How to travel from Madrid to Gibraltar

Travel between Madrid, Spain and Gibraltar, United Kingdom is: Partially open.

Can travelers from Spain enter United Kingdom?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Spain.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Gibraltar from Madrid?

Conditions of entry into United Kingdom:

• 10-day mandatory self-quarantine
• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Travellers can choose to pay for a private COVID-19 test. The earliest you can take the test while in quarantine is 5 full days after you left a place not on the travel corridor list
• Before travelling, travellers must book and pay for a travel test package, which will include COVID-19 tests to be taken on day 2 and on day 8 of your quarantine
• Travellers vaccinated under the UK vaccine programme are exempt from mandatory quarantine
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from compulsory quarantine
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Gibraltar, United Kingdom?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of United Kingdom has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Regional advice

This information was last checked on 9/23/21. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey from Madrid to Gibraltar.

Return travel to Madrid, Spain from United Kingdom is: Partially open.

Are there any travel restrictions on reentering Spain from United Kingdom?

Entry into Spain is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom.

Are there requirements to self-quarantine on arrival into Spain from United Kingdom?

Requirements for reentering Spain:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Specific entry restrictions may apply for travel to Spain: Canary Islands
• Health screen upon arrival
• Pre-arrival Health Control Form (FCS) required

What are the requirements for social distancing and wearing face masks in Spain?

All travelers must abide by the following measures in Spain to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:

• Social distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The above information about your return travel to Madrid, Spain was last verified on 9/23/21. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   closer to your planned date of travel to Madrid from Gibraltar.

You can travel between Madrid and Gibraltar 3 different ways: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Gibraltar is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $26 (€21) compared to other travel options to Gibraltar:

Taking a bus is about $7 (€6) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $33 (€27) for this trip.

Taking a bus is about $66 (€52) less than taking a train, which costs on average $92 (€73) for this trip.

The fastest way to get to Gibraltar from Madrid is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 15 min.

Other travel options to Gibraltar can usually take longer:

In comparison, traveling by bus can take you on average 7 h 50 min.

In comparison, getting to Gibraltar by train can take on average 5 h 10 min.

The Madrid to Gibraltar distance is around 308 miles (496 km).

The average frequency per day from Madrid to Gibraltar is:

• 1 train per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Gibraltar:

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Gibraltar, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Grupo Interbus can take you to Gibraltar by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Grupo Interbus from Madrid to Gibraltar for $26 (€21).
• Air Nostrum can get you to Gibraltar by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Air Nostrum from Madrid to Gibraltar for $33 (€27) on Omio.
• Travel with Renfe for trains to Gibraltar. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Renfe Madrid to Gibraltar tickets on Omio for $92 (€73).

Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Gibraltar with the following travel companies:

• You can book a direct bus with Grupo Interbus.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Gibraltar as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Madrid and Gibraltar.

When planning your trip from Madrid to Gibraltar, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets cost on average $26 (€21) one way.
• Plane tickets are costing on average $33 (€27) one way.
• Train tickets are costing on average $92 (€73) one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Madrid to Gibraltar online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.