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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 $115. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 49m. 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 $115, and a flight costs an average of $112.
Distance: 1111 miles (1789 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$282 Average price | $214 Average price Cheapest | $578 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 49m Average total duration Fastest 3h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 30h 47m Average total duration 30h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
5.4 - 10.7kg CO2 emissions | 1.8 - 4.5kg 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 Hamburg to Madrid:
A bus is $68 (€55) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Madrid costing on average $282 (€228).
A bus is $460 (€372) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Madrid costing on average $674 (€545).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 30h 17m.
Train takes on average 32h 13m.
Travel optionsfrom Hamburg to Madrid
How to get from Hamburg to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hamburg to Madrid is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IB7767:50 PM3h00Hamburg Airport10:50 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1671One-way0 transfers
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IB7767:50 PM3h00Hamburg Airport10:50 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1671One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IB7767:50 PM3h00Hamburg Airport10:50 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1671One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus · FlixBus+
FlixTrain5:11 PM38h59Hamburg Hbf8:10 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$2451One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 PM33h40Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof8:10 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$2501One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus+
FlixTrain5:11 PM39h44Hamburg Hbf8:55 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$2671One-way2 transfers
IB77212:15 PM3h00Hamburg Airport3:15 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$2681One-way0 transfers
IB7786:50 AM3h00Hamburg Airport9:50 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$2681One-way0 transfers
LO398 · LO4337:10 AM7h25Hamburg Airport2:35 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$3091One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Madrid:
A bus is $68 (€55) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Madrid costing on average $282 (€228).
A bus is $460 (€372) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Madrid costing on average $674 (€545).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 30h 17m.
Train takes on average 32h 13m.
- Around 50 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with Iberia, Lufthansa, KLM, Brussels Airlines, Vueling, British Airways, Air France, GetJet Airlines, Pascan Aviation, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Madrid by train.
- 2 direct flights per day with Iberia.
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