How much does a bus ticket from Rotterdam to Barcelona cost?

The bus ticket price from Rotterdam to Barcelona starts at R 1 004. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Rotterdam to Barcelona is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Rotterdam to Barcelona?

The average travel time between Rotterdam and Barcelona is around 1d , although the fastest bus will take about 21h 45m. This is the time it takes to travel the 1186 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Rotterdam and Barcelona?

The number of buses from Rotterdam to Barcelona can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 6 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Rotterdam to Barcelona by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Rotterdam to Barcelona?

When taking the bus from Rotterdam to Barcelona, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Rotterdam to Barcelona?

Buses travelling between Rotterdam and Barcelona leave from Busstation Rotterdam Centraal or Rotterdam Bushaltestelle and arrive at Estació del Nord de Barcelona, Barcelona Sants, Barcelona Airport.

Bus Rotterdam to Barcelona from R 937 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Rotterdam to Barcelona on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:30	Rotterdam Centraal Station	22h	12:30	Barcelona Nord	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:25	Rotterdam Centraal Station	1d	11:30	Barcelona Nord	No tags
Bus	07:50	Rotterdam CS	23h 25m	07:15	Barcelona Nord	No tags
Bus	10:15	Rotterdam CS	1d 1h	11:35	Barcelona Nord	No tags
Bus	16:50	Rotterdam CS	1d 1h	18:30	Barcelona Nord	No tags

Next departures from Rotterdam to Barcelona on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:25	Rotterdam Centraal Station	1d	11:30	Barcelona Nord	Cheapest
Bus	14:30	Rotterdam Centraal Station	22h	12:30	Barcelona Nord	Fastest
Bus	00:46	Rotterdam Centraal Station	22h 59m	23:45	Barcelona Nord	No tags
Bus	10:15	Rotterdam CS	1d 1h	11:35	Barcelona Nord	No tags
Bus	16:50	Rotterdam CS	1d 1h	18:30	Barcelona Nord	No tags

Next departures from Rotterdam to Barcelona on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:46	Rotterdam Centraal Station	22h 59m	23:45	Barcelona Nord	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:25	Rotterdam Centraal Station	1d	11:30	Barcelona Nord	No tags
Bus	10:15	Rotterdam CS	1d 1h	11:35	Barcelona Nord	No tags
Bus	04:50	Rotterdam CS	1d 2h	07:40	Sants	No tags
Bus	10:15	Rotterdam CS	1d 1h	12:00	Sants	No tags

Next departures from Rotterdam to Barcelona on 20 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:25	Rotterdam Centraal Station	1d	11:30	Barcelona Nord	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:15 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Rotterdam to Barcelona

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Barcelona. The journey takes about 11 hours 31 minutes and with fares starting at just R 2 995, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

11h 31mAverage duration

1186 kmDistance

28kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 1 004 - R 5 227	Average duration1d	CO₂ emissions 30kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 995 - R 7 008	Average duration11h 31m	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 1 653 - R 2 479	Average duration16h 20m	CO₂ emissions 50kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 327 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 128 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

Based on 11128 reviews, the company was rated 3.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. BlaBlaCar Bus ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 004

BlaBlaBus Rotterdam Barcelona recent customer reviews

Got stuck in Paris in the early evening as there was a farmers strike down south. No assistance given to spend the night and continue the travel. Bad experience and extra cost. Highly appreciate minimum reimbursement of hotel acco.

Petra B.

25 January 2024

ES Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Rotterdam and Barcelona?

Stops in Rotterdam

A - Busstation Rotterdam Centraal

B - Rotterdam Bushaltestelle

C - Weena - Rotterdam

D - Willemsplein 0 - Rotterdam

E - Rosestraat 1101

F - Weena

Stops in Barcelona

A - Estació del Nord de Barcelona

B - Barcelona Sants

C - Barcelona Airport

D - Carrer de Numància, 165

E - Barcelona Passeig de Gràcia

F - Zona Universitaria

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Rotterdam to Barcelona by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Rotterdam to Barcelona cost?
The bus ticket price from Rotterdam to Barcelona starts at R 1 004. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Rotterdam to Barcelona is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Rotterdam to Barcelona?
The average travel time between Rotterdam and Barcelona is around 1d , although the fastest bus will take about 21h 45m. This is the time it takes to travel the 1186 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Rotterdam and Barcelona?
The number of buses from Rotterdam to Barcelona can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 6 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Rotterdam to Barcelona by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Rotterdam to Barcelona?
When taking the bus from Rotterdam to Barcelona, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Rotterdam to Barcelona?
Buses travelling between Rotterdam and Barcelona leave from Busstation Rotterdam Centraal or Rotterdam Bushaltestelle and arrive at Estació del Nord de Barcelona, Barcelona Sants, Barcelona Airport.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

14/11

R 1 275

15/11

R 1 147

Today

R 1 210

17/11

R 1 085

18/11

R 1 001

19/11

R 1 153

20/11

R 1 334

21/11

R 1 245

The cheapest trip from Rotterdam to Barcelona was searched and found on 18 Nov 2025 with a price of R 1 001

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Rotterdam to Barcelona as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 001 to R 3 338 for a bus ticket from Rotterdam to Barcelona based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 001, which is on 2025-11-18.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.