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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Alicante is to train and fly which costs €80 - €260 and takes 5h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Alicante is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs €200 - €650.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Alicante?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam to Alicante. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam and arriving at Alicante via Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and Estació d'Autobusos de València. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Alicante?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Alicante. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Alacant/Alicante Terminal via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 7m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Alicante?

The distance between Rotterdam and Alicante is 1580 km. The road distance is 1884.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Alicante without a car is to train via Paris which takes 17h 7m and costs €420 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Rotterdam to Alicante, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Alicante bus from?

Rotterdam to Alicante bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rotterdam station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Alicante train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Rotterdam to Alicante?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Alicante is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs €200 - €650. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs €420 - €750 and takes 17h 7m, you could also bus, which costs €180 - €340 and takes 30h 36m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Alicante bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Alicante bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Barcelona - North Bus Station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Alicante train arrive?

Rotterdam to Alicante train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Alicante?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Alicante is 1884 km. It takes approximately 19h 21m to drive from Rotterdam to Alicante.

How do I get a train ticket from Rotterdam to Alicante?

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Where can I stay near Alicante?

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There are 7 ways to get from Rotterdam to Alicante by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV, Renfe), train, bus, or car

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Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport
best
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane RTM - ALC
3h 7m
€207–631
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane AMS - ALC
5h 38m
€83–253
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Eur / ...
17h 7m
€428–710
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ec
2. Take the bus from Antwerp to Barcelonabus
3. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Alicantebus
29h 54m
€162–315
Drive 1,884.1 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Alicantecar 1,884.1 km
19h 21m
€336–486
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Perpignantrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Perpignan to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Eur / ...
18h 38m
€392–658
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Estació d'Autobusos de Valènciabus
3. Take the bus from Estació d'Autobusos de València to Alicantebus
30h 36m
€180–333

Rotterdam to Alicante by train

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Distance: 1,580.2 km
Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Alicante, Spain?

Transavia Holland flies from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Alacant/Alicante Terminal via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona-Sants in around 17h 7m.

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