How to travel from Rotterdam to Madrid

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rotterdam to Madrid

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $75. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $75, and a train costs an average of $488.

Distance: 884 miles (1424 km)

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$152

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$203

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$488

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24h 7m

Average total duration

23h 37m

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32h 23m

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The cheapest way to travel from Rotterdam to Madrid is a bus with an average price of $152 (€123).

This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Madrid:

A bus is $51 (€41) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Madrid costing on average $203 (€165).

A bus is $336 (€272) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Madrid costing on average $488 (€395).

The fastest way to travel from Rotterdam to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 51m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Bus takes on average 23h 37m.

Train takes on average 31h 53m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Rotterdam and Madrid including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Rotterdam to Madrid among Omio's users.

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from Rotterdam to Madrid

How to get from Rotterdam to Madrid by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Rotterdam to Madrid is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • RyanairFR 5377
    5:35 PM2h25
    Brussels South Charleroi Airport
    8:00 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $911One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • RyanairFR 5377
    5:35 PM2h25
    Brussels South Charleroi Airport
    8:00 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $911One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Brussels AirlinesSN3721
    9:30 AM2h20
    Brussels Airport
    11:50 AMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $2061One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • BlaBlaCar Bus2662 · 4003
    11:25 AM25h50
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    1:15 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $1061One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus83133 · 3163
    2:00 PM25h10
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    3:10 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $1191One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:50 AM26h35
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    7:25 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    $1301One-way
    1 transfer
  • IberiaIB604
    7:05 AM2h30
    Brussels Airport
    9:35 AMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $1001One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air EuropaUX1172
    10:45 AM2h30
    Brussels Airport
    1:15 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $1501One-way
    0 transfers
  • RyanairFR 2947
    8:55 AM2h30
    Brussels Airport
    11:25 AMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $1591One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Rotterdam to Madrid

Travel to Madrid easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Rotterdam to Madrid.

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There are 3 options to travel between Rotterdam and Madrid including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Rotterdam to Madrid is a bus with an average price of $152 (€123).

This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Madrid:

A bus is $51 (€41) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Madrid costing on average $203 (€165).

A bus is $336 (€272) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Madrid costing on average $488 (€395).

The fastest way to travel from Rotterdam to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 51m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Bus takes on average 23h 37m.

Train takes on average 31h 53m.

The distance from Rotterdam to Madrid is approximately 884 miles (1424 km).
The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Madrid is:
  • Around 41 flights per day.
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rotterdam to Madrid:
  • Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rotterdam to Madrid, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Ryanair, Brussels Airlines, Air Europa, Iberia, Lufthansa City Airlines, Iberia Express, Vueling, KLM to go to Madrid by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa to go to Madrid by bus.
  • Travel with Eurostar to go to Madrid by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Rotterdam to Madrid:
  • 10 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia, Iberia Express.
Omio customers who travel from Rotterdam to Madrid often also extend their vacation to go to Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Málaga, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Madrid and these popular destinations at a great price.
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