How to travel from Hamburg to Madrid

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hamburg to Madrid

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $113. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 49m. 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 $113, and a flight costs an average of $111.

Distance: 1111 miles (1789 km)

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Driving

$278

Average price

$211

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Cheapest

$570

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(fuel + tolls)

6h 49m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 49m

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3h 0m

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30h 47m

Average total duration

30h 17m

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30m

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21h 54m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

5.4 - 10.7kg

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1.8 - 4.5kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Madrid is a bus with an average price of $211 (€173).

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

A bus is $67 (€55) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Madrid costing on average $278 (€228).

A bus is $454 (€372) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Madrid costing on average $665 (€545).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 49m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Bus takes on average 30h 17m.

Train takes on average 32h 13m.

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

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from Hamburg to Madrid

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • VuelingVY1821+iryo06360
    10:15 AM9h01
    Hamburg Airport
    7:16 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    $1521One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • VuelingVY1821+iryo06360
    10:15 AM9h01
    Hamburg Airport
    7:16 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    $1521One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • IberiaIB778
    6:50 AM3h00
    Hamburg Airport
    9:50 AMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $1581One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:33 PM38h37
    Hamburg Hbf
    8:10 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    $2031One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    9:45 PM33h40
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    7:25 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    $2161One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:33 PM39h22
    Hamburg Hbf
    8:55 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $2281One-way
    2 transfers
  • VuelingVY1821+iryo06180
    10:15 AM10h07
    Hamburg Airport
    8:22 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    $1741One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY1821+iryo06190
    10:15 AM11h55
    Hamburg Airport
    10:10 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    $1791One-way
    1 transfer
  • IberiaIB772
    12:15 PM3h00
    Hamburg Airport
    3:15 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $1951One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Madrid.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Hamburg and Madrid including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Madrid is a bus with an average price of $211 (€173).

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

A bus is $67 (€55) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Madrid costing on average $278 (€228).

A bus is $454 (€372) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Madrid costing on average $665 (€545).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 49m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Bus takes on average 30h 17m.

Train takes on average 32h 13m.

The distance from Hamburg to Madrid is approximately 1111 miles (1789 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Madrid is:
  • Around 50 flights per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Madrid:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hamburg to Madrid, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Madrid by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Madrid by train.
  • Travel with Iberia, Lufthansa, KLM, Brussels Airlines, Vueling, British Airways, Air France, GetJet Airlines, Pascan Aviation, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper to go to Madrid by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Hamburg to Madrid:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Iberia.
Omio customers who travel from Hamburg 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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