How to travel from Düsseldorf to Madrid

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Düsseldorf to Madrid

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €64. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €64, and a train costs an average of €382.

Distance: 899 miles (1447 km)

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6h 42m

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from Düsseldorf to Madrid

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

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

IberiaIB756
07:40PM2h40
Dusseldorf Airport
10:20PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$1161One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
10:35PM33h35
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
08:10AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
$881One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

IberiaIB756
07:40PM2h40
Dusseldorf Airport
10:20PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$1161One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:55AM27h35
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
11:30AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$981One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
10:35AM26h45
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
01:20PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$1121One-way
2 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus50429 · 3163
10:40AM28h30
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
03:10PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$1191One-way
1 transfer
IberiaIB758
06:25AM2h40
Dusseldorf Airport
09:05AMMadrid Barajas Airport
$1351One-way
0 transfers
IberiaIB752
12:05PM2h40
Dusseldorf Airport
02:45PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$1521One-way
0 transfers
IberiaIB754
03:45PM2h40
Dusseldorf Airport
06:25PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$1711One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Madrid.

FAQs

There are 3 travel options between Düsseldorf and Madrid. You can take a train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Madrid from Düsseldorf is by taking a bus, which costs on average $69 (€62).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Düsseldorf to Madrid:

Taking a bus costs $26 (€24) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $95 (€86) for the same trip.

A bus is $404 (€364) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Madrid costing on average $473 (€426).

The quickest way to travel between Düsseldorf and Madrid is by flight, which takes on average 2 h 40 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 26 h 45 min of travel time.

Getting to Madrid by train takes 27 h 52 min on average.

The Düsseldorf to Madrid distance is around 897 miles (1447 km).

The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Madrid is:

  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • 47 flights per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Düsseldorf to 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 Düsseldorf to Madrid:

  • Flights most often depart from Düsseldorf at Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Madrid at Madrid Barajas Airport.

The following travel companies offer services from Düsseldorf to Madrid:

  • BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus can take you to Madrid by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for BlaBlaCar Bus from Düsseldorf to Madrid for $69 (€62).
  • Iberia, Lufthansa, Vueling Airlines, PGA-Portugalia Airlines or TAP Portugal can get you to Madrid by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Iberia from Düsseldorf to Madrid for $95 (€86) on Omio.
  • Eurostar can get you to Madrid by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Eurostar from Düsseldorf to Madrid for $473 (€426) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from Düsseldorf to Madrid with the following travel companies:

  • You'll find 3 direct flights a day to Madrid with Iberia.

Direct services to Madrid tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

Looking to extend your trip from Düsseldorf to Madrid? Many Omio customers who go from Düsseldorf to Madrid usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Málaga or Paris. If you're looking to explore Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Málaga or Paris from Madrid, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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