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Compare train and bus 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 €70. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 47m. 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 €70, and a train costs an average of €402.
Distance: 933 miles (1502 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
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€139 Average price Cheapest | €175 Average price | €464 Average price |
28h 0m Average total duration 27h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 29h 11m Average total duration 28h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.5 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 4.5 - 9.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Dortmund to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Madrid is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 2225 · ICE 1654+
UX1506Cheapest
IB756Fastest
IB756Other options
FlixBus · FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBusICE 519+UX1506ICE 105+UX1506ICE 513 · ICE 25+UX1506Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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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.
There are 3 travel options from Dortmund to Madrid: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Madrid is a bus with an average price of $69 (€62).
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Madrid:
A bus is $308 (€278) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Madrid costing on average $377 (€340).
A bus is $428 (€386) less than a train with an average ticket price of $497 (€448) from Dortmund to Madrid.
The fastest way to get to Madrid from Dortmund is by flight with an average travel time of 5 h 55 min.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 28 h 40 min of travel time.
Train takes on average 27 h.
The Dortmund to Madrid distance is around 931 miles (1502 km).
The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Madrid is:
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dortmund to Madrid:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Dortmund to Madrid:
- You can travel by bus from Dortmund to Madrid with FlixBus, and you can find FlixBus Dortmund to Madrid tickets for $69 (€62) on Omio.
- You can go to Madrid from Dortmund by train with National Express or Eurostar. You'll see cheap train tickets for $497 (€448) with National Express from Dortmund to Madrid on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dortmund to Madrid with the following travel companies:
- Take a direct bus with.
- Direct services by train with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Madrid as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Dortmund and Madrid.
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