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Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona to Rotterdam
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $62. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.2 - 3.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $62, and a train costs an average of $498.
Distance: 735 miles (1184 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$85 Average price Cheapest | $110 Average price | $498 Average price | $328 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
23h 16m Average total duration 22h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 14m Average total duration 13h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.2 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.6 - 7.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Rotterdam:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Rotterdam costing on average $110 (€89).
A bus is $413 (€334) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Rotterdam costing on average $498 (€403).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 44m.
Bus takes on average 22h 46m.
Travel optionsfrom Barcelona to Rotterdam
How to get from Barcelona to Rotterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Rotterdam is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 29186:05 AM2h15Barcelona El Prat Airport8:20 AMBrussels Airport$411One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FR 29186:05 AM2h15Barcelona El Prat Airport8:20 AMBrussels Airport$411One-way0 transfers
Fastest
SN37043:15 PM2h00Barcelona El Prat Airport5:15 PMBrussels Airport$911One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 8313412:30 AM21h50Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord10:20 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$721One-way0 transfers
- 3134 · 16574:40 PM22h20Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord3:00 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$1011One-way1 transfer
- 3140 · 16136:00 AM23h00Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord5:00 AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$1141One-way1 transfer
- FR 38079:10 AM2h15Barcelona El Prat Airport11:25 AMBrussels South Charleroi Airport$701One-way0 transfers
SN37069:20 PM2h05Barcelona El Prat Airport11:25 PMBrussels Airport$911One-way0 transfers
VY89887:20 PM2h10Barcelona El Prat Airport9:30 PMBrussels Airport$1041One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Rotterdam:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Rotterdam costing on average $110 (€89).
A bus is $413 (€334) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Rotterdam costing on average $498 (€403).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 44m.
Bus takes on average 22h 46m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Rotterdam as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Rotterdam by train.
- Travel with Transavia France, Ryanair, Vueling, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa to go to Rotterdam by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Rotterdam by bus.
- 7 direct flights per day with Transavia France, Ryanair, Vueling, Brussels Airlines.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus.
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