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Compare train, bus, and flight for Ulm to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Ulm to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €69. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.4 - 3.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €69, and a train costs an average of €399.
Distance: 869 miles (1400 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train |
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€176 Average price | €123 Average price Cheapest | €399 Average price |
6h 2m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 26h 53m Average total duration 26h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 26h 14m Average total duration 25h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
4.2 - 8.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Ulm to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Ulm 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 Ulm to Madrid.

There are 3 travel options from Ulm to Madrid: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Madrid from Ulm is by taking a flight, which costs on average $66 (€60).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Ulm to Madrid:
Taking a flight costs $5 (€4) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $71 (€64) for the same trip.
A flight is $423 (€381) less than a train with an average ticket price of $489 (€441) from Ulm to Madrid.
The fastest way to get to Madrid from Ulm is by flight with an average travel time of 2 h 45 min.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Getting to Madrid by bus takes 28 h 40 min on average.
Taking a train requires on average 25 h 44 min of travel time.
The distance from Ulm to Madrid is approximately 868 miles (1400 km).
The average frequency per day from Ulm to Madrid is:
- 5 buses per day.
- 89 flights a day.
- Around 1 train per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Ulm to Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ulm to Madrid:
The following travel companies offer services from Ulm to Madrid:
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus or SWU Verkehr GmbH to go to Madrid by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find BlaBlaCar Bus Ulm to Madrid tickets on Omio for $71 (€64).
- Travel with Iberia, Air Europa or Lufthansa to go to Madrid by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Air Europa Ulm to Madrid tickets on Omio for $88 (€79).
- Deutsche Bahn can take you to Madrid by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Deutsche Bahn from Ulm to Madrid for $489 (€441).
Yes, there are direct routes from Ulm to Madrid with the following travel companies:
- You can find 9 direct flights per day to take to Madrid with.
Direct services to Madrid tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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