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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Bern
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Bern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $80. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.2 - 2.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $80, and a train costs an average of $305.
Distance: 715 miles (1152 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$129 Average price Cheapest | $221 Average price | $305 Average price | $328 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
22h 57m Average total duration 22h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 23h 25m Average total duration 22h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.2 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.5 - 6.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - 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 Madrid to Bern:
A bus is $92 (€75) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Bern costing on average $221 (€181).
A bus is $176 (€143) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Bern costing on average $305 (€249).
Other travel options to Bern take longer:
Bus takes on average 22h 27m.
Train takes on average 22h 55m.
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How to get from Madrid to Bern by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Bern is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:59 PM22h41Madrid8:40 PMBern$981One-way0 transfers
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9:59 PM22h41Madrid8:40 PMBern$981One-way0 transfers
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9:59 PM22h41Madrid8:40 PMBern$981One-way0 transfers
Other options
10:50 PM22h45Madrid9:35 PMBern$1241One-way0 transfers
10:25 PM23h10Madrid9:35 PMBern$1321One-way0 transfers
9:35 PM23h05Madrid8:40 PMBern$1441One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Bern:
A bus is $92 (€75) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Bern costing on average $221 (€181).
A bus is $176 (€143) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Bern costing on average $305 (€249).
Other travel options to Bern take longer:
Bus takes on average 22h 27m.
Train takes on average 22h 55m.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Bern as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld.
- Travel with AVE to go to Bern by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Alsa, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Bern by bus.
- Travel with easyJet, Iberia, Air Europa to go to Bern by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
- 1 direct flights per day with easyJet, Iberia, Air Europa.
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