How to travel from Madrid to Berlin

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Berlin

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €151. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.9 - 4.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €151, and a train costs an average of €322.

Distance: 1870 km

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€270

Average price

€221

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€322

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6h 49m

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3h 49m

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18h 49m

Average total duration

18h 19m

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5h 44m

Average total duration

5h 14m

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5.6 - 11.2kg

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1.9 - 4.7kg

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from Madrid to Berlin

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

Iberia ExpressIB1801
07:40AM3h05
Madrid Barajas Airport
10:45AMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
1591One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:40PM34h30
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
03:10AMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
1401One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Iberia ExpressIB1801
07:40AM3h05
Madrid Barajas Airport
10:45AMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
1591One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:40PM34h50
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
03:30AMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
1401One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
04:40PM36h50
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
05:30AMBerlin, Kronprinzessinnenweg (Wannsee)
1401One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
08:25PM38h50
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
11:15AMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
1531One-way
2 transfers
RyanairFR 2528
06:10AM3h15
Madrid Barajas Airport
09:25AMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
1661One-way
0 transfers
Iberia ExpressIB1813
08:05PM3h05
Madrid Barajas Airport
11:10PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
1591One-way
0 transfers
Air FranceAF1101 · AF1434
08:05PM12h45
Madrid Barajas Airport
08:50AMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
1921One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Berlin

Travel to Berlin 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 Berlin.

FAQs

There are 3 travel options from Madrid to Berlin: train, coach or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Berlin is by taking a flight with average ticket prices of €42 compared to other travel options to Berlin:

A flight is €68 less than a coach for this trip with tickets for a coach from Madrid to Berlin costing on average €110.

A flight is €314 less than a train with an average ticket price of €356 from Madrid to Berlin.

The fastest way to get to Berlin from Madrid is by flight with an average travel time of 3 h 5 min.

Other travel options to Berlin take longer:

Taking a coach requires on average 34 h 10 min of travel time.

Getting to Berlin by train takes 44 h 53 min on average.

The Madrid to Berlin distance is approximately 1869 km.

The average frequency per day from Madrid to Berlin is:

  • Around 33 coaches per day.
  • 57 flights per day.
  • 10 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Madrid and Berlin 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 Berlin:

  • Most travellers who purchase a plane ticket from Madrid to Berlin depart from Madrid Barajas Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Madrid to Berlin:

  • You can travel to Berlin from Madrid by coach with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for €110 with FlixBus from Madrid to Berlin.
  • You can take a flight from Madrid to Berlin with Iberia Express, Ryanair, Lufthansa, KLM, Brussels Airlines, Vueling Airlines, Air France, LOT Polish Airlines, TAP Portugal, Norwegian Air or KLM Cityhopper. Cheap tickets can be found for €42 with Iberia Express from Madrid to Berlin.
  • You can go to Berlin from Madrid by train with Deutsche Bahn or AVE. You'll see cheap train tickets for €18 with Deutsche Bahn from Madrid to Berlin on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from Madrid to Berlin with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 3 direct flights per day to Berlin with Iberia Express.

Direct services to Berlin tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Looking to extend your trip from Madrid to Berlin? Many Omio customers who go from Madrid to Berlin usually extend their holiday to explore other popular destinations like Prague, Paris, Amsterdam, Munich or Dresden. If you're looking to explore Prague, Paris, Amsterdam, Munich or Dresden from Berlin, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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