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How to travel from Berlin to Madrid

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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 prices starting from €125. 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 1.9 - 4.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €125, and a train costs an average of €420.

Distance: 1161 miles (1870 km)

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€319

Average price

€209

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€420

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6h 55m

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Fastest

3h 55m

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32h 54m

Average total duration

32h 24m

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30m

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52h 21m

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51h 51m

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30m

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5.6 - 11.2kg

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1.9 - 4.7kg

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Iberia Express

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

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from Berlin to Madrid

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

Iberia ExpressIB1810
07:40PM3h10
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
10:50PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$2701One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Iberia ExpressIB1810
07:40PM3h10
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
10:50PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$2701One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Iberia ExpressIB1810
07:40PM3h10
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
10:50PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$2701One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
09:20PM38h10
Berlin, Alexanderplatz
11:30AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$2831One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
11:20PM36h10
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
11:30AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$2981One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
10:55PM36h35
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
11:30AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$2981One-way
2 transfers
LufthansaLH1943 · LH1806
05:25PM6h10
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
11:35PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$3201One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH197 · LH1122
05:40PM6h10
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
11:50PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$3301One-way
1 transfer
KLMKL1776 · KL1507
12:00PM7h40
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
07:40PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$3401One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Berlin to Madrid

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Berlin to Madrid, 100,00% 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 Berlin 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 Berlin 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 Berlin to Madrid.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Berlin and Madrid including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Madrid is a flight with an average price of $109 (€86).

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

A flight is $50 (€40) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Berlin to Madrid costing on average $159 (€125).

A flight is $424 (€334) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Madrid costing on average $533 (€420).

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 10m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Bus takes on average 34h 15m.

Train takes on average 51h 51m.

The distance from Berlin to Madrid is approximately 1161 miles (1870 km).
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Madrid is:
  • Around 68 flights per day.
  • Around 36 buses per day.
  • Around 10 trains 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Berlin to Madrid:
  • Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Berlin to Madrid, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Madrid by train.
  • Travel with Iberia Express, Ryanair, Lufthansa, KLM, KM Malta Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Vueling Airlines, Iberia, Air France, Pascan Aviation, Air Europa, SWISS, TAP Portugal, Lufthansa Cityline, LAER, GetJet Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Air Baltic, LOT Polish Airlines to go to Madrid by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa to go to Madrid by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Berlin to Madrid:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Iberia Express, Ryanair, KM Malta Airlines, Iberia.
Omio customers who travel from Berlin 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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