How to travel from Bern to Madrid

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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 prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.2 - 2.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, and a flight costs an average of $54.

Distance: 715 miles (1152 km)

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Bus
Flight

$158

Average price

Cheapest

$222

Average price

22h 59m

Average total duration

22h 29m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 23m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 23m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

1.2 - 2.9kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

3.5 - 6.9kg

CO2 emissions

Alsa

Most popular bus company

Iberia

Most popular airline

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

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from Bern to Madrid

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:45AM26h30
Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
10:15AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$1381One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:45AM26h30
Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
10:15AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$1381One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

easyJetU21017
05:45PM2h25
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
08:10PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$1481One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:05AM23h35
Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
08:40AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$1561One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
09:05AM25h10
Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
10:15AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$1581One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
07:55AM26h20
Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
10:15AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$1581One-way
2 transfers
SBBIC 1 705 | 705+Air EuropaUX1676
06:31AM6h59
Bern Hauptbahnhof
01:30PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$3001One-way
1 transfer
SBBIC 1 705 | 705 · IR 75 2109 | 2109+Air EuropaUX1676
06:31AM6h59
Bern Hauptbahnhof
01:30PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$3001One-way
2 transfers
SBBIC 8 807 | 807+IberiaIB628
07:02AM7h18
Bern Hauptbahnhof
02:20PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$3211One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bern 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 Bern to Madrid.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Bern and Madrid including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bern to Madrid is a bus with an average price of $43 (€34).

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

A bus is $11 (€9) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bern to Madrid costing on average $54 (€43).

A bus is $321 (€256) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bern to Madrid costing on average $364 (€290).

The fastest way to travel from Bern to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 25m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Bus takes on average 22h 55m.

Train takes on average 35h 14m.

The distance from Bern to Madrid is approximately 715 miles (1152 km).
The average frequency per day from Bern to Madrid is:
  • Around 27 flights per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bern to Madrid:
  • Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bern to Madrid, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Madrid by bus.
  • Travel with Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) to go to Madrid by train.
  • Travel with Iberia, easyJet, Air Europa to go to Madrid by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bern to Madrid with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Alsa.
  • 2 direct flights per day with Iberia, easyJet, Air Europa.
Omio customers who travel from Bern 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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