How to get from Madrid to Berlin by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Madrid to Berlin is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 1159 miles (1869 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus or flight | |
Ticket price range | $288 - $318 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $288 (€259) • 35 h 30 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $318 (€286) • 3 h 5 min | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Iberia Express |
Take a bus or flight to travel 1159 miles (1869 km) between Madrid and Berlin. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 3 h 5 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $288 (€259). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Iberia Express among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or flight from Madrid to Berlin.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $112 (€100). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of travel services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your travel from Madrid to Berlin. DB uses different types of travel such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain travel.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
EasyJet is a British multinational low-cost airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN). It’s the largest UK-based carrier based on the number of passengers carried. EasyJet flies to over 150 destinations across Europe and North Africa, making it a popular budget airline for travelers. To keep fares as low as possible, easyJet tickets are non-refundable and no complimentary snacks are provided onboard. All fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for carry-on luggage and checked luggage.
There are 2 travel options to Berlin from Madrid. You can take a bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel to Berlin from Madrid is a bus with an average price of $288 (€259).
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Berlin:
A bus is $30 (€27) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $318 (€286) from Madrid to Berlin.
The quickest way to travel from Madrid to Berlin is by flight, which takes on average 3 h 5 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 35 h 30 min.
The Madrid to Berlin distance is around 1159 miles (1869 km).
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Berlin is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Berlin from Madrid as scheduled services by bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Berlin:
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Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Berlin with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Berlin as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Berlin from Madrid.
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