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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bern to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bern to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $162 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.2 - 2.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $162, while a flight costs an average of $505.
Distance: 715 miles (1152 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$162 Average price Cheapest | $505 Average price | $475 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
26h 0m Average total duration 25h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration Fastest 3h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.2 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.5 - 6.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bern to Madrid:
A bus is $342 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bern to Madrid costing on average $505.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 26h 0m.
Tickets start at around $162 compared to roughly $475 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $312. The journey takes 25h 30m versus 14h 58m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Bern to Madrid
How to get from Bern to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bern to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus4:15 PM22h40Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld2:55 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$1041One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus4:15 PM22h40Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld2:55 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$1041One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AF1393 · AF11002:25 PM4h50EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg7:15 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$5031One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus4:15 PM23h20Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld3:35 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$1051One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:55 AM24h45Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld8:40 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$1251One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:20 PM32h35Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld7:55 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$1401One-way1 transfer
- KL1948 · KL15096:25 PM5h00EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg11:25 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$2181One-way1 transfer
- KL1948 · KL15016:25 PM15h05EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg9:30 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$2181One-way1 transfer
- KL1948 · KL15036:25 PM17h45EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg12:10 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$2451One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bern to Madrid:
A bus is $342 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bern to Madrid costing on average $505.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 26h 0m.
- Around 29 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bern and Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with easyJet, Iberia, KLM, BA Cityflyer, British Airways, Air France to go to Madrid by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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