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Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $114. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.8 - 4.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $114, and a train costs an average of $711.
Distance: 1124 miles (1809 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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$282 Average price | $225 Average price Cheapest | $711 Average price | $614 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 36h 48m Average total duration 36h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 41h 54m Average total duration 41h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
5.4 - 10.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.8 - 4.5kg 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 Vienna to Madrid:
A bus is $56 (€47) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Madrid costing on average $282 (€233).
A bus is $486 (€402) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Madrid costing on average $711 (€588).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 36h 18m.
Train takes on average 41h 24m.
Travel optionsfrom Vienna to Madrid
How to get from Vienna to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:55 PM39h15Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz8:10 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$2351One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:55 PM39h15Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz8:10 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$2351One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- FR 6899:35 AM3h10Vienna International Airport12:45 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$4571One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:45 PM42h40Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)7:25 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$2361One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 PM39h10Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz2:55 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$2391One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:25 PM39h30Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)2:55 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$2391One-way2 transfers
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LX20321:00 PM5h40Vienna International Airport6:40 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$3091One-way1 transfer- LX3531+LX203210:55 AM7h45Vienna International Airport6:40 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$3091One-way1 transfer
SN2906 · SN37316:10 PM5h15Vienna International Airport11:25 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$3091One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Madrid:
A bus is $56 (€47) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Madrid costing on average $282 (€233).
A bus is $486 (€402) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Madrid costing on average $711 (€588).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 36h 18m.
Train takes on average 41h 24m.
- Around 66 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with ÖBB | Railjet to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with Ryanair, Iberia, Lufthansa, Malta Air, Buzz, KLM, Brussels Airlines, Vueling, Air France, Air Serbia, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, TAP Portugal, Edelweiss Air to go to Madrid by flight.
- 4 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Iberia, Malta Air, Buzz.
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