The cheapest and fastest buses from Madrid to Amsterdam
Cheapest price
$222
Average price
$389
Fastest journey
1 d 40 m
Average duration
1 d 1 h 3 m
Buses per day
30
Distance
1481 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Amsterdam will cost around $389 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $222.
It's difficult to get from Madrid to Amsterdam without transferring at least once.
3160 · 162510:30 PM25h25Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses11:55 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$2221One-way1 transfer
3160 · 167110:30 PM25h20Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses11:50 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$2221One-way1 transfer
3162 · 16636:35 PM25h24Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses7:59 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$2221One-way1 transfer
undefined · undefined3:30 PM27h05Madrid6:35 PMAmsterdam, Schiphol Airport$2441One-way1 transfer
4004 · 16573:30 PM24h40Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses4:10 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$2591One-way1 transfer
4004 · 16573:30 PM24h40Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses4:10 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$2591One-way1 transfer
undefined · undefined3:30 PM24h40Madrid4:10 PMAmsterdam$2701One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:50 PM25h10Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses4:00 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$4141One-way1 transfer
3160 · 167110:30 PM25h20Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses11:50 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$2221One-way1 transfer
3162 · 16636:35 PM25h24Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses7:59 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$2221One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $56. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.5 - 3.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, and a train costs an average of $547.
Distance: 920 miles (1481 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
$114 Average price Cheapest | $247 Average price | $558 Average price |
13h 49m Average total duration 13h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 8m Average total duration Fastest 5h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 7m Average total duration 17h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.5 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 4.4 - 8.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Madrid to Amsterdam Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 27h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 27h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 24h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 27h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 27h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 07:59PM | Duration 25h24 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 29h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 29h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 25h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 34h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 34h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 33h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $157 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 33h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 31h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $154 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 32h46 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $108 |
Live departures
Madrid to Amsterdam bus times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Amsterdam buses for today, Thursday, April 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:50 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 27h20 | 4:10 PM Amsterdam, De Ruijterkade (Central Station) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:50 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 25h10 | 2:00 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:50 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 26h00 | 2:50 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:55 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 27h45 | 5:40 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:55 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 34h00 | 11:55 PM Amsterdam, Centraal Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:55 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 27h20 | 5:15 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:55 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 33h10 | 11:05 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:40 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 26h35 | 5:15 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:40 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 27h00 | 5:40 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
3162 · 1663 | 4:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 25h24 | 5:59 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:25 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 26h30 | 8:55 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:25 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 29h30 | 11:55 PM Amsterdam, Centraal Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:25 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 28h40 | 11:05 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:25 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 28h30 | 10:55 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 28h15 | 11:05 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 28h05 | 10:55 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 26h05 | 8:55 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 29h05 | 11:55 PM Amsterdam, Centraal Station | 2 transfers | |
3160 · 1625 | 8:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 25h25 | 9:55 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
3160 · 1671 | 8:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 25h20 | 9:50 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 30h55 | 3:30 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 30h35 | 3:10 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 34h20 | 6:55 AM Amsterdam, De Ruijterkade (Central Station) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 31h00 | 3:35 AM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 30h35 | 3:30 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 34h00 | 6:55 AM Amsterdam, De Ruijterkade (Central Station) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 30h15 | 3:10 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 30h40 | 3:35 AM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 31h50 | 5:40 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid to Amsterdam
Buses from Madrid to Amsterdam run on average 17 times per day, taking around 13h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $56 (€44) but you can travel from only $42 (€34) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 920 miles (1481 km) distance in 24h 31m.
Distance 920 miles (1481 km) |
Average bus duration 13h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $56 (€44) |
Buses per day 17 |
Fastest bus 24h 31m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Infobus from Madrid to AmsterdamYou can travel by bus between Madrid to Amsterdam with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Infobus for as low as $42 (€34). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Madrid to Amsterdam
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Amsterdam by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Amsterdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Rijksmuseum, a renowned museum housing Dutch art and history from the Middle Ages to the present
- Anne Frank House, a historic house and biographical museum dedicated to Jewish wartime diarist Anne Frank
- Van Gogh Museum, the largest collection of Vincent van Gogh's paintings and drawings in the world
- Vondelpark, a popular urban park offering open-air theatre, playgrounds, and cafes
- Dam Square, a central public square featuring the Royal Palace and the National Monument.
- Canal Cruise, a scenic boat tour offering views of Amsterdam's iconic canals and architecture
- Visit the vibrant Jordaan district, known for its narrow streets, independent art galleries, and cozy cafes
- Explore the bustling Albert Cuyp Market, offering a variety of goods from fresh produce to Dutch delicacies
- Experience the Heineken Experience, an interactive tour through the history of one of the world's most famous breweries
- Discover the NEMO Science Museum, a hands-on science center perfect for families and curious minds.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Madrid to Amsterdam
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
- La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5
- 06:00-23:00
- Rodilla, Mahoudrid
- Step-free access, elevators, accessible toilets
- Located inside the terminal, well-signposted, accessible, and generally clean
- No public showers in the bus station area; showers available in airport lounges (approx. €15-€30 for lounge access)
- Metro Line 8, Aeropuerto T4, 12 km
- 06:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Sloterdijk (in the station)
- Burger King (in the station)
- Julia's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 22, 36, 48 Metro: 50 Train: Intercity, Sprinter
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