How to travel from Bern to Madrid, Spain
The distance between Bern and Madrid is around 1,192km (741 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Bern to Madrid by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Madrid → Bern if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Basel SBB then fly from Basel (BSL) to Madrid (MAD).
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time2h 15m
- Typical cost€275($275)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train via Genève
Take the train to Genève, Lyon Part Dieu then Barcelona-Sants and then to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha.
- Duration11h 20m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€335($335)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Madrid.
- Duration22h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€85($85)
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bern and Madrid
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bern to Madrid by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €85 ($85) and will take around 22h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €275 ($275).
The distance between Bern and Madrid is around 1,192km (741 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,152km (716 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Bern and Madrid by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bern to Madrid is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €275 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Bern and Madrid, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €85 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bern and Madrid. It typically takes around 11h 55m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bern to Madrid. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Genève and Avignon TGV. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 55m.
Swiss Railways, Renfe SNCF and Renfe AVE run train services between Bern and Madrid. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 11h 55m, 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 Bern and Madrid. It typically takes around 22h 15m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bern and Madrid with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 5 days 4h.
FlixBus, RegioJet, Union Ivkoni and ALSA run regular bus services between Bern and Madrid. Buses run once daily and take around 22h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bern to Madrid. We recommend that you take the train to Basel SBB then fly from Basel (BSL) to Madrid (MAD). instead which will take 3h 55m.
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 Bern and Madrid. The distance is around 1,531km (951 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bern to Madrid is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €275 ($275).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bern and Madrid
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 55m | €275($275) | every 20 mins | 1,315km (817 miles) |
| Train to Zürich Flughafen, Fly | 3h 60m | €245($245) | every 30 mins | 1,386km (861 miles) |
| Train to Genève-Aéroport, Fly | 4h 30m | €220($220) | every 20 mins | 1,192km (741 miles) |
| Train to Gallarate, Fly | 5h 40m | €245($245) | twice daily | 1,416km (880 miles) |
Train via Genève + 1 similar | 11h 20m | €335($335) | 6 times a week | 1,586km (986 miles) |
| Train | 11h 55m | €410($410) | 6 times a week | 1,596km (992 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 22h 15m | €85($85) | once daily | 1,590km (988 miles) |
| Bus to Madrid | 5 days 4h | €240($240) | once daily | 2,566km (1,594 miles) |
Drive | 14h 25m | €310($310) | on demand | 1,531km (951 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bern and Madrid
Train operators
SBB GmbH
Bus companies
Union Ivkoni
Airports near Madrid
The following major airports near Madrid offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
- Distance
- 14km (9 miles) from Madrid
Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ)
- Distance
- 265km (165 miles) from Madrid
Vitoria Airport (VIT)
- Distance
- 286km (178 miles) from Madrid