How to travel from Prague to Madrid, Spain

The distance between Prague and Madrid is around 2,210km (1,373 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 20h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Prague 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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Train

Take the train to Schwandorf, Nürnberg Hbf, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf then Avignon TGV and then to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha.

  • Duration21h 20m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €390($390)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Madrid.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)

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Drive

Drive to Madrid.

  • Duration20h 35m
  • Distance2,210km (1,373 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Prague and Madrid

There are several options for getting from Prague to Madrid by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €110 ($110) and will take around 1 day 16h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 20h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €405 ($405).

The distance between Prague and Madrid is around 2,210km (1,373 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,772km (1,101 miles)

It takes around 21h 20m to get from Prague and Madrid by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Prague to Madrid is to drive which takes around 20h 35m and will set you back approx €405 ($405).

The cheapest way to travel between Prague and Madrid, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €110 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Prague and Madrid. It typically takes around 21h 20m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Prague to Madrid. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Schwandorf, Nürnberg Hbf, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Avignon TGV. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 21h 20m.

Czech Railways, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Deutsche Bahn and Renfe SNCF run train services between Prague and Madrid. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 21h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Prague and Madrid. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Prague to Madrid. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 7h.

FlixBus, Union Ivkoni and RegioJet run regular bus services between Prague and Madrid. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 7h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Prague to Madrid. We recommend that you take the train to Schwandorf, Nürnberg Hbf, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf then Avignon TGV and then to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha. instead which will take 21h 20m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Prague and Madrid. The distance is around 2,210km (1,373 miles) by road and it will take around 20h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Prague to Madrid is to take the train which takes, on average, 21h 20m and will usually cost around €390 ($390).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Prague and Madrid

Transport options from Prague to Madrid
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
21h 20m
€390($390)
6 times a week2,567km (1,595 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 7h
€125($125)
once daily2,390km (1,485 miles)
Bus via Milan Lampugnano1 day 16h
€110($110)
once a week2,922km (1,815 miles)
Drive
20h 35m
€405($405)
on demand2,210km (1,373 miles)

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Airports near Madrid

The following major airports near Madrid offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

MAD
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
International Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Madrid
ZAZ
Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
265km (165 miles) from Madrid
VIT
Vitoria Airport (VIT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
286km (178 miles) from Madrid