What is the travel distance from Barcelona to Rotterdam?

The distance separating Barcelona and Rotterdam is 736 miles (1186 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Barcelona to Rotterdam start their journey at Barcelona Sants and wind up at Busstation Rotterdam Centraal. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

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

Once in Rotterdam, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Sonneveld House, Nederlands Fotomuseum, ss Rotterdam and Het Nieuwe Instituut.

Bus Barcelona to Rotterdam from $57 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Barcelona to Rotterdam on November 26
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	11:45pm	Barcelona Nord	1d	12:15am	Rotterdam CS	No tags
Bus	9:05pm	Barcelona Nord	1d	9:50pm	Rotterdam Zuidplein	No tags
Bus	8:30pm	Sants	1d 1h	10:10pm	Rotterdam CS	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

Next departures for Barcelona to Rotterdam on November 28
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

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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 the good way to reach Rotterdam. The journey takes about 15 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $90, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

15h 40mAverage Duration

735 milesDistance

50kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$58 - $298	Average Duration23h	CO₂ emissions 30kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$316 - $542	Average Duration10h 34m	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$90 - $114	Average Duration15h 40m	CO₂ emissions 50kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Barcelona and Rotterdam?

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

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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FlixBus

3.5/511,449 reviews

Staff4.2

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

3.5/511,161 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Barcelona to Rotterdam by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/24

$95

11/25

$82

Today

$95

11/27

$78

11/28

$91

11/29

$100

11/30

$68

12/01

$80

The cheapest trip from Barcelona to Rotterdam was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $68

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 $68 to $210 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 $68 which is on 2025-11-30.