How to travel from Dresden to Madrid

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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 $88. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 7h 40m. 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 $88, and a flight costs an average of $43.

Distance: 1111 miles (1789 km)

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Driving

$254

Average price

$161

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Cheapest

$591

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10h 40m

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7h 40m

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3h 0m

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19h 3m

Average total duration

18h 33m

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30m

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22h 42m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

5.4 - 10.7kg

CO2 emissions

1.8 - 4.5kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Dresden to Madrid is a bus with an average price of $161 (€130).

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

A bus is $93 (€75) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Madrid costing on average $254 (€205).

A bus is $523 (€422) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Madrid costing on average $684 (€552).

The fastest way to travel from Dresden to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 40m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Bus takes on average 18h 33m.

Train takes on average 34h 7m.

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

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from Dresden to Madrid

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    5:55 PM39h00
    Dresden, Bf Neustadt
    8:55 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $1571One-way
    3 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    5:55 PM39h00
    Dresden, Bf Neustadt
    8:55 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $1571One-way
    3 transfers

Fastest

  • RyanairFR 2767
    8:15 PM3h05
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    11:20 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $1571One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:00 PM37h55
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    7:55 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $1571One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    5:30 PM38h25
    Dresden, Bf Neustadt
    7:55 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $1601One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:00 PM33h10
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    8:10 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    $1601One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air BalticLH2123+Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4162
    9:35 AM4h35
    Dresden Airport
    2:10 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $8231One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air BalticLH2123+LufthansaLH1804
    9:35 AM8h05
    Dresden Airport
    5:40 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $8231One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH67 · LH1122
    6:55 PM4h45
    Dresden Airport
    11:40 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $8331One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Dresden 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 Dresden to Madrid.

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There are 3 options to travel between Dresden and Madrid including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dresden to Madrid is a bus with an average price of $161 (€130).

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

A bus is $93 (€75) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Madrid costing on average $254 (€205).

A bus is $523 (€422) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Madrid costing on average $684 (€552).

The fastest way to travel from Dresden to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 40m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Bus takes on average 18h 33m.

Train takes on average 34h 7m.

The distance from Dresden to Madrid is approximately 1111 miles (1789 km).
The average frequency per day from Dresden to Madrid is:
  • Around 15 flights per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 3 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dresden to Madrid:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dresden to Madrid, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Madrid by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Madrid by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Ryanair, Malta Air, Lot Polish Airlines, Iberia to go to Madrid by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Dresden to Madrid:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air.
Omio customers who travel from Dresden 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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