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The cheapest and fastest trains from Vienna to Madrid

Showing times and prices for Jun 15

Cheapest price

$632

Average price

$632

Fastest journey

1 d 7 h 17 m

Average duration

1 d 7 h 17 m

Trains per day

Distance

1809 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Vienna to Madrid will cost around $632 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $632.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Vienna to Madrid without transferring at least 5 times.

08:28AM31h17

Vienna

03:45PMMadrid

$6321One-way

5 transfers

Travel Information

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 flight with prices starting from €56. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 7h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.8 - 4.5kg.

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Train	Most popular Flight	Bus
€515 Average price	€162 Average price Cheapest	€178 Average price
1d 31h 47m Average duration 1d 31h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	10h 48m Average duration Fastest 7h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*	1d 39h 6m Average duration 1d 38h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
- CO2 emissions	5.4 - 10.9kg CO2 emissions	1.8 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Vienna to Madrid

Austria

Spain

Trains from Vienna to Madrid run on average 1 times per day, taking around 1d 31h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $633 (€515) but you can travel from only $69 (€56) by flight.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from $69 (€56)

Distance

1124 miles (1809 km)

Average train duration

1d 31h 17m

Cheapest ticket price

$633 (€515)

Trains per day

Fastest train

1d 31h 17m

First train

12:19

Last train

13:19

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from $69 (€56)

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn from Vienna to Madrid trains

Find the best trains to Madrid from Vienna with Omio's travel partners Deutsche Bahn from $480 (€390). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of train services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Vienna to Madrid train.

Vienna to Madrid train information with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 32 h 56 min
Cheapest Price: $480
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Trains from Vienna to Madrid

FAQs: Travel by train from Vienna 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 Vienna to Madrid.

Cheap train tickets from Vienna to Madrid can start from as little as $494 (€402) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Vienna to Madrid is $494 (€402); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Vienna to Madrid train travel time is 32 h 32 min for the 1122 mile (1809 km) long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Vienna to Madrid leaves at 6: 05 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Vienna to Madrid leaves at 9: 10 PM.

There is 1 train a day from Vienna to Madrid which require at least one change with Deutsche Bahn. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the best Vienna to Madrid train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with Deutsche Bahn. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services from Vienna to Madrid to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 9: 10 PM.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Vienna and Madrid including taking a train, bus or flight.