How to travel from Copenhagen to Madrid, Spain

The distance between Copenhagen and Madrid is around 2,532km (1,574 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 22h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Copenhagen 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 Hamburg Hbf, Baden-Baden then Avignon TGV and then to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha.

  • Duration22h 15m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €465($465)
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Bus

Take the bus to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB then Paris and then to Madrid.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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car
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Drive

Drive to Madrid.

  • Duration23h 50m
  • Distance2,619km (1,627 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Copenhagen and Madrid

There are several options for getting from Copenhagen to Madrid by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €135 ($135) and will take around 1 day 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 22h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €465 ($465).

The distance between Copenhagen and Madrid is around 2,532km (1,574 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,074km (1,288 miles)

It takes around 22h 15m to get from Copenhagen and Madrid by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Copenhagen to Madrid is to take the train which takes around 22h 15m and will set you back approx €465 ($465).

The cheapest way to travel between Copenhagen and Madrid, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €135 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Copenhagen and Madrid. It typically takes around 22h 15m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Copenhagen to Madrid. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamburg Hbf, Baden-Baden and Avignon TGV. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 22h 15m.

Danish Railways, Deutsche Bahn and Renfe SNCF run train services between Copenhagen and Madrid. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 22h 15m, 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 Copenhagen and Madrid. It typically takes around 1 day 10h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Copenhagen to Madrid. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and Paris. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 10h.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Copenhagen and Madrid. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 10h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Copenhagen to Madrid. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg Hbf, Baden-Baden then Avignon TGV and then to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha. instead which will take 22h 15m.

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 Copenhagen and Madrid. The distance is around 2,619km (1,627 miles) by road and it will take around 23h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Copenhagen to Madrid is to take the train which takes, on average, 22h 15m and will usually cost around €465 ($465).

How do I get from Copenhagen to Madrid

Compare travel optionsbetween Copenhagen and Madrid

Transport options from Copenhagen to Madrid
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
22h 15m
€465($465)
6 times a week2,985km (1,854 miles)
Bus
1 day 10h
€135($135)
once daily2,532km (1,574 miles)
Drive
23h 50m
€540($540)
on demand2,619km (1,627 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