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 €55 - €170 and takes 21h 30m.

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 46m and costs €150 - €700.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Spain?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rotterdam and arriving at Barcelona - North Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21h 30m.

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 Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Barcelona Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Spain?

The distance between Rotterdam and Spain is 1214 km. The road distance is 1418 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 Paris which takes 10h 51m and costs €120 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 2h 46m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rotterdam 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 46m and costs €150 - €700. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs €120 - €460 and takes 10h 51m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €170 and takes 21h 30m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Spain bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Spain bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Barcelona - North Bus Station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Spain train arrive?

Rotterdam to Spain train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Spain?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Spain is 1418 km. It takes approximately 14h 32m to drive from Rotterdam to Spain.

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

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Where can I stay near Spain?

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Rotterdam to Spain - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Rotterdam to Spain by plane, train (TGV), bus, car, train, or train (TGV, Renfe)

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
best
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)RTM - BCN
2h 46m
€157–668
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Barcelona - North Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
21h 30m
€55–170
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris NordEurostar
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-SantsTgv
10h 51m
€127–456
Drive 1,418 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Barcelona1,418 km
14h 32m
€248–359
Fly Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Málaga Airport
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Málaga Airport (AGP)RTM - AGP
3h 16m
€144–987
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)AMS - BCN
5h 17m
€70–252
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Valencia Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Valencia Airport (VLC)AMS - VLC
5h 17m
€73–272
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)AMS - MAD
5h 28m
€73–282
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to PerpignanTgv
3. Take the train from Perpignan to Barcelona-SantsTgv
12h 29m
€162–454
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam CS to Brussels Airport-ZaventemEc / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport to BarcelonaFlixBus N781
23h 24m
€85–206

Rotterdam to Spain by train

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10h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,214.1 km
Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Spain?

Transavia Holland flies from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Barcelona-Plaça De Catalunya via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona Sants in around 10h 51m.

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