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 €100 - €180 and takes 22h 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 32m and costs €220 - €410.

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 22h 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 50m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Spain?

The distance between Rotterdam and Spain is 1395 km. The road distance is 1418.3 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 50m and costs €350 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 2h 32m 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 Eurostar, 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 32m and costs €220 - €410. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs €350 - €550 and takes 10h 50m, you could also bus, which costs €100 - €180 and takes 22h 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 Eurostar, 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 42m to drive from Rotterdam to Spain.

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

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

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Fly Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Son Sant Joan Airport
best
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI)plane RTM - PMI
2h 32m
€226–403
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane AMS - BCN
5h 15m
€76–273
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
10h 50m
€354–549
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
22h 30m
€100–180
Drive 1,418.3 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Barcelonacar 1,418.3 km
14h 42m
€260–376
Fly Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane RTM - BCN
2h 46m
€198–513
Fly Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Valencia Airport
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Valencia Airport (VLC)plane RTM - VLC
2h 41m
€229–460
Fly Rotterdam The Hague Airport 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
3h 30m
€230–686
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Perpignantrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Perpignan to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
13h 18m
€268–449
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain Ec / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Perpignanbus
3. Take the bus from PERPIGNAN, Gare Routiere, Bd Saint-Assiscle, k/SNCF to Girona, Estació d'Autobusosbus
4. Take the train from Girona to Barcelona-Paseo De Graciatrain Re
24h 42m
€133–235

Rotterdam to Spain by train

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Distance: 1,395 km
Duration: 2h 32m

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 Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona Sants in around 10h 50m.

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