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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $55. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 8m. 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 $55, and a train costs an average of $536.
Distance: 920 miles (1481 km)
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$241 Average price | $111 Average price Cheapest | $546 Average price |
8h 8m Average total duration Fastest 5h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 49m Average total duration 13h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 7m Average total duration 17h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
4.4 - 8.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Madrid to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Madrid to Amsterdam is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IB7318:40 AM2h40Madrid Barajas Airport11:20 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$1491One-way0 transfers
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undefined · undefined3:30 PM27h05Madrid6:35 PMAmsterdam, Schiphol Airport$1201One-way1 transfer
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KL15006:00 AM2h25Madrid Barajas Airport8:25 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$4651One-way0 transfers
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- 3162 · 16636:35 PM25h24Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses7:59 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$1221One-way1 transfer
- 4004 · 16573:30 PM24h40Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses4:10 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$1361One-way1 transfer
- undefined · undefined3:30 PM24h40Madrid4:10 PMAmsterdam$1421One-way1 transfer
- IB7397:40 PM2h40Madrid Barajas Airport10:20 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$2021One-way0 transfers
BA459 · BA44212:05 PM6h40Madrid Barajas Airport6:45 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$2371One-way1 transfer- UX10917:05 AM2h35Madrid Barajas Airport9:40 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$2711One-way0 transfers
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How to Travel from Madrid to Amsterdam
The journey from Madrid to Amsterdam is popular with travelers for both business and leisure. Buses and flights travel regularly from Madrid to Amsterdam every day of the week. Key departure points in Madrid include the Madrid Barajas airport, and the Estacion Sur De Autobuses bus station.
Buses from Madrid to Amsterdam | Flights from Madrid to Amsterdam
Madrid to Amsterdam Travel Comparison
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€142 |
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What is the best way to travel from Madrid to Amsterdam?
Cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Amsterdam
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Amsterdam. Buses traveling from Madrid to Amsterdam depart from Madrid's Avenida de América or Estación Sur bus stations. The bus trip lasts at least 26 hours and 15 minutes, and requires a change in Paris. At least two buses travel from Madrid to Amsterdam everyday, typically departing in the afteroon around 4 pm and 7 pm. This bus route is operated by Eurolines.
Fastest way to travel from Madrid to Amsterdam
Flying is the fastest way to travel from Madrid to Amsterdam. Flights depart from either Madrid's Barajas airport and arrive at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport. Direct flights only last 2 hours and 30 minutes while some airlines offer cheap flights with a layoff. Airlines that travel from Madrid to Amsterdam include Iberia, Air Europa, and KLM. Over 15 direct flights travel from Madrid to Amsterdam every day.
Most popular way to travel from Madrid to Amsterdam
Taking a flight is the most popular way to travel from Madrid to Amsterdam. Catching a quick and direct flight from Madrid is much quicker than spending over 24 hours in a bus. The convenient public transportation options from Madrid and Amsterdam's airports to their respective city centers also help reduce the total travel time. The cost of traveling from Madrid to Amsterdam by plane can be reduced significantly if you book your tickets further in advance.
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Amsterdam:
A flight is $13 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Amsterdam costing on average $55 (€44).
A flight is $494 (€401) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Amsterdam costing on average $536 (€435).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 24h 31m.
Train takes on average 14h 10m.
- Around 54 flights per day.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- Travel with AVE, Renfe Viajeros, iryo to go to Amsterdam by train.
- Travel with Air Europa, Iberia Express, KLM, Iberia, Vueling, Pascan Aviation, TAP Portugal, Air France, Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, Transavia France, Wamos Air, Swiss, Qatar Airways, Helvetic Airways, ITA to go to Amsterdam by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Infobus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- 10 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia Express, KLM, Iberia, Pascan Aviation, KLM Cityhopper, Transavia France.
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