How to travel from Amsterdam to Madrid

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Amsterdam to Madrid

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $63. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.5 - 3.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $63, and a train costs an average of $470.

Distance: 920 miles (1481 km)

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$312

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$153

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$553

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6h 29m

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3h 29m

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24h 38m

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24h 8m

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24h 2m

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23h 32m

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4.4 - 8.9kg

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1.5 - 3.7kg

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from Amsterdam to Madrid

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus1660 · 4003
    12:15 PM25h30
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    1:45 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $2151One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus1660 · 4003
    12:15 PM25h30
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    1:45 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $2151One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • KLMKL1501
    7:00 AM2h30
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    9:30 AMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $11421One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • BlaBlaCar Bus1696 · 3161
    8:00 AM25h45
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    9:45 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $2151One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus1658 · 3163
    1:30 PM25h40
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    3:10 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $2151One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus1646 · 4003
    8:55 AM28h50
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    1:45 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $2151One-way
    1 transfer
  • IberiaIB740
    7:20 AM2h45
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    10:05 AMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $3831One-way
    0 transfers
  • KLMAF5473+Air FranceAF1600
    7:25 AM8h10
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    3:35 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $3621One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air EuropaUX1098
    11:00 AM2h40
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    1:40 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $4241One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Amsterdam to Madrid

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Amsterdam to Madrid, 94,76% of our customers do not hesitate to choose the flight as their preferred way to travel. Nowadays, passengers who want to fly around Europe have more options than ever before. With dozens of budget airlines covering several routes which connect to virtually all European countries, taking a flight to reach your desired destination is easy and inexpensive. The low fares and the short flight time are, among others, some of the reasons why our users choose the airplane as the best way to get from Amsterdam to Madrid, even if they have to face baggage limitations and long lines at check-in and security control. You can book your flights with Omio to make sure you are always taking the fastest route or getting the best deal. You can also add extra luggage and book securely with several methods of payment such as Apple Pay, PayPal and more.

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FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam to Madrid.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Amsterdam and Madrid including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Madrid is a bus with an average price of $63 (€51).

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

A bus is $65 (€53) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Madrid costing on average $128 (€104).

A bus is $408 (€331) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Madrid costing on average $470 (€382).

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 40m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Train takes on average 22h 41m.

Bus takes on average 24h 40m.

The distance from Amsterdam to Madrid is approximately 920 miles (1481 km).
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Madrid is:
  • Around 55 flights per day.
  • Around 18 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam to Madrid:
  • Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Amsterdam to Madrid, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa to go to Madrid by bus.
  • Travel with Air Europa, Iberia Express, KLM, Iberia, Vueling, Air France, Pascan Aviation, Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, TAP Portugal, Swiss, Wamos Air, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Helvetic Airways, ITA to go to Madrid by flight.
  • Travel with Eurostar to go to Madrid by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Amsterdam to Madrid:
  • 11 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia Express, KLM, Iberia, Pascan Aviation, KLM Cityhopper.
Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam 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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