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Compare train, bus, and flight for Berlin to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $112. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.9 - 4.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $112, and a flight costs an average of $95.
Distance: 1161 miles (1870 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$344 Average price | $220 Average price Cheapest | $616 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 32h 57m Average total duration 32h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
5.6 - 11.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Madrid:
A bus is $123 (€99) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Madrid costing on average $344 (€276).
A bus is $449 (€360) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Madrid costing on average $669 (€537).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 32h 27m.
Train takes on average 33h 12m.
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How to get from Berlin to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Berlin to Madrid is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IB7867:50 PM3h10Berlin Brandenburg Airport11:00 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1571One-way0 transfers
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IB7867:50 PM3h10Berlin Brandenburg Airport11:00 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1571One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IB7867:50 PM3h10Berlin Brandenburg Airport11:00 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1571One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus · FlixBus9:12 PM42h23Berlin Spandau3:35 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$2261One-way2 transfers
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FlixBus · FlixBus9:37 PM41h58Berlin Südkreuz station3:35 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$2311One-way2 transfers
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FlixBus · FlixBus9:28 PM42h07Berlin Hbf3:35 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$2311One-way2 transfers
IB7886:35 AM3h10Berlin Brandenburg Airport9:45 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$2301One-way0 transfers
AF1535 · AF10007:55 PM13h15Berlin Brandenburg Airport9:10 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$2591One-way1 transfer
IB78211:35 AM3h15Berlin Brandenburg Airport2:50 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$2741One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Madrid:
A bus is $123 (€99) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Madrid costing on average $344 (€276).
A bus is $449 (€360) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Madrid costing on average $669 (€537).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 32h 27m.
Train takes on average 33h 12m.
- Around 67 flights per day.
- Around 35 buses per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with Iberia Express, Ryanair, Iberia, Malta Air, Lufthansa, KLM, Brussels Airlines, Vueling, Air France, Lot Polish Airlines, Pascan Aviation, TAP Portugal, Swiss, Air Europa, Lufthansa City Airlines, GetJet Airlines, British Airways, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Madrid by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with Iberia Express, Ryanair, Iberia, Malta Air.
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