What is the cheapest way to get from Rotterdam Centraal Station to Bilbao?

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam Centraal Station to Bilbao is to train and fly which costs €70 - €240 and takes 6h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rotterdam Centraal Station to Bilbao?

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam Centraal Station to Bilbao is to train and fly which takes 5h 12m and costs €90 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam Centraal Station and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam Centraal Station station to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Bilbao via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam Centraal Station and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam Centraal Station to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Paris Nord, Denfert-Rochereau, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaia and Amara-Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.

How far is it from Rotterdam Centraal Station to Bilbao?

The distance between Rotterdam Centraal Station and Bilbao is 1218 km. The road distance is 1323.5 km.

How do I travel from Rotterdam Centraal Station to Bilbao without a car?

The best way to get from Rotterdam Centraal Station to Bilbao without a car is to train which takes 12h 27m and costs €260 - €550.

How long does it take to get from Rotterdam Centraal Station to Bilbao?

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Rotterdam Centraal Station to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam Centraal Station to Bilbao bus from?

Rotterdam Centraal Station to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam Centraal Station to Bilbao train from?

Rotterdam Centraal Station to Bilbao train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam Centraal Station to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Rotterdam Centraal Station to Bilbao is to train which takes 12h 27m and costs €260 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €190 and takes 19h 55m.

Where does the Rotterdam Centraal Station to Bilbao bus arrive?

Rotterdam Centraal Station to Bilbao bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Rotterdam Centraal Station to Bilbao train arrive?

Rotterdam Centraal Station to Bilbao train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam Centraal Station to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam Centraal Station to Bilbao is 1324 km. It takes approximately 13h 11m to drive from Rotterdam Centraal Station to Bilbao.

How do I get a bus ticket from Rotterdam Centraal Station to Bilbao?

Book your Rotterdam Centraal Station to Bilbao bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1826+ hotels available in Bilbao.

Rotterdam Centraal Station to Bilbao - 6 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Rotterdam Centraal Station to Bilbao by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, or car

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Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane AMS - BIO
5h 12m
€90–290
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BRU - BIO
6h 15m
€72–240
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendayetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
12h 27m
€266–508
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Brussels-North train stationbus 813 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Bilbaobus FlixBus N1143
19h 55m
€112–190
Drive 1,323.5 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam Centraal Station to Bilbaocar 1,323.5 km
13h 11m
€236–341
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuidtrain EuroCity / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Bilbao Intermodalbus BlaBlaCar Bus
20h 52m
€127–235

Rotterdam Centraal Station to Bilbao by foot, train, and subway

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12h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,218.1 km
Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Rotterdam Centraal Station, Netherlands and Bilbao, Spain?

You can take a vehicle from Rotterdam Centraal Station to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Rotterdam Centraal, Paris Nord, Denfert-Rochereau, Denfert-Rochereau, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 12h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Bilbao via Brussels-North train station in around 19h 55m.

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