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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Spain is to bus which costs €110 - €200 and takes 23h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Spain is to fly which takes 2h 34m and costs €180 - €650.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Spain?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Spain. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Barcelona via Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Spain?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Spain. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Barcelona-Plaça De Catalunya via Marne La Vallee Chessy, Lyon Part Dieu and Barcelona Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Spain?

The distance between Rotterdam and Spain is 1395 km. The road distance is 1417.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Spain without a car is to train via Lyon which takes 10h 27m and costs €170 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Rotterdam to Spain, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Spain bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Spain train from?

Rotterdam to Spain train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train, bus or fly from Rotterdam to Spain?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Spain is to fly which takes 2h 34m and costs €180 - €650. Alternatively, you can train via Lyon, which costs €170 - €390 and takes 10h 27m, you could also bus, which costs €110 - €200 and takes 23h 25m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Spain bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Spain bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Spain train arrive?

Rotterdam to Spain train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Spain?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Spain is 1418 km. It takes approximately 14h 40m to drive from Rotterdam to Spain.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Spain?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Rotterdam to Spain by plane, train (TGV, Trenitalia, Renfe), bus, car, or train (TGV, Renfe)

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Fly to Son Sant Joan Airport
best
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI)plane RTM - PMI
2h 34m
€185–628
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N760 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Barcelonabus FlixBus N1142
23h 25m
€115–200
Train via Lyon
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Marne-la-Vallée-Chessytrain
2. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
10h 27m
€176–381
Drive 1,417.5 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Barcelonacar 1,417.5 km
14h 40m
€252–364
Fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane RTM - BCN
2h 46m
€176–483
Fly to Valencia Airport
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Valencia Airport (VLC)plane RTM - VLC
2h 41m
€244–1,011
Fly to Girona–Costa Brava Airport, bus
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO)plane RTM - GRO
2. Take the bus from Girona Costa Brava Airport to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
4h 5m
€258–1,075
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 Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
12h 16m
€287–495
Bus via Perpignan
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Perpignan - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Perpignan to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1bus
23h 42m
€127–231

Rotterdam to Spain by train

2Weekly Trains

10h 27mAverage Duration

€176Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,395.1 km
Duration: 2h 34m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Spain?

Transavia Holland and British Airways fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Barcelona-Plaça De Catalunya via Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy, Marne La Vallee Chessy, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona Sants in around 10h 27m.

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