How to get from Madrid to Rotterdam
- 1424 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Rotterdam: bus, train. The two cities are about 1424 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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1424 km
Madrid to Rotterdam: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Madrid → Bruxelles Midibus
FlixBus·22h 15m - 2Bruxelles Midi → Rotterdamtrain
SNCB·2h 06m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 23h 30m€51Book
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, SNCB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Rotterdam works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Madrid to Bruxelles Midi, about 22h 15m. Transfer in Bruxelles Midi and continue by SNCB train on to Rotterdam (2h 6m). In total it's roughly €116 over 25h 15m, 1 transfer.
Madrid to Rotterdam: common questions
Is there a bus from Madrid to Rotterdam?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a train from Madrid to Rotterdam?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Rotterdam from Madrid?
About 1424 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Madrid to Rotterdam?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, SNCB.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Rotterdam?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026