How to travel from Dortmund to Madrid

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dortmund to Madrid

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $56. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.5 - 3.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, and a train costs an average of $496.

Distance: 933 miles (1502 km)

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$161

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$241

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$572

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27h 53m

Average total duration

27h 23m

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30m

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6h 14m

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3h 14m

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29h 11m

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28h 41m

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1.5 - 3.8kg

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4.5 - 9.0kg

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from Dortmund to Madrid

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

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

  • FlixBus
    7:40 AM28h40
    Dortmund
    12:20 PMMadrid
    $671One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    7:40 AM28h40
    Dortmund
    12:20 PMMadrid
    $671One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    3:40 AM27h30
    Dortmund
    7:10 AMMadrid
    $3161One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    7:09 PM36h01
    Dortmund
    7:10 AMMadrid
    $1461One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    7:26 PM35h54
    Dortmund
    7:20 AMMadrid
    $1631One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    1:15 AM30h50
    Dortmund
    8:05 AMMadrid
    $1701One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Dortmund 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 Dortmund to Madrid.

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There are 3 options to travel between Dortmund and Madrid including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Madrid is a bus with an average price of $56 (€44).

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

A bus is $61 (€49) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Madrid costing on average $117 (€93).

A bus is $440 (€353) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Madrid costing on average $496 (€397).

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 40m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Bus takes on average 27h 5m.

Train takes on average 27h 0m.

The distance from Dortmund to Madrid is approximately 933 miles (1502 km).
The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Madrid is:
  • Around 35 flights per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund 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 Dortmund to Madrid:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dortmund Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dortmund to Madrid, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Madrid by bus.
  • Travel with Iberia, Lufthansa to go to Madrid by flight.
  • Travel with Eurostar to go to Madrid by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Dortmund to Madrid:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Iberia.
Omio customers who travel from Dortmund 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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