How to travel from Madrid to Amsterdam

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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 €44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 8m. 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 €44, and a train costs an average of €435.

Distance: 1481 km

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€196

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€90

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€444

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8h 8m

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5h 8m

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13h 49m

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13h 19m

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18h 7m

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17h 37m

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4.4 - 8.9kg

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1.5 - 3.7kg

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from Madrid to Amsterdam

How to get from Madrid to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Madrid to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus3162 · 1663
    6:35 PM25h24
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    7:59 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    911One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus3160 · 1625
    10:30 PM25h25
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    11:55 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    851One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • KLMKL1500
    6:00 AM2h25
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    8:25 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    7441One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • BlaBlaCar Bus3160 · 1671
    10:30 PM25h20
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    11:50 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    911One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:50 PM26h05
    Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    10:55 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    1491One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    8:50 PM28h15
    Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    1:05 AMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    1391One-way
    2 transfers
  • Air EuropaUX1091
    7:05 AM2h35
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    9:40 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    2671One-way
    0 transfers
  • TAP PortugalTP1011 · TP674
    11:05 AM11h15
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    10:20 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    2371One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA459 · BA442
    12:10 PM8h10
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    8:20 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    2591One-way
    1 transfer

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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.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Madrid and Amsterdam including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Amsterdam is a flight with an average price of €34.

This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Amsterdam:

A flight is €11 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Amsterdam costing on average €44.

A flight is €401 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Amsterdam costing on average €435.

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Amsterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 30m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Bus takes on average 24h 31m.

Train takes on average 14h 10m.

The Madrid to Amsterdam distance is approximately 1481 km.
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Amsterdam is:
  • Around 54 flights per day.
  • Around 17 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Amsterdam:
  • Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
  • Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Amsterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Air Europa, Iberia Express, KLM, Iberia, Vueling Airlines, Pascan Aviation, TAP Portugal, Air France, Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, Transavia France, Wamos Air, Swiss, Qatar Airways, Helvetic Airways, ITA to go to Amsterdam by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Infobus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
  • Travel with AVE, Renfe Viajeros, iryo to go to Amsterdam by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Madrid to Amsterdam:
  • 10 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia Express, KLM, Iberia, Pascan Aviation, KLM Cityhopper, Transavia France.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid to Amsterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London, Copenhagen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Amsterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.

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