How to travel from Rome to Madrid

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rome to Madrid

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rome to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $69. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.4 - 3.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $69, and a train costs an average of $378.

Distance: 846 miles (1363 km)

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$175

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$225

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$378

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6h 50m

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3h 50m

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30h 52m

Average total duration

30h 22m

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30m

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28h 55m

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28h 25m

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4.1 - 8.2kg

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1.4 - 3.4kg

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from Rome to Madrid

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • ITAAZ58
    8:10 AM2h35
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    10:45 AMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $4571One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus4788 · 93129+AlsaNormal
    3:20 PM40h20
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    7:40 AMMadrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América
    $3031One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • ITAAZ58
    8:10 AM2h35
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    10:45 AMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $4571One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:35 PM39h20
    Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)
    2:55 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    $4721One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:50 PM39h05
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    2:55 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    $4771One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:30 AM33h00
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    10:30 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $5371One-way
    1 transfer
  • Malta AirFR 2437
    9:25 AM2h40
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    12:05 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $4761One-way
    0 transfers
  • RyanairFR 9673
    12:00 PM2h40
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    2:40 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $4761One-way
    0 transfers
  • Malta AirFR 9601
    6:45 PM2h40
    Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    9:25 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $4761One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Rome to Madrid

The Best Way According to our Users

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

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Rome and Madrid including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Madrid is a flight with an average price of $69 (€56).

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

A flight is $27 (€22) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Madrid costing on average $95 (€78).

A flight is $309 (€251) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Madrid costing on average $378 (€307).

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 34m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Train takes on average 28h 25m.

Bus takes on average 32h 10m.

The distance from Rome to Madrid is approximately 846 miles (1363 km).
The average frequency per day from Rome to Madrid is:
  • Around 67 flights per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome 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 Rome to Madrid:
  • Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rome to Madrid, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Iberia, Ryanair, Malta Air, ITA, Air Europa, Wizz Air, Vueling Airlines, KLM, Air France, TAP Portugal, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, GetJet Airlines, Iberia Express, Amelia International, Wamos Air, Pascan Aviation, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Norwegian Air, Air Baltic, Airhub Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Turkish Airlines to go to Madrid by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Madrid by bus.
  • Travel with Frecciarossa to go to Madrid by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Rome to Madrid:
  • 16 direct flights per day with Iberia, Ryanair, Malta Air, ITA, Air Europa, Iberia Express.
Omio customers who travel from Rome 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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