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Compare bus, train, 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 €36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 11m. 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 €36, and a train costs an average of €296.
Distance: 735 miles (1184 km)
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€88 Average price Cheapest | €177 Average price | €315 Average price |
22h 32m Average total duration 22h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 21h 25m Average total duration 20h 55m 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 |
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The best way to travel from Rotterdam to Barcelona is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Rotterdam to Barcelona
Travel to Barcelona easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Rotterdam to Barcelona.
There are 3 ways to get from Rotterdam to Barcelona: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Barcelona is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $54 (€49) compared to other travel options to Barcelona:
A bus is $31 (€28) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $86 (€77) from Rotterdam to Barcelona.
Taking a bus costs $317 (€286) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $371 (€335).
The quickest way to travel from Rotterdam to Barcelona is by flight, which takes on average 2 h compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Barcelona by bus takes 21 h 45 min on average.
Taking a train requires on average 12 h 36 min of travel time.
Barcelona is approximately 734 miles (1184 km) away from Rotterdam.
The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Barcelona is:
- Around 1 bus per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Barcelona from Rotterdam as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rotterdam to Barcelona:
- Flights from Rotterdam to Barcelona most often leave from Rotterdam The Hague Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
The following travel companies offer services from Rotterdam to Barcelona:
- BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus can get you to Barcelona by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with BlaBlaCar Bus from Rotterdam to Barcelona for $54 (€49) on Omio.
- Transavia Airlines or Vueling Airlines can take you to Barcelona by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Vueling Airlines from Rotterdam to Barcelona for $70 (€63).
- Travel with Eurostar for trains to Barcelona. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Eurostar Rotterdam to Barcelona tickets on Omio for $371 (€335).
Yes, there are direct services available from Rotterdam to Barcelona with the following travel companies:
- 1 direct bus per day with BlaBlaCar Bus.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Barcelona as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Rotterdam and Barcelona.
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