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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Spain is to train and fly which costs €70 - €240 and takes 5h 17m.

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 €260 - €650.

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 Marne La Vallee Chessy, Lyon Part Dieu and Barcelona Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.

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 6m and costs €200 - €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 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 34m and costs €260 - €650. Alternatively, you can train via Lyon, which costs €200 - €390 and takes 10h 6m, you could also bus, which costs €130 - €240 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 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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There are 10 ways to get from Rotterdam to Spain by plane, train (TGV, Renfe), train, bus, or car

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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 34m
€267–638
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
cheapest
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
5h 17m
€73–239
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 6m
€201–389
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Blaak to Roosendaaltrain Intercity
2. Take the bus from Antwerp to Barcelonabus FlixBus N1142
22h 13m
€112–207
Drive 1,417.5 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Barcelonacar 1,417.5 km
14h 40m
€256–370
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
€191–439
Fly Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Valencia Airport
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Valencia Airport (VLC)plane RTM - VLC
2h 46m
€215–945
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
€262–1,257
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
13h 19m
€311–533
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
22h 30m
€130–240

Rotterdam to Spain by train

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Distance: 1,395 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 6m.

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