How to get from Rotterdam to Madrid
- 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 Rotterdam to Madrid: train, bus. 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
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €148Checked Oct 6 | 16h 16m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Bus | €118Reading date not recorded | 23h 43m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€148Checked Oct 616h 16m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Bus€118Reading date not recorded23h 43m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Rotterdam to Madrid: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Rotterdam → Bruxelles Miditrain
NS Int·1h 27m - 2Bruxelles Midi → Madridbus
FlixBus·21h 25m
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· 25h 10m€57Book
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
NS IntRotterdam-Bruxelles Midi, Rotterdam-Brussels AirportBook →FlixBusBruxelles Midi-MadridBook →
VuelingLyon Saint-Exupéry-Barcelona El PratSee live options and dates →
RenfeBarcelona-MadridBook →On this route you travel with NS Int, FlixBus, Vueling, Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Rotterdam to Madrid works
Start with a NS Int train from Rotterdam to Bruxelles Midi, about 1h 27m. Transfer in Bruxelles Midi and continue by FlixBus bus on to Madrid (21h 25m). In total it's roughly €118 over 23h 43m, 1 transfer.
Rotterdam to Madrid: common questions
Is there a train from Rotterdam to Madrid?
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.
Is there a bus from Rotterdam to Madrid?
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.
How far is Madrid from Rotterdam?
About 1424 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Rotterdam to Madrid?
On this route you travel with NS Int, FlixBus, Vueling, Renfe.
What is the cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Madrid?
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