How to get from Madrid to Vienna by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Madrid to Vienna is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 1122 miles (1809 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus or flight | |
Ticket price range | $141 - $189 | |
Cheapest mode | Flight • $141 (€126) • 3 h 10 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $141 (€126) • 3 h 10 min | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Iberia |
Take a bus or flight to travel 1122 miles (1809 km) between Madrid and Vienna. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 3 h 10 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a flight is the best option with prices starting as low as $141 (€126). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Iberia among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or flight from Madrid to Vienna.
You can travel by bus or flight for as low as $123 (€110). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
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.
Swiss is Switzerland’s leading airline and offers Economy and Business ticket fares for your next travel to Vienna from Madrid.
There are 2 travel options to Vienna from Madrid. You can take a bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Vienna is by taking a flight with average ticket prices of $141 (€126) compared to other travel options to Vienna:
A flight is $48 (€43) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $189 (€169) from Madrid to Vienna.
The fastest way from Madrid to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 3 h 10 min.
There are alternative travel options to Vienna that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 39 h of travel time.
The distance from Madrid to Vienna is approximately 1122 miles (1809 km).
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Vienna:
The following travel companies offer services from Madrid to Vienna:
Yes, there are direct routes from Madrid to Vienna with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Vienna tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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