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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Milan to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €50. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.2 - 3.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €50, and a flight costs an average of €85.
Distance: 738 miles (1188 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train |
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€223 Average price | €141 Average price Cheapest | €211 Average price |
6h 56m Average total duration Fastest 3h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 25h 41m Average total duration 25h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 22m Average total duration 12h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
3.6 - 7.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Milan to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Milan to Madrid is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Milan to Madrid
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There are 3 travel options from Milan to Madrid: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel to Madrid from Milan is a flight with an average price of $47 (€42).
This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Madrid:
Taking a flight costs $6 (€5) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $52 (€47).
A flight is $215 (€194) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Milan to Madrid costing on average $262 (€236).
The fastest way to get to Madrid from Milan is by flight with an average travel time of 2 h 20 min.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 23 h.
Taking a train requires on average 24 h 52 min of travel time.
You should expect to travel around 737 miles (1188 km) between Milan and Madrid.
The average frequency per day from Milan to Madrid is:
- Around 1 bus per day.
- 1 train a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milan and Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Milan to Madrid:
- Buses mostly leave from Milan, Lampugnano (M1) and tend to arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Flights mostly leave from Milan Malpensa Airport and tend to arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
The following travel companies offer services from Milan to Madrid:
- Ourbus, FlixBus or Union Ivkoni - Unibus can get you to Madrid by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Ourbus from Milan to Madrid for $52 (€47) on Omio.
- Travel with Ryanair, Iberia, Air Europa, Vueling Airlines, Air France, Alitalia, Brussels Airlines, KLM or KLM Cityhopper to go to Madrid by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Iberia Milan to Madrid tickets on Omio for $47 (€42).
- Travel with Regionale for trains to Madrid. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Regionale Milan to Madrid tickets on Omio for $262 (€236).
Yes, there are direct routes from Milan to Madrid with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct bus to Madrid with FlixBus or Union Ivkoni - Unibus with 1 direct bus per day.
Direct services to Madrid 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 journey.
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