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Compare train, bus, and flight for Florence to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Florence to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.3 - 3.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $32, and a train costs an average of $317.
Distance: 799 miles (1287 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train |
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$164 Average price Cheapest | $182 Average price | $317 Average price |
6h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 28h 1m Average total duration 27h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 27h 53m Average total duration 27h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
3.9 - 7.7kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Florence to Madrid:
A flight is $18 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Madrid costing on average $182 (€147).
A flight is $154 (€125) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Madrid costing on average $317 (€257).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 27h 23m.
Bus takes on average 27h 31m.
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How to get from Florence to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Florence to Madrid is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
VY14946:45 AM2h25Florence Peretola Airport9:10 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$1061One-way0 transfers
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VY14946:45 AM2h25Florence Peretola Airport9:10 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$1061One-way0 transfers
Fastest
VY14946:45 AM2h25Florence Peretola Airport9:10 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$1061One-way0 transfers
Other options
94742 · 83133+
Normal2:15 PM30h20Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)8:35 PMMadrid, Intercambiador de Plaza de Castilla$1391One-way2 transfers
94742 · 83133+
Normal2:15 PM30h50Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)9:05 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$1391One-way2 transfers
94742 · 83133+
Normal2:15 PM31h25Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)9:40 PMMadrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América$1391One-way2 transfers
VY6004+
061902:30 PM7h40Florence Peretola Airport10:10 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$1351One-way1 transfer
VY149612:30 PM2h40Florence Peretola Airport3:10 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1361One-way0 transfers
VY6002+
061809:00 AM11h22Florence Peretola Airport8:22 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$1421One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Madrid:
A flight is $18 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Madrid costing on average $182 (€147).
A flight is $154 (€125) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Madrid costing on average $317 (€257).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 27h 23m.
Bus takes on average 27h 31m.
- Around 62 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Florence Peretola Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with Frecciarossa to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Malta Air, Ryanair, Iberia, ITA, Air France, KLM, Air Europa, Lufthansa, Air Nostrum, Brussels Airlines, Air Baltic, Swiss, Helvetic Airways to go to Madrid by flight.
- 6 direct flights per day with Vueling, Malta Air, Ryanair, Iberia, Air Nostrum.
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