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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.5 - 3.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €53, and a train costs an average of €441.
Distance: 1481 km
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train |
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€307 Average price | €138 Average price Cheapest | €450 Average price |
6h 56m Average total duration Fastest 3h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 24h 50m Average total duration 24h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 7m Average total duration 17h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
4.4 - 8.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Madrid to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Madrid to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Amsterdam
Travel to Amsterdam easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Amsterdam.

There are 3 ways to get from Madrid to Amsterdam: train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Amsterdam is a flight with an average price of €39.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Amsterdam:
A flight is €15 less than a coach with an average ticket price of €54 from Madrid to Amsterdam.
Taking a flight costs €449 less than taking a train, which costs on average €488 for the same trip.
The fastest way from Madrid to Amsterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 2 h 35 min.
There are alternative travel options to Amsterdam that take longer:
Coach takes 24 h 55 min on average.
Taking a train requires on average 14 h 10 min of travel time.
You should expect to travel around 1481 km from Madrid to Amsterdam.
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Amsterdam is:
- Around 15 coaches per day.
- 52 flights a day.
- 1 train a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Madrid to Amsterdam as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Madrid to Amsterdam:
- Most travellers who book a plane ticket from Madrid to Amsterdam depart from Madrid Barajas Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Madrid to Amsterdam:
- You can travel from Madrid to Amsterdam by coach with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for €54 with BlaBlaCar Bus from Madrid to Amsterdam.
- You can go to Amsterdam from Madrid by plane with Iberia Express, Air Europa, KLM, Vueling Airlines, Lufthansa, Air France, TAP Portugal, Alitalia, SWISS, PGA-Portugalia Airlines or LAER. You'll see cheap plane tickets for €39 with Iberia Express from Madrid to Amsterdam on Omio.
- You can go to Amsterdam from Madrid by train with iryo, AVE or Renfe Viajeros. You'll see cheap train tickets for €488 with Renfe Viajeros from Madrid to Amsterdam on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:
- Direct flight available with Iberia Express, Air Europa or KLM 9 direct flights per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Amsterdam as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Madrid to Amsterdam.
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