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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Stockholm
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Stockholm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $101. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 2.6 - 6.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $101, and a train costs an average of $726.
Distance: 1611 miles (2593 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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$265 Average price Cheapest | $277 Average price | $744 Average price | $659 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 48m Average total duration Fastest 4h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 50h 37m Average total duration 50h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 46h 22m Average total duration 45h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 32h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
7.8 - 15.6kg CO2 emissions | 2.6 - 6.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Stockholm:
A flight is $13 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Stockholm costing on average $277 (€229).
A flight is $479 (€397) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Stockholm costing on average $744 (€616).
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Train takes on average 45h 52m.
Bus takes on average 50h 7m.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Stockholm
How to get from Madrid to Stockholm by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Stockholm is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
AF1801 · AF14625:45 PM5h35Madrid Barajas Airport11:20 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport$2531One-way1 transfer
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AF1801 · AF14625:45 PM5h35Madrid Barajas Airport11:20 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport$2531One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IB82310:15 AM3h55Madrid Barajas Airport2:10 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport$2911One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM65h31Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)5:30 PMStockholm, Cityterminalen$3261One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 PM65h55Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses5:30 PMStockholm, Cityterminalen$3611One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:55 PM55h55Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)6:50 AMStockholm, Cityterminalen$4091One-way3 transfers
AF1601 · AF14624:40 PM6h40Madrid Barajas Airport11:20 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport$2531One-way1 transfer
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AF1649 · AF14626:09 AM17h11Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:20 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport$2571One-way2 transfers
KL1508 · KL12158:30 PM12h20Madrid Barajas Airport8:50 AMStockholm Arlanda Airport$2591One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Stockholm:
A flight is $13 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Stockholm costing on average $277 (€229).
A flight is $479 (€397) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Stockholm costing on average $744 (€616).
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Train takes on average 45h 52m.
Bus takes on average 50h 7m.
- Around 71 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Stockholm 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 Stockholm Arlanda Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Stockholm, Cityterminalen.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Stockholm by bus.
- Travel with Iberia, Lot Polish Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, KLM, Finnair, Vueling, Sas Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air France, Pascan Aviation, Air Europa, Air Serbia, Swiss, TAP Portugal to go to Stockholm by flight.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Stockholm by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with Iberia.
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