How to travel from Madrid to Berlin

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Berlin

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $122. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 9m. 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 $122, and a flight costs an average of $42.

Distance: 1161 miles (1870 km)

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$268

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$211

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$473

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8h 9m

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13h 44m

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13h 14m

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23h 15m

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5.6 - 11.2kg

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1.9 - 4.7kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Berlin is a bus with an average price of $211 (€169).

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

A bus is $57 (€46) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Berlin costing on average $268 (€215).

A bus is $295 (€237) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Berlin costing on average $506 (€406).

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Berlin is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 9m.

Other travel options to Berlin take longer:

Bus takes on average 13h 14m.

Train takes on average 30h 13m.

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

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from Madrid to Berlin

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBus
    10:25 PM42h41
    Madrid
    5:06 PMBerlin
    $1561One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    10:25 PM42h41
    Madrid
    5:06 PMBerlin
    $1561One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    1:55 PM35h35
    Madrid
    1:30 AMBerlin
    $2371One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    7:25 PM36h00
    Madrid
    7:25 AMBerlin
    $1731One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    2:45 PM37h45
    Madrid
    4:30 AMBerlin
    $1861One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    2:55 PM37h35
    Madrid
    4:30 AMBerlin
    $2011One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Madrid to Berlin

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Madrid to Berlin, 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 Madrid to Berlin, 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 Madrid to Berlin

Travel to Berlin 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 Madrid to Berlin.

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There are 3 options to travel between Madrid and Berlin including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Berlin is a bus with an average price of $211 (€169).

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

A bus is $57 (€46) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Berlin costing on average $268 (€215).

A bus is $295 (€237) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Berlin costing on average $506 (€406).

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Berlin is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 9m.

Other travel options to Berlin take longer:

Bus takes on average 13h 14m.

Train takes on average 30h 13m.

The distance from Madrid to Berlin is approximately 1161 miles (1870 km).
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Berlin is:
  • Around 68 flights per day.
  • Around 37 buses per day.
  • Around 11 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Berlin 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 Madrid to Berlin:
  • Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Berlin, 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, Air Europa, British Airways, TAP Portugal, Pascan Aviation, Lufthansa City Airlines, Sas Airways, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Norwegian Air Shuttle, GetJet Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Air Baltic, Luxair to go to Berlin by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Empresa Municipal de Transportes to go to Berlin by bus.
  • Travel with Renfe Viajeros to go to Berlin by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Berlin with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Iberia Express, Ryanair, Iberia, Malta Air.
  • 0 direct buses per day with Infobus.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid to Berlin often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Paris, Amsterdam, Munich, Dresden. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Berlin and these popular destinations at a great price.
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