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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 €73. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 39m. 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 €73, and a flight costs an average of €90.
Distance: 922 miles (1484 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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€178 Average price | €129 Average price Cheapest | €313 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 39m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 29h 10m Average total duration 28h 40m 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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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Madrid:
A bus is €50 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Madrid costing on average €178.
A bus is €367 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Madrid costing on average €496.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 29h 10m.
Train takes on average 33h 57m.
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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 · 40038:45 AM28h30Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)1:15 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€1151One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
30489 · 40038:45 AM28h30Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)1:15 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€1151One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH18008:20 AM2h45Munich Airport11:05 AMMadrid Barajas Airport€5991One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:40 PM37h45München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz7:25 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)€1271One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus9:30 AM29h25Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)2:55 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)€1291One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:30 AM30h05Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)3:35 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€1301One-way1 transfer
TP553 · TP10221:35 PM10h45Munich Airport12:20 AMMadrid Barajas Airport€3401One-way1 transfer
TP555 · TP10108:00 PM14h05Munich Airport10:05 AMMadrid Barajas Airport€3401One-way1 transfer
KL1856 · KL15015:45 PM15h45Munich Airport9:30 AMMadrid Barajas Airport€3581One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Madrid:
A bus is €50 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Madrid costing on average €178.
A bus is €367 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Madrid costing on average €496.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 29h 10m.
Train takes on average 33h 57m.
- Around 63 flights per day.
- Around 14 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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with Air Europa, Iberia, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Vueling, Air Nostrum, ITA, Air France, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Lot Polish Airlines, Pascan Aviation, TAP Portugal, Swiss, British Airways, Lufthansa Cityline 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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