How much is the bus ticket from Barcelona to Rotterdam?

The cheapest bus tickets from Barcelona to Rotterdam start at R 600. The average price for this route is around R 1 412. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Barcelona to Rotterdam?

The average bus journey time from Barcelona to Rotterdam is 23h, covering a distance of 1184 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 20h 40m and is operated by BlaBlaCar Bus .

Which bus companies service the Barcelona to Rotterdam route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , BlaBlaCar Bus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Barcelona to Rotterdam?

The earliest bus departs from Barcelona to Rotterdam at 00:30. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.

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

A bus trip from Barcelona to Rotterdam produces an estimated 30 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Barcelona to Rotterdam?

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 11278 reviews.

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

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

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Barcelona to Rotterdam?

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 Barcelona to Rotterdam?

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 Barcelona to Rotterdam from R 534 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Barcelona to Rotterdam on 7 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:50	Barcelona (Airport T2C)	1d 9h	06:45	Rotterdam Zuidplein	Cheapest
Bus	23:45	Barcelona Nord	1d	00:15	Rotterdam CS	Fastest
Bus	23:10	Sants	1d 1h	00:15	Rotterdam CS	No tags
Bus	23:10	Sants	1d 7h	06:45	Rotterdam Zuidplein	No tags
Bus	20:50	Barcelona (Airport T2C)	1d 9h	06:00	Rotterdam CS	No tags

Next departures from Barcelona to Rotterdam on 8 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:15	Barcelona Nord	21h 40m	18:55	Rotterdam Centraal Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	06:00	Barcelona Nord	23h	05:00	Rotterdam Centraal Station	No tags
Bus	16:40	Barcelona Nord	22h 17m	14:57	Rotterdam Centraal Station	No tags

Next departures from Barcelona to Rotterdam on 9 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00	Barcelona Nord	22h	09:00	Rotterdam Centraal Station	Cheapest
Bus	21:15	Barcelona Nord	21h 40m	18:55	Rotterdam Centraal Station	Fastest
Bus	06:00	Barcelona Nord	23h	05:00	Rotterdam Centraal Station	No tags
Bus	16:40	Barcelona Nord	22h 17m	14:57	Rotterdam Centraal Station	No tags

Next departures from Barcelona to Rotterdam on 10 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:40	Barcelona Nord	22h 17m	14:57	Rotterdam Centraal Station	Cheapest
Bus	21:15	Barcelona Nord	21h 40m	18:55	Rotterdam Centraal Station	Fastest
Bus	06:00	Barcelona Nord	23h	05:00	Rotterdam Centraal Station	No tags
Bus	11:00	Barcelona Nord	1d	11:10	Rotterdam Centraal Station	No tags

Next departures from Barcelona to Rotterdam on 11 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:40	Barcelona Nord	22h 17m	14:57	Rotterdam Centraal Station	Cheapest
Bus	21:15	Barcelona Nord	21h 40m	18:55	Rotterdam Centraal Station	Fastest
Bus	06:00	Barcelona Nord	23h	05:00	Rotterdam Centraal Station	No tags
Bus	11:00	Barcelona Nord	1d	11:10	Rotterdam Centraal Station	No tags

Next departures from Barcelona to Rotterdam on 12 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	16:40	Barcelona Nord	22h 17m	14:57	Rotterdam Centraal Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Barcelona to Rotterdam on 14 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:00	Barcelona Nord	1d	06:10	Rotterdam Centraal Station	Cheapest
Bus	21:15	Barcelona Nord	21h 40m	18:55	Rotterdam Centraal Station	Fastest
Bus	16:40	Barcelona Nord	22h 17m	14:57	Rotterdam Centraal Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Barcelona to Rotterdam

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Rotterdam. The journey takes about 19 hours and with fares starting at just R 1 346, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

19hAverage duration

1185 kmDistance

50kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 600 - R 5 914	Average duration23h	CO₂ emissions 30kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 5 306 - R 9 110	Average duration10h 34m	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 1 346 - R 1 346	Average duration19h	CO₂ emissions 50kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Barcelona and Rotterdam?

Stops in Barcelona

A
Barcelona Sants
Carrer de Viriat, 10, 08014 Barcelona, Spain
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B
Estació del Nord de Barcelona
Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80, 08013 Barcelona, Spain
Visit page
C
Barcelona Airport
D
Carrer de Numància, 165
Carrer de Numància, 165, 08029 Barcelona, Spain
E
Barcelona Passeig de Gràcia
Passeig de Gràcia, 36, 08007 Barcelona, Spain
Visit page
F
Zona Universitaria
Avinguda Diagonal, 712, 08034 Barcelona, 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

3.5/511 954 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 357 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Barcelona to Rotterdam by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Barcelona to Rotterdam?
The cheapest bus tickets from Barcelona to Rotterdam start at R 600. The average price for this route is around R 1 412. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Barcelona to Rotterdam?
The average bus journey time from Barcelona to Rotterdam is 23h, covering a distance of 1184 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 20h 40m and is operated by BlaBlaCar Bus.
Which bus companies service the Barcelona to Rotterdam route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Barcelona to Rotterdam?
The earliest bus departs from Barcelona to Rotterdam at 00:30. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Barcelona to Rotterdam?
A bus trip from Barcelona to Rotterdam produces an estimated 30 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Barcelona to Rotterdam?
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 11278 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Barcelona to Rotterdam?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Barcelona to Rotterdam?
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 Barcelona to Rotterdam?
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

05/01

R 3 628

06/01

R 2 125

Today

R 2 763

08/01

R 1 250

09/01

R 1 110

10/01

R 1 059

11/01

R 857

12/01

R 1 013

The cheapest trip from Barcelona to Rotterdam was searched and found on 11 Jan 2026 with a price of R 857

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

You can expect to pay from R 857 to R 3 628 for a bus ticket from Barcelona to Rotterdam based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 857, which is on 2026-01-11.