What is the travel distance from Rotterdam to Barcelona?

Rotterdam and Barcelona are 1186 km (736 miles) apart.

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

Buses departing from Busstation Rotterdam Centraal in Rotterdam will take you to Barcelona Sants in Barcelona.

Bus Rotterdam to Barcelona from $83 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Rotterdam to Barcelona on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:25am	Rotterdam Centraal Station	1d	11:30am	Barcelona Nord	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Rotterdam to Barcelona on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:25am	Rotterdam Centraal Station	1d	11:30am	Barcelona Nord	Cheapest
	Bus	12:46am	Rotterdam Centraal Station	22h 59m	11:45pm	Barcelona Nord	Fastest

Next departures for Rotterdam to Barcelona on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:46am	Rotterdam Centraal Station	22h 59m	11:45pm	Barcelona Nord	CheapestFastest
	Bus	11:25am	Rotterdam Centraal Station	1d	11:30am	Barcelona Nord	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:38 AM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Rotterdam to Barcelona

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Barcelona. The journey takes about 15 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $136, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

15h 20mAverage Duration

1185 kmDistance

50kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$83 - $347	Average Duration1d	CO₂ emissions 30kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$247 - $576	Average Duration11h 31m	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$136 - $136	Average Duration15h 20m	CO₂ emissions 50kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Rotterdam and Barcelona?

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

Stops in Barcelona

A
Barcelona Sants
Carrer de Viriat, 10, 08014 Barcelona, Spain
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B
Estació del Nord de Barcelona
Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80, 08013 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

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FlixBus

3.5/511,454 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,165 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

Based on 11165 reviews, the company was rated 3.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. BlaBlaCar Bus ticket prices on this trip start at $83

BlaBlaBus Rotterdam Barcelona recent customer reviews

Got stuck in Paris in the early evening as there was a farmers strike down south. No assistance given to spend the night and continue the travel. Bad experience and extra cost. Highly appreciate minimum reimbursement of hotel acco.

Petra B.

January 25, 2024

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Rotterdam to Barcelona by bus

What is the travel distance from Rotterdam to Barcelona?
Rotterdam and Barcelona are 1186 km (736 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Rotterdam to Barcelona?
Buses departing from Busstation Rotterdam Centraal in Rotterdam will take you to Barcelona Sants in Barcelona.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-25

$167

11-26

$154

Today

$146

11-28

$129

11-29

$114

11-30

$119

12-01

$89

12-02

$84

The cheapest trip from Rotterdam to Barcelona was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $84

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

You can expect to pay from $84 to $173 for a bus ticket from Rotterdam to Barcelona based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $84 which is on 2025-12-02.