtrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Perpignantrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Perpignan to Port-Boutrain Ter
12h 45m
€250–436
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 Perpignanbus
3. Take the bus from PERPIGNAN - Gare Routière Bd St Assiscle to CERBÈRE - Centre-Villebus 540
24h
€92–168

Rotterdam to Portbou by train

3Weekly Trains

10h 52mAverage Duration

€271Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,373.1 km
Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Port-Bou via Marne La Vallee Chessy and Perpignan in around 10h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to CERBÈRE - Centre-Ville via Brussels-North train station and PERPIGNAN - Gare Routière Bd St Assiscle in around 24h.

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