How to travel from Utrecht to Madrid

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Utrecht to Madrid

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Utrecht to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $58. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 50m. 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 $58, and a flight costs an average of $24.

Distance: 908 miles (1462 km)

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$117

Average price

Cheapest

$139

Average price

$533

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

24h 9m

Average total duration

23h 39m

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30m

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5h 50m

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2h 50m

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3h 0m

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17h 42m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

1.5 - 3.7kg

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4.4 - 8.8kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Utrecht to Madrid is a bus with an average price of $117 (€96).

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

A bus is $22 (€18) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Utrecht to Madrid costing on average $139 (€115).

A bus is $399 (€328) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Utrecht to Madrid costing on average $516 (€424).

The fastest way to travel from Utrecht to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 50m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Bus takes on average 23h 39m.

Train takes on average 30h 22m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Utrecht and Madrid including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Utrecht to Madrid among Omio's users.

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from Utrecht to Madrid

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    12:15 PM27h05
    Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A
    3:20 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    $1211One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    12:15 PM27h05
    Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A
    3:20 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    $1211One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • Brussels AirlinesSN3721
    9:30 AM2h20
    Brussels Airport
    11:50 AMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $2031One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:15 PM25h05
    Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A
    1:20 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $1271One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:30 AM26h00
    Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A
    11:30 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $1401One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus1680 · 3163
    12:05 PM27h05
    Utrecht, NH Hotel (Jaarbeursplein)
    3:10 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $1461One-way
    1 transfer
  • RyanairFR 5377
    10:15 AM2h25
    Brussels South Charleroi Airport
    12:40 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $1281One-way
    0 transfers
  • RyanairFR 2947
    4:55 PM2h30
    Brussels Airport
    7:25 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $1471One-way
    0 transfers
  • Brussels AirlinesSN3731
    8:55 PM2h30
    Brussels Airport
    11:25 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $1671One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Utrecht 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 Utrecht to Madrid.

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There are 3 options to travel between Utrecht and Madrid including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Utrecht to Madrid is a bus with an average price of $117 (€96).

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

A bus is $22 (€18) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Utrecht to Madrid costing on average $139 (€115).

A bus is $399 (€328) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Utrecht to Madrid costing on average $516 (€424).

The fastest way to travel from Utrecht to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 50m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Bus takes on average 23h 39m.

Train takes on average 30h 22m.

The distance from Utrecht to Madrid is approximately 908 miles (1462 km).
The average frequency per day from Utrecht to Madrid is:
  • Around 104 flights per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Utrecht 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 Utrecht to Madrid:
  • Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Utrecht, Centraal Station and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Utrecht to Madrid, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, U-Ov to go to Madrid by bus.
  • Travel with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Madrid by train.
  • Travel with Ryanair, Iberia, Iberia Express, Air Europa, Brussels Airlines, KLM, Vueling, Air France to go to Madrid by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Utrecht to Madrid:
  • 21 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Iberia, Iberia Express, Air Europa, Brussels Airlines, KLM.
Omio customers who travel from Utrecht 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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