How to travel from Salzburg to Madrid

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Salzburg to Madrid

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $70. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.6 - 3.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $70, and a flight costs an average of $169.

Distance: 971 miles (1564 km)

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$526

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$185

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7h 3m

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4h 3m

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30h 34m

Average total duration

30h 4m

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4.7 - 9.4kg

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1.6 - 3.9kg

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from Salzburg to Madrid

How to get from Salzburg to Madrid by train, bus or flight.

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bus

The best way to travel from Salzburg to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
03:50PM40h05
Salzburg
07:55AMMadrid
$881One-way
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FlixBus
03:50PM40h05
Salzburg
07:55AMMadrid
$881One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
10:20PM33h00
Salzburg
07:20AMMadrid
$2681One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
04:35PM38h45
Salzburg
07:20AMMadrid
$1351One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
02:50PM40h50
Salzburg
07:40AMMadrid
$2801One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Salzburg to Madrid

Travel to Madrid easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Salzburg to Madrid.

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There are 3 options to travel between Salzburg and Madrid including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Madrid is a bus with an average price of $70 (€56).

This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Madrid:

A bus is $99 (€79) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Madrid costing on average $169 (€135).

A bus is $597 (€475) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Madrid costing on average $667 (€531).

The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 5m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Bus takes on average 31h 55m.

Train takes on average 36h 5m.

The distance from Salzburg to Madrid is approximately 971 miles (1564 km).
The average frequency per day from Salzburg to Madrid is:
  • Around 11 flights per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Salzburg to Madrid:
  • Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Salzburg to Madrid, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa, KLM to go to Madrid by flight.
  • Travel with ÖBB | Railjet to go to Madrid by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh to go to Madrid by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Salzburg to Madrid often also extend their vacation to go to Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Málaga, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Madrid and these popular destinations at a great price.

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