How to travel from Düsseldorf to Madrid

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Düsseldorf to Madrid

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $68. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $68, and a train costs an average of $464.

Distance: 899 miles (1447 km)

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6h 33m

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from Düsseldorf to Madrid

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

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50429 · 3163
    10:40 AM28h30
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    3:10 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $1691One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50429 · 3163
    10:40 AM28h30
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    3:10 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $1691One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW9510
    4:10 PM2h30
    Dusseldorf Airport
    6:40 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $2541One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:55 AM27h35
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    11:30 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $2361One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:35 AM26h20
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    8:55 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $2751One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:35 AM25h35
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    8:10 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    $2931One-way
    1 transfer
  • IberiaIB1326
    6:20 AM2h40
    Dusseldorf Airport
    9:00 AMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $3001One-way
    0 transfers
  • German AirwaysKL1796+KLMKL1503
    6:20 AM5h50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    12:10 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $3661One-way
    1 transfer
  • German AirwaysKL1802+KLMKL1507
    2:30 PM5h05
    Dusseldorf Airport
    7:35 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $3661One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Madrid.

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There are 3 options to travel between Düsseldorf and Madrid including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Madrid is a bus with an average price of $68 (€55).

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

A bus is $46 (€38) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Madrid costing on average $114 (€93).

A bus is $397 (€322) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Madrid costing on average $464 (€377).

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

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Bus takes on average 26h 5m.

Train takes on average 27h 52m.

The distance from Düsseldorf to Madrid is approximately 899 miles (1447 km).
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Madrid is:
  • Around 42 flights per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Madrid:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Düsseldorf to Madrid, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Iberia, Lufthansa, Eurowings, Malta Air, Air France, Vueling, KLM, Air Nostrum, Avion Express Malta, PGA-Portugalia Airlines, Pascan Aviation, Swiss, ITA, TAP Portugal to go to Madrid by flight.
  • Travel with Eurostar to go to Madrid by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Madrid by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Düsseldorf to Madrid:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Iberia, Air Nostrum.
Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf 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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