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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 $77. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 26m. 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 $77, and a train costs an average of $513.
Distance: 922 miles (1484 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train |
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$273 Average price | $175 Average price Cheapest | $513 Average price |
6h 26m Average total duration Fastest 3h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 29h 4m Average total duration 28h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 27h 29m Average total duration 26h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
4.5 - 8.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Munich to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Madrid:
A bus is $51 (€40) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Madrid costing on average $128 (€102).
A bus is $436 (€347) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Madrid costing on average $513 (€408).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 26h 59m.
Bus takes on average 29h 0m.
- Around 61 flights per day.
- Around 10 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 to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Air Europa, Iberia, Lufthansa, KLM, Air Nostrum , Vueling Airlines, Air France, Lufthansa City Airlines, Brussels Airlines, ITA, Pascan Aviation, TAP Portugal, Lufthansa Cityline, SWISS, LAER to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Madrid by bus.
- 8 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia, Lufthansa, Air Nostrum , Lufthansa Cityline.
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