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Compare train, bus, and flight for Berlin to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $164 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.9 - 4.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $164, while a flight costs an average of $518.
Distance: 1161 miles (1870 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$518 Average price | $164 Average price Cheapest | $590 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 15m Average total duration Fastest 5h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 35h 53m Average total duration 35h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
5.6 - 11.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Berlin to Madrid
Compare the available ways to get from Berlin to Madrid, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Madrid:
A bus is $355 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Madrid costing on average $518.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 35h 53m.
You'll arrive about 18h 20m sooner (5h 15m by flight vs 23h 35m by car) and save roughly $72 compared to fuel and tolls ($518 vs $590). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
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How to get from Berlin to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Berlin to Madrid is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IB7887:00 AM 3h15 Berlin Brandenburg Airport 10:15 AM Madrid Barajas Airport $79 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- IB788
7:00 AM 3h15 Berlin Brandenburg Airport 10:15 AM Madrid Barajas Airport $79 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FR 25279:45 AM 3h10 Berlin Brandenburg Airport 12:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport $93 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
1:50 PM 41h35 Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) 7:25 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) $216 1 One-way 3 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
1:15 PM 42h10 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz 7:25 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) $216 1 One-way 2 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus
10:00 PM 40h55 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz 2:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) $216 1 One-way 1 transfer
- IB782
11:35 AM 3h15 Berlin Brandenburg Airport 2:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport $98 1 One-way 0 transfers - IB786
7:45 PM 3h10 Berlin Brandenburg Airport 10:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport $146 1 One-way 0 transfers 
LO392 · LO4337:45 AM 6h50 Berlin Brandenburg Airport 2:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport $250 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Madrid:
A bus is $355 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Madrid costing on average $518.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 35h 53m.
- Around 67 flights per day.
- Around 26 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with KLM, Lufthansa, Air France, Iberia, Qatar Airways, Air Europa, TAP Portugal, Sas Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, British Airways, Iberia Express, Swiss, BA Cityflyer, Ryanair, Helvetic Airways, CitizenPlane, Vueling, Luxair, Malta Air, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Lufthansa Cityline, AJet, Bulgaria Air, KLM Cityhopper to go to Madrid by flight.
- 3 direct flights per day with Iberia, Iberia Express, Ryanair, CitizenPlane, Malta Air.
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