How far is Madrid from Rotterdam?

Madrid and Rotterdam are 884 miles (1426 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Madrid to Rotterdam leave from Estación Sur and arrive 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 Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen, Witte de Withstraat, Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Kunsthal Rotterdam and TENT Rotterdam.

Bus Madrid to Rotterdam from $61 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Madrid to Rotterdam on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:35pm	Estación Sur	1d	6:55pm	Rotterdam Centraal Station	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 2:29 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Madrid 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 17 hours and with fares starting at just $91, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

17hAverage Duration

883 milesDistance

60kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$65 - $323	Average Duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 36kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$91 - $91	Average Duration17h	CO₂ emissions 60kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Madrid and Rotterdam?

Stops in Madrid

A
Estación Sur
Mendez Alvaro, 83, , Madrid, 28045, Spain
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B
Madrid-Barajas Airport
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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

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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,413 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

3.5/511,150 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

NL bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Madrid 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.

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$72

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$66

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$90

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The cheapest trip from Madrid to Rotterdam was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $66

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

You can expect to pay from $66 to $90 for a bus ticket from Madrid to Rotterdam based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $66 which is on 2025-11-26.