How to travel from Florence to Madrid

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Florence to Madrid

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Florence to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.3 - 3.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $31, and a train costs an average of $311.

Distance: 799 miles (1287 km)

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$160

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$178

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$311

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6h 27m

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3h 27m

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28h 1m

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27h 31m

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27h 53m

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27h 23m

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3.9 - 7.7kg

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1.3 - 3.2kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Madrid is a flight with an average price of $160 (€133).

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

A flight is $18 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Madrid costing on average $178 (€147).

A flight is $150 (€125) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Madrid costing on average $311 (€257).

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 27m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Train takes on average 27h 23m.

Bus takes on average 27h 31m.

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

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from Florence to Madrid

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

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus94742 · 4731+AlsaNormal
    2:15 PM34h05
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    12:20 AMMadrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América
    $1011One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus94742 · 4731+AlsaNormal
    2:15 PM34h05
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    12:20 AMMadrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América
    $1011One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • Malta AirFR 9471
    7:15 AM2h20
    Pisa International Airport
    9:35 AMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $1531One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • BlaBlaCar Bus94742 · 4731+AlsaNormal
    2:15 PM32h35
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    10:50 PMMadrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América
    $1051One-way
    2 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus94742 · 4731+AlsaNormal
    2:15 PM32h20
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    10:35 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    $1211One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:30 AM27h00
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    10:30 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $1661One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY1494
    6:45 AM2h25
    Florence Peretola Airport
    9:10 AMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $1951One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale 4099 · Regionale 20455+Wizz Air MaltaW46013
    6:35 AM13h15
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    7:50 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $2051One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale 4099 · Regionale 20455+Wizz Air MaltaW46015
    6:35 AM15h20
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    9:55 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $2051One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Florence 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 Florence to Madrid.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Florence and Madrid including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Madrid is a flight with an average price of $160 (€133).

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

A flight is $18 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Madrid costing on average $178 (€147).

A flight is $150 (€125) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Madrid costing on average $311 (€257).

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 27m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Train takes on average 27h 23m.

Bus takes on average 27h 31m.

The distance from Florence to Madrid is approximately 799 miles (1287 km).
The average frequency per day from Florence to Madrid is:
  • Around 62 flights per day.
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence 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 Florence to Madrid:
  • Flights mostly depart from Florence Peretola Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Florence to Madrid, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Frecciarossa to go to Madrid by train.
  • Travel with Vueling, Malta Air, Ryanair, Iberia, ITA, Air France, KLM, Air Europa, Lufthansa, Air Nostrum, Brussels Airlines, Air Baltic, Swiss, Helvetic Airways to go to Madrid by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Madrid by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Florence to Madrid:
  • 6 direct flights per day with Vueling, Malta Air, Ryanair, Iberia, Air Nostrum.
Omio customers who travel from Florence 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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