The cheapest and fastest buses from Bilbao to Rotterdam
Cheapest price
€62
Average price
€128
Fastest journey
20 h 15 m
Average duration
21 h 25 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
1110 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bilbao to Rotterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bilbao to Rotterdam will cost around €128 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €62.
It's difficult to get from Bilbao to Rotterdam without transferring at least once.
3164 · 16639:25 PM21h30Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses6:55 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)€621One-way1 transfer
95930 · 16573:45 PM23h15Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses3:00 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)€741One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:40 PM22h50Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea1:30 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)€1171One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:40 PM22h25Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea1:05 PMRotterdam, Zuidplein€1191One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:05 PM22h35Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea6:40 PMRotterdam, Zuidplein€1191One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus10:50 AM20h15Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea7:05 AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)€1731One-way1 transfer
95920 · 16138:00 AM21h00Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses5:00 AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)€1201One-way1 transfer
3164 · 16639:25 PM21h30Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses6:55 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)€621One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:05 PM22h00Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea6:05 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)€1201One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:50 AM22h20Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea9:10 AMRotterdam, Zuidplein€1731One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Bilbao to Rotterdam
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €29, and a flight costs an average of €19.
Distance: 1110 km
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Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€58 Average price Cheapest | €83 Average price |
20h 38m Average total duration 20h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bilbao to Rotterdam bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bilbao to Rotterdam buses for today, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:35 PM Bilbao | 22h55 | 11:30 AM Rotterdam | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:35 PM Bilbao | 22h55 | 12:30 PM Rotterdam | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:45 PM Bilbao | 23h15 | 1:00 PM Rotterdam | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:25 PM Bilbao | 21h30 | 4:55 PM Rotterdam | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 7 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:20 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 26h25 | 6:45 AM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 2 transfers | |
95920 · 1613 | 8:00 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses | 21h00 | 5:00 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 20h15 | 7:05 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 AM Bilbao, Calle Luis Briñas / Basurtuko Kaputxinoen kalea | 22h20 | 9:10 AM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 2 transfers | |
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Why should you book Bilbao to Rotterdam buses with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs FlixBus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of BlaBlaCar Bus to find the best option for your trip from Bilbao to Rotterdam.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare FlixBus with all available travel options, which are bus and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Bilbao to Rotterdam.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu, Trainline or Checkmybus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of BlaBlaCar Bus to find the best option for your trip from Bilbao to Rotterdam.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Bilbao to Rotterdam.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bilbao to Rotterdam
Buses from Bilbao to Rotterdam run on average 8 times per day, taking around 20h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €29 but you can travel from only €19 by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 1110 km distance in 20h 0m.
Distance 1110 km |
Average bus duration 20h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price €29 |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 20h 0m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 42 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus from Bilbao to RotterdamYou can travel by bus between Bilbao to Rotterdam with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as €19. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bilbao to Rotterdam
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bilbao to Rotterdam by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rotterdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Bilbao to Rotterdam
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 58, 62, 77 Metro: L1, L2 Train: C1, C2
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Centraal (in the station)
- Dutch Delights (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 33, 38, 44 Metro: D, E Train: Intercity, Sprinter
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