How to travel from Florence to Madrid

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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 €20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 26m. 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 €20, and a train costs an average of €259.

Distance: 799 miles (1287 km)

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€134

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Cheapest

€150

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€259

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6h 26m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 26m

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3h 0m

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28h 12m

Average total duration

27h 42m

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30m

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27h 50m

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27h 20m

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30m

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3.9 - 7.7kg

CO2 emissions

1.3 - 3.2kg

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from Florence to Madrid

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

Our recommendation

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

Vueling AirlinesVY1498
11:30AM2h30
Florence Peretola Airport
02:00PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$1971One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

KM Malta AirlinesFR 3813
11:20AM2h25
Bologna Airport
01:45PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$1441One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

RyanairFR 9471
09:40PM2h10
Pisa International Airport
11:50PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$2491One-way
0 transfers

Other options

BlaBlaCar Bus94742 · 4731+AlsaNormal
02:15PM32h35
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
10:50PMMadrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América
$1491One-way
2 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus94742 · 4731+AlsaNormal
02:15PM34h05
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
12:20AMMadrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América
$1491One-way
2 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus94742 · 4731+AlsaNormal
02:15PM32h20
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
10:35PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
$1701One-way
2 transfers
Vueling AirlinesVY1494
06:55AM2h25
Florence Peretola Airport
09:20AMMadrid Barajas Airport
$1971One-way
0 transfers
Vueling AirlinesVY6009+iryo06320
07:45AM7h31
Florence Peretola Airport
03:16PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
$2141One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesVY6009+iryo06130
07:45AM8h38
Florence Peretola Airport
04:23PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
$2141One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Florence 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 Florence to Madrid.

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There are 3 options to travel between Florence and Madrid including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Madrid is a flight with an average price of $25 (€20).

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

A flight is $47 (€37) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Madrid costing on average $72 (€57).

A flight is $300 (€239) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Madrid costing on average $325 (€259).

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 10m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Train takes on average 27h 20m.

Bus takes on average 27h 0m.

The distance from Florence to Madrid is approximately 799 miles (1287 km).
The average frequency per day from Florence to Madrid is:
  • Around 61 flights per day.
  • Around 10 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Florence to Madrid:
  • Flights mostly depart from Florence Peretola Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Florence to Madrid, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Italo to go to Madrid by train.
  • Travel with Vueling Airlines, KM Malta Airlines, Ryanair, Iberia, ITA, Air France, KLM, Air Europa, Lufthansa, Air Nostrum , Brussels Airlines, Air Baltic, SWISS, LAER to go to Madrid by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Madrid by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Florence to Madrid:
  • 5 direct flights per day with Vueling Airlines, KM Malta Airlines, Ryanair, Iberia, Air Nostrum .
Omio customers who travel from Florence 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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