How to travel from Venice to Madrid, Spain

The distance between Venice and Madrid is around 1,547km (961 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Venice 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 Venice Treviso (TSF) to Madrid (MAD).

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time4h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated byRyanair+ 3 others

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Train

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

  • Duration14h 50m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Nice Airport and then to Madrid.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)

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Drive

Drive to Madrid.

  • Duration17h 15m
  • Distance1,824km (1,134 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Venice and Madrid

There are several options for getting from Venice to Madrid by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €82 ($82) and will take around 1 day 6h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Venice and Madrid is around 1,547km (961 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,417km (880 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Venice and Madrid by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Venice to Madrid is to fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Venice and Madrid, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €82 ($82) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Venice and Madrid. It typically takes around 14h 50m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Venice to Madrid. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu and Barcelona-Sants. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 14h 50m.

Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity, Renfe SNCF and Renfe AVE run train services between Venice and Madrid. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 14h 50m, 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 Venice and Madrid. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Venice and Madrid with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 2 days 7h.

FlixBus, Union Ivkoni and ALSA run regular bus services between Venice and Madrid. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 1h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Venice and Madrid. Flights depart from Venice Treviso (TSF) and arrive at Madrid (MAD) - via Eindhoven (EIN). The flight takes around 4h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Venice to Madrid. There is however a flight that goes via Eindhoven (EIN). This services will take at least 5hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Venice to Madrid typically takes around 4h 10m. Flights depart from Venice Treviso (TSF) 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 Venice and Madrid. The distance is around 1,824km (1,134 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Venice to Madrid is to fly which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Venice and Madrid

Transport options from Venice to Madrid
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
5hrs
€130($130)
every 15 mins2,272km (1,412 miles)
Train and Plane5h 30m
€160($160)
hourly1,547km (961 miles)
Train
14h 50m
€210($210)
6 times a week1,978km (1,229 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
1 day 1h
€105($105)
4 times a week1,976km (1,228 miles)
Bus to Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur1 day 6h
€82($82)
6 times a week2,113km (1,313 miles)
Bus to Madrid2 days 7h
€270($270)
once daily2,872km (1,785 miles)
Drive
17h 15m
€335($335)
on demand1,824km (1,134 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Venice and Madrid

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