The distance between Innsbruck and Madrid is around 1,935km (1,202 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 15h 40m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Innsbruck to Madrid by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Zuerich Hb, Mulhouse, Lyon Part Dieu then Barcelona-Sants and then to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha.
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Take the bus to Milan then Nice Airport and then to Madrid.
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There are several options for getting from Innsbruck to Madrid by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 1 day 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 15h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €360 ($360).
The distance between Innsbruck and Madrid is around 1,935km (1,202 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,427km (886 miles)
It takes around 15h 40m to get from Innsbruck and Madrid by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Innsbruck to Madrid is to take the train which takes around 15h 40m and will set you back approx €360 ($360).
The cheapest way to travel between Innsbruck and Madrid, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Innsbruck and Madrid. It typically takes around 15h 40m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Innsbruck to Madrid. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Zuerich Hb, Mulhouse, Lyon Part Dieu and Barcelona-Sants. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 15h 40m.
Railjet, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Swiss Railways, TGV inOui, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe SNCF and Renfe AVE run train services between Innsbruck and Madrid. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 15h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Innsbruck and Madrid. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Innsbruck to Madrid. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milan and Nice Airport. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.
FlixBus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Innsbruck and Madrid. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Innsbruck to Madrid. We recommend that you take the train to Zuerich Hb, Mulhouse, Lyon Part Dieu then Barcelona-Sants and then to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha. instead which will take 15h 40m.
The closest major airport to Madrid is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Madrid. Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ) (ZAZ) and Vitoria Airport (VIT) (VIT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Innsbruck and Madrid. The distance is around 1,935km (1,202 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Innsbruck to Madrid is to take the train which takes, on average, 15h 40m and will usually cost around €360 ($360).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 15h 40m | €360($360) | 6 times a week | 2,063km (1,282 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 3h | €115($115) | 4 times a week | 2,111km (1,311 miles) |
Bus via Verona | 1 day 8h | €95($95) | 6 times a week | 2,263km (1,406 miles) |
Drive | 18h 30m | €365($365) | on demand | 1,935km (1,202 miles) |
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The following major airports near Madrid offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.