How to travel from Madrid to Formentera, Spain
The distance between Madrid and Formentera is around 514km (319 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 55m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Madrid to Formentera by train, bus, ferry, tram, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Formentera → Madrid if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Madrid (MAD) to Ibiza (IBZ) then take a ferry to Formentera.
- Duration2h 55m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost€86($86)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Gandia then take a ferry to Formentera.
- Duration6h 55m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€400($405)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Valencia and then to Denia then take a ferry to Formentera.
- Duration9h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€415($415)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Dènia then take a ferry to Formentera.
- Duration6h 60m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€405($405)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Madrid and Formentera
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Madrid to Formentera by train, bus, ferry, tram, car and plane. The cheapest option is to fly and then take a ferry which costs around €86 ($86) and will take around 2h 55m.
The distance between Madrid and Formentera is around 514km (319 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 480km (298 miles)
It takes around 5h 55m to get from Madrid and Formentera by train, bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Madrid to Formentera is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €86 ($86).
The cheapest way to travel between Madrid and Formentera is to fly and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €86 ($86) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Madrid and Formentera. We recommend that you fly from Madrid (MAD) to Ibiza (IBZ) then take a ferry to Formentera. instead which will take 2h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Madrid and Formentera. We recommend that you fly from Madrid (MAD) to Ibiza (IBZ) then take a ferry to Formentera. instead which will take 2h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Madrid to Formentera. We recommend that you fly from Madrid (MAD) to Ibiza (IBZ) then take a ferry to Formentera. instead which will take 2h 55m.
The closest major airport to Formentera is Ibiza Airport (IBZ) (IBZ) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Formentera. Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) (PMI) and Alicante Airport (ALC) (ALC) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Madrid to Formentera. We recommend that you take the train to Valencia Joaquin Sorolla then take the bus to Denia then take a ferry to Formentera. instead which will take 5h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Madrid to Formentera is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around €425 ($425).
Compare travel optionsbetween Madrid and Formentera
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry | 2h 55m | €86($86) | 4 times a day | 514km (319 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 6h 55m | €400($405) | once a week | 609km (378 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 5h 55m | €425($425) | twice daily | 615km (382 miles) |
| Train, Tram and Ferry | 8h 25m | €435($440) | twice daily | 705km (438 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 9h 15m | €415($415) | twice daily | 588km (366 miles) |
| Bus to Denia, Ferry | 11h 10m | €415($415) | once daily | 648km (402 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 6h 60m | €405($405) | twice daily | 566km (352 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Madrid and Formentera
Train operators
Tram operators
Alicante Metro Tram
Ferry operators
Balearia
Trasmapi
Mediterranea Pitiusa
Bus companies
Avanza Grupo
Airports near Formentera
The following major airports near Formentera offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.
Ibiza Airport (IBZ)
- Distance
- 20km (12 miles) from Formentera
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
- Distance
- 146km (91 miles) from Formentera
Alicante Airport (ALC)
- Distance
- 179km (111 miles) from Formentera