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 $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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$214

Average price

$186

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$358

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6h 48m

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3h 48m

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3h 0m

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32h 11m

Average total duration

31h 41m

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30m

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31h 30m

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31h 0m

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30m

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5.4 - 10.7kg

CO2 emissions

1.8 - 4.5kg

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from Dresden to Madrid

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

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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.

FlixBus
10:15PM33h50
Dresden
08:05AMMadrid
$1191One-way
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FlixBus
10:15PM33h50
Dresden
08:05AMMadrid
$1191One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
10:15PM33h50
Dresden
08:05AMMadrid
$1191One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
10:00PM33h55
Dresden
07:55AMMadrid
$1371One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
06:30PM41h50
Dresden
12:20PMMadrid
$2411One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
05:00PM38h00
Dresden
07:00AMMadrid
$2791One-way
0 transfers

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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 flight with an average price of $48 (€38).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Dresden to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 0m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Train takes on average 31h 0m.

Bus takes on average 33h 10m.

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 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.

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 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.
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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