How to travel from Helsinki to Madrid

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Compare bus and flight for Helsinki to Madrid

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Helsinki to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $137. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 2.9 - 7.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $137, and a flight costs an average of $146.

Distance: 1831 miles (2948 km)

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Bus

$319

Average price

$287

Average price

Cheapest

8h 13m

Average total duration

Fastest

5h 13m

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3h 0m

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60h 35m

Average total duration

60h 5m

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30m

Additional time*

8.8 - 17.7kg

CO2 emissions

2.9 - 7.4kg

CO2 emissions

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Helsinki to Madrid

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

KLMKL1254 · KL1501
06:20PM16h55
Helsinki Vantaa Airport
10:15AMMadrid Barajas Airport
$3601One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
04:30PM65h25
Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2
08:55AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$2221One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

FinnairAY1661
04:40PM4h25
Helsinki Vantaa Airport
08:05PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$6691One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
02:50PM67h05
Helsinki, linja-autoasema
08:55AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$2221One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
10:30AM70h25
Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2
07:55AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$2301One-way
3 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
08:55AM72h00
Helsinki, linja-autoasema
07:55AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$2301One-way
3 transfers
KM Malta AirlinesFR 3393 · FR 5494
11:00AM11h45
Helsinki Vantaa Airport
09:45PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$4251One-way
1 transfer
FinnairAY1337+IberiaIB722
04:00PM7h10
Helsinki Vantaa Airport
10:10PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$4481One-way
1 transfer
KLMKL1252 · KL1501
02:05PM21h10
Helsinki Vantaa Airport
10:15AMMadrid Barajas Airport
$4211One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Helsinki 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 Helsinki to Madrid.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Helsinki and Madrid including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Helsinki to Madrid is a bus with an average price of $137 (€111).

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

A bus is $10 (€8) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Helsinki to Madrid costing on average $146 (€119).

The fastest way to travel from Helsinki to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 25m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Bus takes on average 64h 40m.

The distance from Helsinki to Madrid is approximately 1831 miles (2948 km).
The average frequency per day from Helsinki to Madrid is:
  • Around 64 flights per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Helsinki and Madrid as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Helsinki to Madrid:
  • Flights mostly depart from Helsinki Vantaa Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Helsinki to Madrid, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Madrid by bus.
  • Travel with Finnair, KLM, Lufthansa, Air France, KM Malta Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Pascan Aviation, Air Baltic, Air Europa, SAS, Iberia, Iberia Express, Vueling Airlines, Norwegian Air to go to Madrid by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Helsinki to Madrid:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Finnair.
Omio customers who travel from Helsinki 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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