What is the travel distance from Barcelona to Rotterdam?

It's about 1186 km (736 miles) from Barcelona to Rotterdam.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Barcelona to Rotterdam?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Estació del Nord de Barcelona, in Barcelona, and end it at Busstation Rotterdam Centraal, in Rotterdam.

Bus Barcelona to Rotterdam from $79 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Barcelona to Rotterdam on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:40pm	Barcelona Nord	22h 17m	2:57pm	Rotterdam Centraal Station	Cheapest
Bus	9:15pm	Barcelona Nord	21h 40m	6:55pm	Rotterdam Centraal Station	Fastest
Bus	6:00am	Barcelona Nord	23h	5:00am	Rotterdam Centraal Station	No tags
Bus	11:05am	Barcelona Nord	1d 2h	1:30pm	Rotterdam CS	No tags
Bus	1:20pm	Barcelona Nord	1d	2:15pm	Rotterdam CS	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Rotterdam on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00am	Barcelona Nord	23h	5:00am	Rotterdam Centraal Station	Cheapest
Bus	9:15pm	Barcelona Nord	21h 40m	6:55pm	Rotterdam Centraal Station	Fastest
Bus	4:40pm	Barcelona Nord	22h 17m	2:57pm	Rotterdam Centraal Station	No tags
Bus	2:50am	Barcelona Nord	1d 2h	5:30am	Rotterdam CS	No tags
Bus	11:05am	Barcelona Nord	1d 2h	1:30pm	Rotterdam CS	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Rotterdam on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:05pm	Barcelona Nord	23h 35m	8:40pm	Rotterdam CS	Cheapest
Bus	9:15pm	Barcelona Nord	21h 40m	6:55pm	Rotterdam Centraal Station	Fastest
Bus	6:00am	Barcelona Nord	23h	5:00am	Rotterdam Centraal Station	No tags
Bus	2:50am	Barcelona Nord	1d 2h	5:30am	Rotterdam CS	No tags
Bus	4:40pm	Barcelona Nord	22h 17m	2:57pm	Rotterdam Centraal Station	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Rotterdam on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:20pm	Barcelona Nord	1d 1h	3:05pm	Rotterdam CS	Cheapest
Bus	9:15pm	Barcelona Nord	21h 40m	6:55pm	Rotterdam Centraal Station	Fastest
Bus	6:00am	Barcelona Nord	23h	5:00am	Rotterdam Centraal Station	No tags
Bus	2:50am	Barcelona Nord	1d 3h	6:00am	Rotterdam CS	No tags
Bus	4:40pm	Barcelona Nord	22h 17m	2:57pm	Rotterdam Centraal Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Barcelona to Rotterdam

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Rotterdam. The journey takes about 16 hours, and with fares starting at just $165, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

16hAverage Duration

1185 kmDistance

50kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$83 - $430	Average Duration23h	CO₂ emissions 30kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$456 - $782	Average Duration10h 34m	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$165 - $165	Average Duration16h	CO₂ emissions 50kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Barcelona and Rotterdam?

Stops in Barcelona

A
Estació del Nord de Barcelona
Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80, 08013 Barcelona, Spain
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B
Barcelona Sants
Carrer de Viriat, 10, 08014 Barcelona, Spain
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C
Barcelona Airport
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D
Carrer de Numància, 165
Carrer de Numància, 165, 08029 Barcelona, Spain
E
Barcelona Passeig de Gràcia
Passeig de Gràcia, 36, 08007 Barcelona, Spain
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F
Zona Universitaria
Avinguda Diagonal, 712, 08034 Barcelona, Spain

Stops in Rotterdam

A
Busstation Rotterdam Centraal
Conradstraat 9, 3013 AN Stadscentrum, Netherlands
B
Rotterdam Bushaltestelle
Conradstraat 52, 3013 AR Stadscentrum
C
Weena - Rotterdam
Karel Doormanstraat 8, 3012 GJ Rotterdam, Netherlands
D
Willemsplein 0 - Rotterdam
Willemsplein 1-14, 3016 DR Rotterdam, Netherlands
E
Rosestraat 1101
Rosestraat 1101, 3071 AL Rotterdam, Netherlands
F
Weena
Weena 679, 3013 AM Rotterdam, Netherlands

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Barcelona to Rotterdam by bus

What is the travel distance from Barcelona to Rotterdam?
It's about 1186 km (736 miles) from Barcelona to Rotterdam.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Barcelona to Rotterdam?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Estació del Nord de Barcelona, in Barcelona, and end it at Busstation Rotterdam Centraal, in Rotterdam.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-19

$86

11-20

$137

Today

$132

11-22

$123

11-23

$123

11-24

$103

11-25

$98

11-26

$102

The cheapest trip from Barcelona to Rotterdam was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $86

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

You can expect to pay from $86 to $315 for a bus ticket from Barcelona to Rotterdam based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $98 which is on 2025-11-25.

What's the cheapest way to go from Barcelona to Rotterdam?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time23h	Avg Price$157	Daily Departures6
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time10h 34m	Avg Price$680	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel time16h	Avg Price$165	Daily Departures1