How to travel from Berlin to Madrid

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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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Driving

$344

Average price

$220

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$616

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(fuel + tolls)

6h 57m

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3h 57m

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32h 57m

Average total duration

32h 27m

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23h 35m

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5.6 - 11.2kg

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1.9 - 4.7kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Madrid is a bus with an average price of $220 (€177).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 57m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Bus takes on average 32h 27m.

Train takes on average 33h 12m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Berlin and Madrid including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Berlin to Madrid among Omio's users.

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from Berlin to Madrid

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • IberiaIB786
    7:50 PM3h10
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    11:00 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $1571One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • IberiaIB786
    7:50 PM3h10
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    11:00 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $1571One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • IberiaIB786
    7:50 PM3h10
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    11:00 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $1571One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:12 PM42h23
    Berlin Spandau
    3:35 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $2261One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:37 PM41h58
    Berlin Südkreuz station
    3:35 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $2311One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:28 PM42h07
    Berlin Hbf
    3:35 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $2311One-way
    2 transfers
  • IberiaIB788
    6:35 AM3h10
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    9:45 AMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $2301One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air FranceAF1535 · AF1000
    7:55 PM13h15
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    9:10 AMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $2591One-way
    1 transfer
  • IberiaIB782
    11:35 AM3h15
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    2:50 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $2741One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Berlin to Madrid

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Berlin to Madrid, 100,00% 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 Berlin 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 Berlin 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 Berlin to Madrid.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Berlin and Madrid including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Madrid is a bus with an average price of $220 (€177).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 57m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Bus takes on average 32h 27m.

Train takes on average 33h 12m.

The distance from Berlin to Madrid is approximately 1161 miles (1870 km).
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Madrid is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Berlin to Madrid:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Berlin to Madrid, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Berlin to Madrid:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Iberia Express, Ryanair, Iberia, Malta Air.
Omio customers who travel from Berlin 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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