How to get to Rotterdam from Madrid

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Compare train, coach and flight for Madrid to Rotterdam

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £111 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 11m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £111, while a flight costs an average of £429.

Distance: 1424 km

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£429

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£111

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£282

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6h 11m

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4h 11m

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25h 26m

Average total duration

24h 56m

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30m

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17h 3m

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The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Rotterdam is a coach with an average price of £111.

This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Rotterdam:

A coach is £318 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Rotterdam costing on average £429.

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Rotterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 11m.

Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:

Coach takes on average 25h 26m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Madrid and Rotterdam including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 12h 52m sooner (4h 11m by flight vs 17h 3m by car). Tickets start at around £429 compared to roughly £282 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Madrid to Rotterdam

How to get to Rotterdam from Madrid by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Madrid to Rotterdam is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus4004 · 1657
    15:3023h30
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    15:00Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    £711One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus4004 · 1657
    15:3023h30
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    15:00Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    £711One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • RyanairFR 5376
    9:352h20
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    11:55Brussels South Charleroi Airport
    £1731One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    22:3532h10
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    6:45Rotterdam, Zuidplein
    £971One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    16:4028h05
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    20:45Rotterdam, Zuidplein
    £981One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    16:4028h25
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    21:05Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    £981One-way
    2 changes
  • RyanairFR 2948
    8:002h20
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    10:20Brussels Airport
    £2181One-way
    0 changes
  • Air EuropaUX1171
    7:202h25
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    9:45Brussels Airport
    £2441One-way
    0 changes
  • TAP PortugalTP1021 · TP642
    22:2516h40
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    15:05Brussels Airport
    £2861One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Madrid to Rotterdam

Travel to Rotterdam easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Rotterdam.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Madrid and Rotterdam including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Rotterdam is a coach with an average price of £111.

This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Rotterdam:

A coach is £318 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Rotterdam costing on average £429.

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Rotterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 11m.

Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:

Coach takes on average 25h 26m.

The Madrid to Rotterdam distance is approximately 1424 km.
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Rotterdam is:
  • Around 50 flights per day.
  • Around 15 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Rotterdam as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Rotterdam:
  • Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Rotterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Rotterdam by coach.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, CitizenPlane, Air Europa, Swiss, BA Cityflyer, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Baltic, Royal Air Maroc, Turkish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, ITA, British Airways, TAP Portugal, Ryanair, Iberia to go to Rotterdam by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Madrid to Rotterdam:
  • 10 direct flights per day with CitizenPlane, Air Europa, Brussels Airlines, Air Baltic, Ryanair, Iberia.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid to Rotterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, London, Antwerp. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rotterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Madrid to Rotterdam, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Rotterdam, visitors can explore the renowned Rotterdam Zoo, enjoy an exciting Spido Harbor Tour for views of the bustling port and skyline, and wander through the historic Delfshaven with its charming canals and quaint shops. For a vibrant atmosphere, Witte de Withstraat offers an eclectic mix of art galleries, trendy bars, and restaurants. Outdoor enthusiasts can head to Kralingse Bos for walking, cycling, and picnicking. Notable sights include the iconic Erasmus Bridge, the architecturally impressive Markthal, the unique Cube Houses, and Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, which features diverse artworks. The Euromast observation tower provides sweeping views of the city.
For an enriching experience in Rotterdam, 2 to 3 days are generally sufficient to explore its key attractions, such as the Markthal, the Cube Houses, and the Maritime Museum, while also enjoying its vibrant culinary scene and modern architecture.

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