How to travel from Milan to Madrid, Spain

The distance between Milan and Madrid is around 1,289km (801 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Milan to Madrid by plane, 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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Fly

Fly from Milan Bergamo (BGY) to Madrid (MAD).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €77($77)
Operated byRyanair+ 1 others
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3 x train
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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then Barcelona-Sants and then to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha.

  • Duration12h 25m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €74($74)
Operated by

Union Ivkoni

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car
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Drive

Drive to Madrid.

  • Duration14h 55m
  • Distance1,569km (975 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Milan and Madrid

There are several options for getting from Milan to Madrid by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €74 ($74) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €77 ($77).

The distance between Milan and Madrid is around 1,289km (801 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,188km (738 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Milan and Madrid by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Milan to Madrid is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €77 ($77).

The cheapest way to travel between Milan and Madrid, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €74 ($74) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Milan and Madrid. It typically takes around 12h 25m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Milan to Madrid. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu and Barcelona-Sants. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 25m.

Trenitalia, Renfe SNCF, Renfe AVE, TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Milan and Madrid. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 12h 25m, 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 Milan and Madrid. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Milan to Madrid. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milan - Piazzale Laghi, Via del Ghisallo P.le ai Laghi and Milano Lampugnano. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.

Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Milan and Madrid. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 1 day 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Milan and Madrid. Flights depart from Milan Bergamo (BGY) and arrive at Madrid (MAD). The flight takes around 2h 25m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Milan and Madrid with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 25m.

Ryanair and easyJet fly between Milan and Madrid. Flights depart from Milan Bergamo (BGY) and and arrive into Madrid (MAD). These flights usually take around 2h 25m.

The flight from Milan to Madrid typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Milan Bergamo (BGY) and and arrive into Madrid (MAD).

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 Milan and Madrid. The distance is around 1,569km (975 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milan to Madrid is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €77 ($77).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Milan and Madrid

Transport options from Milan to Madrid
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 40m
€77($77)
every 30 mins1,289km (801 miles)
Train + 1 similar
12h 25m
€185($185)
6 times a week1,713km (1,064 miles)
Train via Ventimiglia15hrs
€195($195)
6 times a week1,687km (1,048 miles)
Bus
1 day 2h
€74($74)
6 times a week1,836km (1,141 miles)
Drive
14h 55m
€285($285)
on demand1,569km (975 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Milan and Madrid

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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