How much is the bus ticket from Rotterdam to Madrid?

The cheapest bus tickets from Rotterdam to Madrid start from $118. The average price for this route is around $221. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Rotterdam to Madrid?

The average bus travel time from Rotterdam to Madrid is 1d 4h, covering a distance of 1423 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Rotterdam to Madrid route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , BlaBlaCar Bus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Rotterdam to Madrid?

The earliest bus departs from Rotterdam to Madrid at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Rotterdam to Madrid?

A bus trip from Rotterdam to Madrid generates an estimated 36 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Rotterdam to Madrid?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus , with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11143 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Rotterdam to Madrid?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Rotterdam to Madrid?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Rotterdam to Madrid?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Bus Rotterdam to Madrid from $96 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Rotterdam to Madrid on December 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00pm	Rotterdam Zuidplein	1d 11h	9:05am	Madrid (South)	Cheapest
Bus	10:30am	Rotterdam Zuidplein	1d 2h	1:20pm	Madrid (South)	Fastest
Bus	4:50am	Rotterdam CS	1d 4h	9:05am	Madrid (South)	No tags
Bus	7:55am	Rotterdam CS	1d 3h	11:30am	Madrid (South)	No tags
Bus	10:15am	Rotterdam CS	1d 3h	1:20pm	Madrid (South)	No tags

Next departures for Rotterdam to Madrid on December 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30am	Rotterdam Zuidplein	1d 2h	1:20pm	Madrid (South)	Cheapest
Bus	7:50am	Rotterdam CS	1d	8:20am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Fastest
Bus	7:50am	Rotterdam CS	1d 1h	9:05am	Madrid (South)	No tags
Bus	7:55am	Rotterdam CS	1d 3h	11:30am	Madrid (South)	No tags
Bus	10:15am	Rotterdam CS	1d 3h	1:20pm	Madrid (South)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:55 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Rotterdam to Madrid

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Madrid. The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $118, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

1d 4hAverage Duration

1423 kmDistance

36kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$118 - $435	Average Duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 36kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$235 - $235	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
Visit page
B
Estación Sur
Mendez Alvaro, 83, , Madrid, 28045, Spain
Visit page
C
Avenida de América Metro
Avenida de América, 9, 28002 Madrid, Spain
Visit page
D
Moncloa
Plaza Moncloa, 671, 28008 Madrid, Spain
Visit page
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

3.5/511,528 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,194 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

ES Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Rotterdam to Madrid by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Rotterdam to Madrid?
The cheapest bus tickets from Rotterdam to Madrid start from $118. The average price for this route is around $221. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Rotterdam to Madrid?
The average bus travel time from Rotterdam to Madrid is 1d 4h, covering a distance of 1423 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Rotterdam to Madrid route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Rotterdam to Madrid?
The earliest bus departs from Rotterdam to Madrid at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Rotterdam to Madrid?
A bus trip from Rotterdam to Madrid generates an estimated 36 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Rotterdam to Madrid?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11143 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Rotterdam to Madrid?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Rotterdam to Madrid?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Rotterdam to Madrid?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12-03

$92

12-04

No data

Today

$191

12-06

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12-07

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12-08

$161

12-09

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12-10

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The cheapest trip from Rotterdam to Madrid was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $92

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 $92 to $269 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 $161 which is on 2025-12-08.