How to travel from Amsterdam to Madrid

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Amsterdam to Madrid

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €51. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.5 - 3.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €51, and a train costs an average of €380.

Distance: 920 miles (1481 km)

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€247

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€120

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€447

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6h 29m

Average total duration

3h 29m

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24h 38m

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24h 8m

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1h 49m

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1h 19m

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30m

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4.4 - 8.9kg

CO2 emissions

1.5 - 3.7kg

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Air Europa

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AVE

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

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from Amsterdam to Madrid

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

BlaBlaCar Bus1658 · 3163
01:30PM25h40
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
03:10PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$1511One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus1658 · 3163
01:30PM25h40
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
03:10PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$1511One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

KLMKL1503
09:40AM2h30
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
12:10PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$8661One-way
0 transfers

Other options

BlaBlaCar Bus1696 · 3161
08:00AM25h45
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
09:45AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$1871One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:00AM25h30
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
11:30AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$1981One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
07:55AM27h35
Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena
11:30AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$1981One-way
2 transfers
Air EuropaUX1094
07:00PM2h40
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
09:40PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$2941One-way
0 transfers
IberiaIB1344
07:55PM2h45
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
10:40PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$3651One-way
0 transfers
IberiaIB740
07:10AM2h45
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
09:55AMMadrid Barajas Airport
$3841One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Amsterdam to Madrid

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Amsterdam to Madrid, 94,76% 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 Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam to Madrid.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Amsterdam and Madrid including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Madrid is a bus with an average price of $64 (€51).

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

A bus is $66 (€53) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Madrid costing on average $130 (€104).

A bus is $413 (€329) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Madrid costing on average $477 (€380).

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Madrid is by train with an average journey time of 22h 41m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Flight takes on average 2h 40m.

Bus takes on average 24h 40m.

The distance from Amsterdam to Madrid is approximately 920 miles (1481 km).
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Madrid is:
  • Around 55 flights per day.
  • Around 18 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam to Madrid:
  • Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Amsterdam to Madrid, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with AVE, Eurostar to go to Madrid by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa to go to Madrid by bus.
  • Travel with Air Europa, Iberia Express, KLM, Iberia, Vueling Airlines, Air France, Pascan Aviation, Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, TAP Portugal, SWISS, Wamos Air, Norwegian Air, LAER, ITA to go to Madrid by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Amsterdam to Madrid:
  • 11 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia Express, KLM, Iberia, Pascan Aviation, KLM Cityhopper.
Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam 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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