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.
At a glance
Fastest
16h 16m
3 transfers
Train + Flight
€213
Cheapest
23h 43m
1 transfer
Train + Bus
€118
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Rotterdam to Madrid. The most useful door-to-door route takes 23h 43m by train, bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 1424 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
1424 km
Rotterdam to Madrid: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. 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.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Flight prices by day, Rotterdam to Madrid
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
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 50m€51Book
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 25
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
How long does it take to get from Rotterdam to Madrid?
The most useful route takes about 23h 43m by train, bus, 1 transfer.
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.
How much does Rotterdam to Madrid cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €118. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Rotterdam to Madrid?
On this route you travel with NS Int, FlixBus, Vueling, Renfe.
Can you get from Rotterdam to Madrid without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train, bus takes about 23h 43m.
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.
Operators: NS Int, FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026