What's the distance between Rotterdam and Madrid by coach?

The journey from Rotterdam to Madrid by coach covers an approximate distance of 884 miles (1426 km).

How can I travel from Rotterdam to Madrid avoiding air travel?

You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Rotterdam to Madrid from £51 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Rotterdam to Madrid on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:55	Rotterdam CS	1d 3h	11:30	Madrid (South)	Cheapest
Bus	10:15	Rotterdam CS	1d 3h	13:20	Madrid (South)	Fastest
Bus	11:25	Rotterdam Centraal Station	1d 3h	15:10	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	04:50	Rotterdam CS	1d 4h	09:05	Madrid (South)	No tags
Bus	04:50	Rotterdam CS	1d 5h	10:15	Madrid (South)	No tags

Next departures from Rotterdam to Madrid on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:25	Rotterdam Centraal Station	1d 3h	15:10	Estación Sur	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 15:06 CET.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Rotterdam to Madrid

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Madrid. The journey takes about 18 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £130, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

18h 20mAverage duration

883 milesDistance

60kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£51 - £285	Average duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 36kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£130 - £130	Average duration18h 20m	CO₂ emissions 60kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Rotterdam and Madrid?

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 Madrid

A
Madrid-Barajas Airport
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B
Estación Sur
Mendez Alvaro, 83, , Madrid, 28045, Spain
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C
Avenida de América Metro
Avenida de América, 9, 28002 Madrid, Spain
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D
Moncloa
Plaza Moncloa, 671, 28008 Madrid, Spain
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E
Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla
Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla, 28046 Madrid, Spain
F
Ronda de Valencia 6
Ronda de Valencia 6, 28012 Madrid, Spain

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FlixBus

3.5/511,414 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,150 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Rotterdam to Madrid

What's the distance between Rotterdam and Madrid by coach?
The journey from Rotterdam to Madrid by coach covers an approximate distance of 884 miles (1426 km).
How can I travel from Rotterdam to Madrid avoiding air travel?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

21/11

£75

22/11

£69

Today

£80

24/11

No data

25/11

£76

26/11

No data

27/11

£79

28/11

£71

The cheapest trip from Rotterdam to Madrid was searched and found on 22 Nov 2025 with a price of £69

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

You can expect to pay from £69 to £146 for a bus ticket from Rotterdam to Madrid based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £71, which is on 2025-11-28.