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 bus with prices starting from $93. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 27m. 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 bus costs an average of $93, and a train costs an average of $293.

Distance: 815 miles (1312 km)

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$198

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$185

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$293

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$478

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6h 27m

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3h 27m

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26h 10m

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25h 40m

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27h 37m

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27h 7m

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17h 29m

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3.9 - 7.9kg

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1.3 - 3.3kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Bologna to Madrid is a bus with an average price of $185 (€149).

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

A bus is $13 (€11) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Madrid costing on average $198 (€160).

A bus is $109 (€88) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Madrid costing on average $293 (€237).

The fastest way to travel from Bologna to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 27m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Bus takes on average 25h 40m.

Train takes on average 27h 7m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Bologna and Madrid including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Bologna to Madrid among Omio's users.

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from Bologna to Madrid

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    10:20 PM34h20
    Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    8:40 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $1761One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    10:20 PM34h20
    Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    8:40 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $1761One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • RyanairFR 3813
    5:05 PM2h30
    Bologna Airport
    7:35 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $2131One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:25 AM26h05
    Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    10:30 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $1971One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    5:10 AM27h30
    Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    8:40 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $2001One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:15 PM37h40
    Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    7:55 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $2041One-way
    1 transfer
  • IberiaIB1238
    12:25 PM2h35
    Bologna Airport
    3:00 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $2071One-way
    0 transfers
  • IberiaIB1244
    6:50 AM2h35
    Bologna Airport
    9:25 AMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $2071One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air FranceAF1329 · AF1000
    6:00 PM15h10
    Bologna Airport
    9:10 AMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $2161One-way
    1 transfer

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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.

FAQs
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 bus with an average price of $185 (€149).

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

A bus is $13 (€11) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Madrid costing on average $198 (€160).

A bus is $109 (€88) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Madrid costing on average $293 (€237).

The fastest way to travel from Bologna to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 27m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Bus takes on average 25h 40m.

Train takes on average 27h 7m.

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 Ryanair, Iberia, Malta Air, Air Nostrum, Vueling, ITA, Air Europa, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, Air France, Pascan Aviation, KLM, Swiss, GetJet Airlines to go to Madrid by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Madrid by bus.
  • Travel with Italo to go to Madrid by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bologna to Madrid:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Iberia, Malta Air, Air Nostrum.
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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