How far is Rotterdam from Madrid?

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

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

Most of the buses traveling from Rotterdam to Madrid leave from Busstation Rotterdam Centraal and arrive at Madrid-Barajas Airport. These are the most popular departure and arrival 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 Madrid?

Once in Madrid, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Plaza Mayor, San Miguel Gourmet Market, Lazaro Galdiano Museum, Palacio Real and The Three Big Art Galleries - Paseo del Arte (Art Walk).

Bus Rotterdam to Madrid from $65 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Rotterdam to Madrid on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:55am	Rotterdam CS	1d 3h	11:30am	Madrid (South)	Cheapest
Bus	10:15am	Rotterdam CS	1d 3h	1:20pm	Madrid (South)	Fastest
Bus	11:25am	Rotterdam Centraal Station	1d 3h	3:10pm	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	4:50am	Rotterdam CS	1d 4h	9:05am	Madrid (South)	No tags
Bus	4:50am	Rotterdam CS	1d 5h	10:15am	Madrid (South)	No tags

Next departures for Rotterdam to Madrid 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 3h	3:10pm	Estación Sur	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 3:06 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Rotterdam to Madrid

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Madrid. The journey takes about 18 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $166, 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$66 - $364	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 36kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$166 - $166	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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,414 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

ES bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Rotterdam to Madrid 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

11/21

$95

11/22

$88

Today

$101

11/24

No data

11/25

$97

11/26

No data

11/27

$101

11/28

$91

The cheapest trip from Rotterdam to Madrid was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $88

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 $88 to $186 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 $91 which is on 2025-11-28.