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Compare train, bus, and flight for Mannheim to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Mannheim to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $149 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.4 - 3.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $149, while a flight costs an average of $629.
Distance: 863 miles (1389 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$149 Average price Cheapest | $629 Average price | $523 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
26h 1m Average total duration 25h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 46m Average total duration Fastest 4h 46m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 17h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.4 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 4.2 - 8.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Mannheim to Madrid
Compare the available ways to get from Mannheim to Madrid, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Mannheim to Madrid:
A bus is $481 (€405) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mannheim to Madrid costing on average $629 (€530).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 26h 1m.
Tickets start at around $149 (€126) compared to roughly $523 (€441) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $374 (€315). The journey takes 25h 31m versus 17h 43m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Mannheim to Madrid
How to get from Mannheim to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Mannheim to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
30484 · 541535:00 AM 33h05 Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) 2:05 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses $116 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- 30484 · 54153
5:00 AM 33h05 Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) 2:05 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses $116 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
LH11129:55 AM 2h40 Frankfurt am Main Airport 12:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport $543 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 30485 · 3163
1:30 PM 25h40 Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) 3:10 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses $119 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
1:10 AM 30h15 Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) 7:25 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) $213 1 One-way 2 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
9:20 PM 34h05 Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) 7:25 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) $213 1 One-way 2 transfers
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SK640 · SK43036:34 AM 9h36 Mannheim Hbf 4:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport $279 1 One-way 2 transfers- ICE 776 · 4252+SK640 · SK4303
6:03 AM 10h07 Mannheim Hbf 4:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport $282 1 One-way 3 transfers 
UX15066:55 PM 2h50 Frankfurt am Main Airport 9:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport $323 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Mannheim to Madrid:
A bus is $481 (€405) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mannheim to Madrid costing on average $629 (€530).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 26h 1m.
- Around 104 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mannheim and Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with KLM, Lot Polish Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Iberia, Lufthansa, Air France, TAP Portugal, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Europa, Qatar Airways, Brussels Airlines, Swiss, ITA, British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, CitizenPlane, Croatia Airlines, Vueling, Edelweiss Air, Royal Air Maroc, Air Algerie to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Madrid by bus.
- 9 direct flights per day with Iberia, Lufthansa, Air Europa, CitizenPlane.
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