What is the distance between Rotterdam and Bilbao?

The distance separating Rotterdam and Bilbao is 690 miles (1112 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Rotterdam to Bilbao?

If you're headed to Bilbao from Rotterdam, chances are that your bus will leave from Busstation Rotterdam Centraal and arrive at Estación Autobuses. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Bilbao?

Once in Bilbao, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Artxanda Viewpoint, Chillida Leku, Museum of Religious Art, Museum of Fine Arts and Euskal Museoa - Basque Museum.

Bus Rotterdam to Bilbao from $53 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Rotterdam to Bilbao on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:55pm	Rotterdam Zuidplein	22h 20m	11:15am	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	Rotterdam Zuidplein	22h 55m	3:10pm	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	4:50pm	Rotterdam CS	22h 20m	3:10pm	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	4:50pm	Rotterdam CS	22h 20m	3:10pm	Estación Autobuses	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	Rotterdam CS	1d	11:30pm	Estación Autobuses	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Rotterdam to Bilbao

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Bilbao. The journey takes about 13 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $108, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

13h 50mAverage Duration

689 milesDistance

47kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$57 - $227	Average Duration22h 20m	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$108 - $114	Average Duration13h 50m	CO₂ emissions 47kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,135 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

ES bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Rotterdam and Bilbao?

Stops in Rotterdam

A - Busstation Rotterdam Centraal

B - Rotterdam Bushaltestelle

C - Weena - Rotterdam

D - Willemsplein 0 - Rotterdam

E - Rosestraat 1101

F - Weena

Stops in Bilbao

A - Estación Autobuses

B - Zorroza, Abaro Estrata

C - Basurtu Kastrexana Errepidea

D - Buenos Aires Kalea, 2

E - Hotel Carlton

F - Bilbao-Abando Geltokia

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Rotterdam to Bilbao by bus

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The cheapest trip from Rotterdam to Bilbao was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $61

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Rotterdam to Bilbao, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $61 to $61 for a bus ticket from Rotterdam to Bilbao based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $61 which is on 2025-11-22.