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Compare train, bus, and flight for Munich to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Munich to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $99. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.5 - 3.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $99, and a flight costs an average of $164.
Distance: 922 miles (1484 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$328 Average price | $183 Average price Cheapest | $386 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 29h 4m Average total duration 28h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
4.5 - 8.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Madrid:
A bus is $145 (€117) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Madrid costing on average $328 (€264).
A bus is $434 (€349) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Madrid costing on average $616 (€496).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 28h 34m.
Train takes on average 33h 27m.
Travel optionsfrom Munich to Madrid
How to get from Munich to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Munich to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 30489 · 31638:45 AM30h25Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)3:10 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$1491One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 30489 · 31638:45 AM30h25Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)3:10 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$1491One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH18008:20 AM2h45Munich Airport11:05 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$3861One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:40 PM35h00Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)8:40 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$1631One-way2 transfers- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:05 PM34h35München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz8:40 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$1731One-way2 transfers
- 4733 · 318611:30 PM34h25Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)9:55 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$1781One-way1 transfer
- UX15187:00 PM2h50Munich Airport9:50 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1641One-way0 transfers
- UX151610:45 AM2h50Munich Airport1:35 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1641One-way0 transfers
IB13167:30 AM2h50Munich Airport10:20 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$1861One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Madrid:
A bus is $145 (€117) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Madrid costing on average $328 (€264).
A bus is $434 (€349) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Madrid costing on average $616 (€496).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 28h 34m.
Train takes on average 33h 27m.
- Around 62 flights per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich and Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Air Europa, Iberia, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Air Nostrum, Vueling, Air France, ITA, Brussels Airlines, Pascan Aviation, TAP Portugal, Eurowings, Swiss, British Airways, Lufthansa Cityline, Helvetic Airways to go to Madrid by flight.
- 8 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Nostrum, Lufthansa Cityline.
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