The average train between Rotterdam and Cádiz takes 35h 21m and the fastest train takes 28h 52m. There is at least one train per day from Rotterdam to Cádiz. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Rotterdam and Cádiz. The earliest departure is at 9:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 7:58 PM which arrives into Cádiz at 11:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 35h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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28h 52m • 4 changes
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40h • 4 changes
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41h • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Cádiz. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Cádiz station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 21m.
Rotterdam to Cádiz train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Cádiz train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Cadiz station.
Book your Rotterdam to Cádiz train tickets online with Eurostar, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 5 other operators.
The distance between Rotterdam and Cádiz is 1,910.2 km. The road distance is 2,751 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Cadiz via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Barcelona-Sants, and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes in around 19h 44m.