- Must visit
Museu Picasso
Major collection focused on Pablo Picasso’s formative years and his deep connection to Barcelona, housed in a set of medieval palaces in El Born.
Cheapest price
$80
Average price
$142
Fastest journey
22 h 30 m
Average duration
22 h 41 m
Buses per day
19
Distance
1184 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rotterdam to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rotterdam to Barcelona will cost around $142 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $80.
Of the 19 buses that leave Rotterdam for Barcelona on Sun, Jun 07, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 07 the direct buses cover the 1184 km distance in an average of 22 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 22 h 30 m .
On Sun, Jun 07 the slowest buses will take 22 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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51094 · 93129
2662 · 3133
1608 · 3141
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $71. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 7h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.2 - 3.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $71, and a train costs an average of $394.
Distance: 735 miles (1184 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
$111 Average price Cheapest | $194 Average price | $414 Average price |
16h 8m Average total duration 15h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 12m Average total duration Fastest 7h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 25h 32m Average total duration 25h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.2 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.6 - 7.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Barcelona:
A bus is $84 (€68) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Barcelona costing on average $194 (€158).
A bus is $303 (€247) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Barcelona costing on average $414 (€337).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 38m.
Train takes on average 25h 2m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 34h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 28h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:46AM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 22h59 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 26h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 29h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $143 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 23h25 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $139 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 23h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 22h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 25h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 25h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 25h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 24h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 23h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 22h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 22h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $138 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 22h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 26h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 26h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 25h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $197 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 24h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 22h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 23h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 25h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 30h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 24h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 34h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $104 |
The table below shows live departures for Rotterdam to Barcelona buses for today, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:50 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 26h50 | 7:40 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:55 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 25h50 | 9:45 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 AM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 25h25 | 9:45 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 AM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 24h45 | 9:05 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 25h20 | 11:35 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
2662 · 3133 | 11:25 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 24h05 | 11:30 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 22h40 | 11:35 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 23h05 | 12:00 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 22h30 | 12:00 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 transfers | |
83133 | 2:00 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 22h30 | 12:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 30h55 | 11:10 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 26h00 | 6:15 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:25 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 22h50 | 6:15 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
51094 · 93129 | 7:30 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 23h55 | 7:25 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:05 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 24h35 | 10:40 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:05 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 25h05 | 11:10 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 30h20 | 4:35 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 transfers | |
| Sunday, June 7 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:25 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 28h10 | 4:35 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 transfers | |
1608 · 3141 | 12:46 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 22h59 | 11:45 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Rotterdam to Barcelona run on average 15 times per day, taking around 15h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $71 (€58) but you can travel from only $38 (€31) by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 735 miles (1184 km) distance in 22h 30m.
Distance 735 miles (1184 km) |
Average bus duration 15h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $71 (€58) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 22h 30m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Barcelona — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Barcelona trip today.
Major collection focused on Pablo Picasso’s formative years and his deep connection to Barcelona, housed in a set of medieval palaces in El Born.
Catalonia’s national art museum, especially strong in Romanesque frescoes, Gothic art, and grand city views from Palau Nacional.
Hilltop museum dedicated to Joan Miró, combining paintings, sculptures, and temporary exhibitions in a landmark modern building on Montjuïc.
Barcelona’s most famous promenade, busy with street life and historic buildings, best experienced as a short walk rather than a long stay.
Atmospheric old quarter of medieval lanes, hidden squares, historic facades, and one of the city’s essential walking areas.
Elegant boulevard lined with luxury shops and standout modernist architecture, ideal for combining architecture, shopping, and city strolling.
Rustic bread rubbed with ripe tomato, olive oil, and salt. A staple of Catalan cuisine and often served with meals or charcuterie.
Traditional Catalan dish of roasted eggplant, red peppers, and onion, usually dressed with olive oil. Valued for its simple smoky flavor.
A refreshing salad of shredded salt cod, tomato, onion, and olives. A classic Barcelona and Catalan seafood starter.
Internationally acclaimed fine dining restaurant offering highly creative contemporary cuisine with exceptional service and a tasting-menu format.
Celebrated tapas bar and restaurant serving refined traditional plates, seafood, and meats in a polished but bustling setting.
Historic traditional restaurant in the Gothic Quarter known for classic Catalan dishes such as escudella, roast meats, and crema catalana.
Moderate by Western Europe standards. Tapas and transit are manageable, but central hotels and tourist areas cost more.
Service is usually included. Tipping is modest: round up or leave 5-10% for great service. Small change is fine in cafes; taxis can be rounded up.
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