The cheapest and fastest coaches from Madrid to Rotterdam
Cheapest price
£81
Average price
£103
Fastest journey
1 d 20 m
Average duration
1 d 1 h 40 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
1424 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Madrid to Rotterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Rotterdam will cost around £103 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £81.
To travel from Madrid to Rotterdam you need to make at least one change.
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Compare train and coach for Madrid to Rotterdam
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £53, and a train costs an average of £383.
Distance: 1424 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight | Train |
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£110 Average Price Cheapest | £148 Average Price | £391 Average Price |
24h 23m Average total duration 23h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 19m Average total duration 16h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Madrid to Rotterdam bus times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Rotterdam coaches for today, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:50 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 27h15 | 17:05 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:50 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 27h50 | 17:40 Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:45 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 31h10 | 21:55 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:45 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 30h05 | 20:50 Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:45 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 30h25 | 21:10 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:40 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 28h05 | 19:45 Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:40 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 28h00 | 19:40 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 2 changes | |
3162 · 1663 | 17:35 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 24h20 | 17:55 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:25 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 26h30 | 21:55 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:50 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 26h05 | 21:55 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:50 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 32h40 | 04:30 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid to Rotterdam
Buses from Madrid to Rotterdam run on average 10 times per day, taking around 23h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £53 but you can travel from only £49 by flight.
The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 1424 km distance in 24h 20m.
Distance 1424 km |
Average bus duration 23h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £53 |
Buses per day 10 |
Fastest bus 24h 20m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus from Madrid to RotterdamYou can travel by bus between Madrid to Rotterdam with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus for as low as £49. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Madrid to Rotterdam coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Rotterdam by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rotterdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Madrid, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses, Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4 and Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83. When arriving in Rotterdam, you can end your trip in coach stations like Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station), Rotterdam, Centraal Station and Rotterdam, Zuidplein.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses, which is located around 3.1 miles (5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station), located 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Madrid and Rotterdam
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
- La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Centraal (in the station)
- Dutch Delights (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 33, 38, 44 Metro: D, E Train: Intercity, Sprinter
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