4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Milan to Madrid
Cheapest price on Sep 12
€188
Average ticket price on Sep 12
€188
Fastest journey on Sep 12
1 d 30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 12
1 d 30 m
Trains on Sep 12
1
Distance
1188 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Madrid will cost around €188 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €188.
It's difficult to get from Milan to Madrid without transferring at least 2 times.
3:48 PM24h30Milan4:18 PMMadrid€1881One-way2 transfers
- 3:48 PM24h30Milan4:18 PMMadrid€1881One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Milan to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Milan to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of €81 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 9h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.2 - 3.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €81, while a train costs an average of €188.
Distance: 1188 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€188 Average price | €81 Average price Cheapest | €91 Average price | €355 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 19m Average total duration 12h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 10m Average total duration Fastest 7h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 18h 39m Average total duration 18h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 3.6 - 7.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Madrid:
A flight is €10 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Milan to Madrid costing on average €91.
A flight is €107 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Madrid costing on average €188.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 49m.
Bus takes on average 18h 9m.
Live departures
Milan to Madrid train times
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Madrid trains for today, Friday, September 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:48 PM Milan | 24h30 | 4:18 PM Madrid | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Milan to Madrid
Italy
Spain
Trains from Milan to Madrid run on average 1 times per day, taking around 12h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €188 but you can travel from only €21 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 06:08, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 1188 km distance in 24h 30m.
Distance 1188 km |
Average train duration 12h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price €188 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 24h 30m |
First train 6:08 AM |
Last train 11:35 PM |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 84 days |
Train companies: AVE, Regionale from Milan to Madrid trainsAVE, Regionale trains will get you between Milan and Madrid from €21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Milan to Madrid
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