How to travel from Bologna to Madrid

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bologna to Madrid

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $61. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.3 - 3.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $61, and a train costs an average of $326.

Distance: 815 miles (1312 km)

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$182

Average price

Cheapest

$190

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$326

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6h 29m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 29m

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26h 14m

Average total duration

25h 44m

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30m

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26h 49m

Average total duration

26h 19m

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30m

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3.9 - 7.9kg

CO2 emissions

1.3 - 3.3kg

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Ryanair

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from Bologna to Madrid

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

IberiaIB1244
06:50AM2h35
Bologna Airport
09:25AMMadrid Barajas Airport
$1271One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

IberiaIB1244
06:50AM2h35
Bologna Airport
09:25AMMadrid Barajas Airport
$1271One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

RyanairFR 3813
10:30AM2h25
Bologna Airport
12:55PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$1901One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
06:10AM28h20
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
10:30AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$1611One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
08:20PM35h50
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
08:10AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
$1811One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
10:20PM34h20
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
08:40AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$1891One-way
2 transfers
ITAAZ1318 · AZ58
04:15PM18h35
Bologna Airport
10:50AMMadrid Barajas Airport
$2081One-way
1 transfer
RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2460 · S1 TRENORD 24128+Malpensa ExpressRegionale TRENORD 331+IberiaIB674
06:58AM9h47
Bologna Centrale
04:45PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$2541One-way
3 transfers
RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2460 · S13 TRENORD 24328+Malpensa ExpressRegionale TRENORD 10329+IberiaIB674
06:58AM9h47
Bologna Centrale
04:45PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$2541One-way
3 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bologna 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 Bologna to Madrid.

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There are 3 options to travel between Bologna and Madrid including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bologna to Madrid is a flight with an average price of $61 (€50).

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

A flight is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Madrid costing on average $66 (€54).

A flight is $264 (€216) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Madrid costing on average $326 (€266).

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

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Bus takes on average 26h 5m.

Train takes on average 26h 19m.

The distance from Bologna to Madrid is approximately 815 miles (1312 km).
The average frequency per day from Bologna to Madrid is:
  • Around 55 flights per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna 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 Bologna to Madrid:
  • Flights mostly depart from Bologna Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bologna to Madrid, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Frecciarossa to go to Madrid by train.
  • Travel with Ryanair, Iberia, Air Nostrum , KM Malta Airlines, Vueling Airlines, Air France, Air Europa, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, ITA, KLM, Pascan Aviation, SWISS, GetJet Airlines to go to Madrid by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Madrid by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bologna to Madrid:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Iberia, Air Nostrum , KM Malta Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Bologna 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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