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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dresden to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $73. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.8 - 4.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $73, and a train costs an average of $358.
Distance: 1111 miles (1789 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train |
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$214 Average price | $186 Average price Cheapest | $358 Average price |
6h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 32h 11m Average total duration 31h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 31h 30m Average total duration 31h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
5.4 - 10.7kg CO2 emissions | 1.8 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Dresden to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Madrid:
A flight is $25 (€20) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dresden to Madrid costing on average $73 (€58).
A flight is $311 (€247) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Madrid costing on average $358 (€285).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 31h 0m.
Bus takes on average 33h 10m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Ryanair, LOT Polish Airlines, Iberia to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Madrid by bus.
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