What is the cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Madrid?

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Madrid is to bus which costs €55 - €180 and takes 24h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Madrid?

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Madrid is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs €170 - €480.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Madrid?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam and arriving at Madrid via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Madrid?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Madrid?

The distance between Rotterdam and Madrid is 1424 km. The road distance is 1673.4 km.

How do I travel from Rotterdam to Madrid without a car?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Madrid without a car is to train via Barcelona which takes 13h 35m and costs €150 - €480.

How long does it take to get from Rotterdam to Madrid?

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Rotterdam to Madrid, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Madrid bus from?

Rotterdam to Madrid bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rotterdam station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Madrid train from?

Rotterdam to Madrid train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train, bus or fly from Rotterdam to Madrid?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Madrid is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs €170 - €480. Alternatively, you can train via Barcelona, which costs €150 - €480 and takes 13h 35m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €180 and takes 24h 15m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Madrid bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Madrid bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Madrid train arrive?

Rotterdam to Madrid train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Madrid?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Madrid is 1673 km. It takes approximately 16h 31m to drive from Rotterdam to Madrid.

How do I get a train ticket from Rotterdam to Madrid?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Rotterdam to Madrid?

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Where can I stay near Madrid?

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Rotterdam to Madrid - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Rotterdam to Madrid by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV, Renfe, Ouigo), train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar, TGV, Renfe)

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Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport
best
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane RTM - MAD
5h 5m
€172–472
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris to Madridbus FlixBus N1093 / ...
24h 15m
€55–178
Train via Barcelona
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
13h 35m
€154–477
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain Eurostar
2. Take the bus from Aéroport Orly 4 to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus
21h 36m
€126–323
Drive 1,673.4 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Madridcar 1,673.4 km
16h 31m
€294–424
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane AMS - MAD
5h 16m
€73–280
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendayetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Irun to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
16h 28m
€152–521

Rotterdam to Madrid by train

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13h 35mAverage Duration

€154Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,423.6 km
Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Madrid, Spain?

British Airways, Transavia Holland, and two other airlines fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona-Sants in around 13h 35m.

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