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Compare train, bus, and flight for Prague to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Prague to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $93. 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 1.8 - 4.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $93, and a train costs an average of $728.
Distance: 1101 miles (1772 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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$220 Average price | $206 Average price Cheapest | $728 Average price | $597 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 56m Average total duration Fastest 3h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 32h 11m Average total duration 31h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 46h 41m Average total duration 46h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
5.3 - 10.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.8 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Madrid:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Madrid costing on average $220 (€177).
A bus is $522 (€421) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Madrid costing on average $728 (€588).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 31h 41m.
Train takes on average 46h 11m.
Travel optionsfrom Prague to Madrid
How to get from Prague to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Prague to Madrid is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
QS10569:55 AM3h10Prague Vaclav Havel Airport1:05 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1361One-way0 transfers
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QS10569:55 AM3h10Prague Vaclav Havel Airport1:05 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1361One-way0 transfers
Fastest
QS10569:55 AM3h10Prague Vaclav Havel Airport1:05 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1361One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:30 AM37h05Prague, Central Train Station3:35 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$2381One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:30 AM36h25Prague, Central Train Station2:55 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$2601One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:00 PM48h35Praha, Černý Most3:35 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$2841One-way2 transfers
UX38529:55 AM3h10Prague Vaclav Havel Airport1:05 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1711One-way0 transfers
IB8127:40 PM3h10Prague Vaclav Havel Airport10:50 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1851One-way0 transfers
IB8103:35 PM3h10Prague Vaclav Havel Airport6:45 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$2041One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Madrid:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Madrid costing on average $220 (€177).
A bus is $522 (€421) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Madrid costing on average $728 (€588).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 31h 41m.
Train takes on average 46h 11m.
- Around 76 flights per day.
- Around 30 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Prague and Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Prague, Central Train Station and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Ryanair, Iberia, Smartwings, Buzz, Air Europa, Lot Polish Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, Air France, Vueling, Airhub Airlines, GetJet Airlines, Pascan Aviation, Air Serbia, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, TAP Portugal, Iberia Express, Norwegian Air Shuttle to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Madrid by bus.
- 4 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Iberia, Smartwings, Buzz, Air Europa, Iberia Express.
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