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Compare train, bus, and flight for Ulm to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ulm to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $198 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.4 - 3.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $198, while a flight costs an average of $570.
Distance: 869 miles (1400 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$198 Average price Cheapest | $570 Average price | $348 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
27h 53m Average total duration 27h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 21m Average total duration Fastest 4h 21m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 18h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.4 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 4.2 - 8.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Ulm to Madrid:
A bus is $372 (€311) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ulm to Madrid costing on average $570 (€476).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 27h 53m.
Tickets start at around $198 (€165) compared to roughly $348 (€291) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $151 (€126). The journey takes 27h 23m versus 18h 43m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Ulm to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ulm to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 7:40 AM28h40Ulm12:20 PMMadrid$1131One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 7:40 AM28h40Ulm12:20 PMMadrid$1131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
9:30 AM27h15Ulm12:45 PMMadrid$2251One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ulm to Madrid:
A bus is $372 (€311) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ulm to Madrid costing on average $570 (€476).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 27h 53m.
- Around 86 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ulm 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 Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with Iberia, Air Europa, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, El Al, Swiss, Eurowings, BA Cityflyer, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Qatar Airways, Luxair, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, ITA, British Airways, TAP Portugal to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Madrid by bus.
- 8 direct flights per day with Iberia, Air Europa, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines.
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