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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 an average ticket price of $189 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.5 - 3.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $189, while a flight costs an average of $525.
Distance: 933 miles (1502 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$189 Average price Cheapest | $525 Average price | $497 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
27h 59m Average total duration 27h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration Fastest 4h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 18h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.5 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 4.5 - 9.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Madrid:
A bus is $336 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Madrid costing on average $525.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 27h 59m.
Tickets start at around $189 compared to roughly $497 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $308. The journey takes 27h 29m versus 18h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Dortmund to Madrid
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
51122 · 40037:00 AM30h15Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf1:15 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$1061One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 51122 · 40037:00 AM30h15Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf1:15 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$1061One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IB7567:55 PM2h40Dusseldorf Airport10:35 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$5101One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:55 AM28h15Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf8:10 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$1841One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:15 AM29h10Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf7:25 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$2051One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:40 PM34h45Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf7:25 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$2281One-way2 transfers
AF1407 · AF10004:45 PM16h25Dusseldorf Airport9:10 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$3051One-way1 transfer- KL1804 · KL15016:15 PM15h15Dusseldorf Airport9:30 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$3141One-way1 transfer
- KL1802 · KL15012:30 PM19h00Dusseldorf Airport9:30 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$3151One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Madrid:
A bus is $336 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Madrid costing on average $525.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 27h 59m.
- Around 53 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with Iberia, Eurowings, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Brussels Airlines, BA Cityflyer, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Egypt Air, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, Air Europa, Swiss, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Vueling, Smartwings, Turkish Airlines, ITA, TAP Portugal to go to Madrid by flight.
- 3 direct flights per day with Iberia, Eurowings, Avion Express Malta.
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