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

The cheapest way to get from Spain to Rotterdam is to fly and train which costs €60 - €240 and takes 6h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Spain to Rotterdam is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs €190 - €700.

Is there a direct bus between Spain and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Barcelona - North Bus Station station and arriving at Rotterdam. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 21h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Spain and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Spain to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Plaça De Catalunya and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.

How far is it from Spain to Rotterdam?

The distance between Spain and Rotterdam is 1214 km. The road distance is 1420.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Spain to Rotterdam without a car is to train via Paris which takes 11h 39m and costs €360 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Spain to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Spain to Rotterdam bus from?

Spain to Rotterdam bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Barcelona - North Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Spain to Rotterdam train from?

Spain to Rotterdam train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.

Train, bus or fly from Spain to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Spain to Rotterdam is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs €160 - €490. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs €360 - €650 and takes 11h 39m, you could also bus, which costs €110 - €220 and takes 21h 50m.

Where does the Spain to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Spain to Rotterdam bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Rotterdam station.

Where does the Spain to Rotterdam train arrive?

Spain to Rotterdam train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Spain to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Spain to Rotterdam is 1421 km. It takes approximately 14h 32m to drive from Spain to Rotterdam.

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

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Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 631+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Spain to Rotterdam - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 13 ways to get from Spain to Rotterdam by plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, car, or train (TGV, Renfe)

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Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
best
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane BCN - RTM
4h 39m
€162–485
Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Brussels Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BCN - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 40m
€60–240
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
11h 39m
€361–603
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Antwerpbus N1142
2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Ec
20h 45m
€108–200
Drive 1,420.7 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to Rotterdamcar 1,420.7 km
14h 32m
€252–364
Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BCN - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 10m
€72–248
Fly Son Sant Joan Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Fly from Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane PMI - RTM
4h 31m
€195–655
Fly Málaga Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane AGP - RTM
5h 1m
€181–502
Fly Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MAD - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 26m
€86–267
Fly Valencia Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane VLC - RTM
4h 41m
€204–755
Fly Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAD - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h
€89–259
Train
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Perpignantrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Perpignan to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
13h 55m
€285–506
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Rotterdambus BlaBlaCar Bus
21h 50m
€110–220

Spain to Rotterdam by train

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11h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,214.1 km
Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Spain and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

Transavia Holland and British Airways fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barcelona-Plaça De Catalunya to Rotterdam Centraal via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 11h 39m.

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