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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hamburg to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €104. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 46m. 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 €104, and a train costs an average of €527.
Distance: 1111 miles (1789 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train |
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€248 Average price | €210 Average price Cheapest | €527 Average price |
6h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 30h 36m Average total duration 30h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 31h 59m Average total duration 31h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
5.4 - 10.7kg CO2 emissions | 1.8 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Hamburg to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Hamburg to Madrid is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Madrid.

There are 3 ways to get from Hamburg to Madrid: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel to Madrid from Hamburg is a flight with an average price of $88 (€79).
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Madrid:
Taking a flight costs $11 (€10) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $99 (€89).
A flight is $564 (€509) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Madrid costing on average $652 (€588).
The fastest way to get to Madrid from Hamburg is by flight with an average travel time of 3 h.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 32 h 30 min.
Train takes 29 h 59 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 1109 miles (1788 km) between Hamburg and Madrid.
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Madrid is:
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 48 flights per day.
- 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and 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 when traveling from Hamburg to Madrid:
- Most travelers catch their flight from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Hamburg to Madrid:
- You can travel between Hamburg and Madrid by bus with FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $99 (€89) with FlixBus from Hamburg to Madrid.
- You can take a flight from Hamburg to Madrid with Iberia, Lufthansa, Vueling Airlines, Brussels Airlines, KLM, Air France or KLM Cityhopper. Cheap tickets can be found for $88 (€79) with Iberia from Hamburg to Madrid.
- You can go to Madrid from Hamburg by train with Deutsche Bahn. You'll see cheap train tickets for $652 (€588) with Deutsche Bahn from Hamburg to Madrid on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Hamburg to Madrid with the following travel companies:
- Direct flights with Iberia with 2 direct flights per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Madrid as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Hamburg to Madrid.
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