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 €50 - €120 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 €170 - €550.

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 52m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Spain?

The distance between Rotterdam and Spain is 1846 km. The road distance is 1417.6 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 which takes 10h 52m and costs €150 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m 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 3h 16m and costs €140 - €1000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €150 - €390 and takes 10h 52m, you could also bus, which costs €50 - €120 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 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 40m 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 - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Rotterdam to Spain by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, or train

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 Málaga Airport
best
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane RTM - AGP
3h 16m
€146–982
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
21h 30m
€50–120
Train
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 52m
€157–388
Drive 1,417.6 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Barcelonacar 1,417.6 km
14h 40m
€247–357
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
€175–513
Fly Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport, bus
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane RTM - ALC
2. Take the bus from Alicante Aeropuerto to Estación de Autobuses de Murciabus
4h 28m
€197–622
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
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 17m
€65–263
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane AMS - MAD
5h 23m
€73–282
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Valencia Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Valencia Airport (VLC)plane AMS - VLC
5h 17m
€68–272
Train, bus via Perpignan
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 bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus
13h 32m
€139–320
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain Ec
2. Take the bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Barcelonabus FlixBus N781
23h 24m
€65–146

Rotterdam to Spain by train

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10h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,845.7 km
Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Spain?

Transavia Holland flies from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Málaga Airport (AGP) 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 52m.

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