How to get from Vienna to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Vienna to Madrid is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 1122 miles (1809 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus or flight | |
Ticket price range | $189 - $343 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $189 (€170) • 39 h 5 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $343 (€308) • 8 h 35 min | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Lufthansa |
Travel 1122 miles (1809 km) by bus or flight from Vienna to Madrid. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 8 h 35 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $189 (€170). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Lufthansa among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or flight from Vienna to Madrid.
You can travel by bus or flight for as low as $118 (€105). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
KLM is the Netherlands' national carrier and offers two types of ticket for your travel to Madrid from Vienna: Economy and Business.
There are 2 ways to get from Vienna to Madrid: bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Madrid is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $189 (€170) compared to other travel options to Madrid:
A bus is $154 (€138) less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Madrid costing on average $343 (€308).
The fastest way from Vienna to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 8 h 35 min.
There are alternative travel options to Madrid that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 39 h 5 min of travel time.
Madrid is approximately 1122 miles (1809 km) away from Vienna.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Vienna to Madrid:
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Yes, there are direct routes from Vienna to Madrid with the following travel companies:
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 trip.
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