How to travel from Berlin to Madrid, Spain

The distance between Berlin and Madrid is around 2,369km (1,472 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 18h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Berlin 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 Frankfurt(Main)Hbf then Avignon TGV and then to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha.

  • Duration18h 10m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €410($410)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Madrid.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)

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Drive

Drive to Madrid.

  • Duration21h 15m
  • Distance2,369km (1,472 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Berlin and Madrid

There are several options for getting from Berlin to Madrid by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €100 ($100) and will take around 1 day 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 18h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €410 ($410).

The distance between Berlin and Madrid is around 2,369km (1,472 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,868km (1,161 miles)

It takes around 18h 10m to get from Berlin and Madrid by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Berlin to Madrid is to take the train which takes around 18h 10m and will set you back approx €410 ($410).

The cheapest way to travel between Berlin and Madrid, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €100 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Berlin and Madrid. It typically takes around 18h 10m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Berlin to Madrid. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Avignon TGV. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 18h 10m.

Deutsche Bahn and Renfe SNCF run train services between Berlin and Madrid. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 18h 10m, 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 Berlin and Madrid. It typically takes around 1 day 8h and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Berlin to Madrid. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 8h.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Berlin and Madrid. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 8h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Berlin to Madrid. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf then Avignon TGV and then to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha. instead which will take 18h 10m.

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 Berlin and Madrid. The distance is around 2,369km (1,472 miles) by road and it will take around 21h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Berlin to Madrid is to take the train which takes, on average, 18h 10m and will usually cost around €410 ($410).

How do I get from Berlin to Madrid

Compare travel optionsbetween Berlin and Madrid

Transport options from Berlin to Madrid
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
18h 10m
€410($410)
6 times a week2,512km (1,561 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 8h
€125($125)
twice daily2,445km (1,519 miles)
Bus via Paris1 day 10h
€100($100)
4 times a week2,507km (1,558 miles)
Drive
21h 15m
€430($435)
on demand2,369km (1,472 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