How to travel from Utrecht to Madrid

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Utrecht to Madrid

Omio recommends booking the flight 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 $50. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 47m. 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 $50, and a train costs an average of $478.

Distance: 908 miles (1462 km)

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$138

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$132

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$540

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5h 47m

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2h 47m

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24h 8m

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23h 38m

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27h 5m

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26h 35m

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4.4 - 8.8kg

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1.5 - 3.7kg

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from Utrecht to Madrid

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

RyanairFR 5377
06:20AM2h20
Brussels South Charleroi Airport
08:40AMMadrid Barajas Airport
$491One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

RyanairFR 5377
06:20AM2h20
Brussels South Charleroi Airport
08:40AMMadrid Barajas Airport
$491One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

RyanairFR 5377
06:20AM2h20
Brussels South Charleroi Airport
08:40AMMadrid Barajas Airport
$491One-way
0 transfers

Other options

BlaBlaCar Bus1680 · 4003
12:05PM25h40
Utrecht, NH Hotel (Jaarbeursplein)
01:45PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$1261One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:30AM26h00
Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A
11:30AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$1811One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
10:25PM33h45
Utrecht, Centraal Station
08:10AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
$1431One-way
2 transfers
Air EuropaUX1172
10:45AM2h30
Brussels Airport
01:15PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$1591One-way
0 transfers
RyanairFR 2947
10:00AM2h30
Brussels Airport
12:30PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$1191One-way
0 transfers
Air EuropaUX1174
06:55PM2h30
Brussels Airport
09:25PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$1411One-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 flight with an average price of $30 (€24).

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

A flight is $20 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Utrecht to Madrid costing on average $50 (€40).

A flight is $448 (€356) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Utrecht to Madrid costing on average $478 (€380).

The fastest way to travel from Utrecht to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 20m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Bus takes on average 23h 30m.

Train takes on average 22h 48m.

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 8 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 Intercity to go to Madrid by train.
  • Travel with Ryanair, Iberia, Iberia Express, Air Europa, Brussels Airlines, KLM, Compagnie Africaine D'Aviation, Vueling Airlines, Air France to go to Madrid by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Madrid by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Utrecht to Madrid:
  • 20 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Iberia, Iberia Express, Air Europa, Brussels Airlines, KLM, Compagnie Africaine D'Aviation.
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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