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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rotterdam to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $71. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 7h 12m. 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 $71, and a train costs an average of $390.
Distance: 735 miles (1184 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
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$110 Average price Cheapest | $193 Average price | $410 Average price |
16h 8m Average total duration 15h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 12m Average total duration Fastest 7h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 25h 32m Average total duration 25h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.2 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.6 - 7.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Barcelona:
A bus is $83 (€68) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Barcelona costing on average $193 (€158).
A bus is $300 (€247) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Barcelona costing on average $410 (€337).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 38m.
Train takes on average 25h 2m.
Travel optionsfrom Rotterdam to Barcelona
How to get from Rotterdam to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rotterdam to Barcelona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 831332:00 PM22h30Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)12:30 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$971One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 831332:00 PM22h30Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)12:30 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$971One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FR 28352:20 PM2h00Brussels South Charleroi Airport4:20 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$3111One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:45 PM26h25Rotterdam, Zuidplein11:10 PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants$1641One-way2 transfers- FlixBus · FlixBus10:05 PM23h00Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)9:05 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$1761One-way1 transfer
- 51094 · 931297:30 PM23h55Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)7:25 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$2191One-way1 transfer
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LX7897:40 PM3h55Brussels Airport11:35 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$2221One-way1 transfer- LX1956+
LX7813:00 PM4h10Brussels Airport7:10 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$2221One-way1 transfer 
LH5627+LH181612:45 PM5h10Brussels Airport5:55 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$2261One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Barcelona:
A bus is $83 (€68) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Barcelona costing on average $193 (€158).
A bus is $300 (€247) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Barcelona costing on average $410 (€337).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 38m.
Train takes on average 25h 2m.
- Around 29 flights per day.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Barcelona as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
- Travel with Transavia France, Ryanair, Vueling to go to Barcelona by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Barcelona by bus.
- Travel with Eurostar to go to Barcelona by train.
- 7 direct flights per day with Transavia France, Ryanair, Vueling.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus.
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