How to travel from Rome to Madrid

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rome to Madrid

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rome to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €56. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.4 - 3.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €56, and a train costs an average of €307.

Distance: 1363 km

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€142

Average price

Cheapest

€183

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€307

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6h 50m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 50m

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30h 52m

Average total duration

30h 22m

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30m

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28h 55m

Average total duration

28h 25m

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30m

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4.1 - 8.2kg

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1.4 - 3.4kg

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Iberia

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Rome to Madrid

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

RyanairFR 9673
10:05PM2h35
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
12:40AMMadrid Barajas Airport
791One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

RyanairFR 9673
10:05PM2h35
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
12:40AMMadrid Barajas Airport
791One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

ITAAZ64
09:25PM2h34
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
11:59PMMadrid Barajas Airport
1431One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:50PM34h40
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
10:30AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
1511One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:35PM34h55
Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)
10:30AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
1511One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
09:45PM34h55
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
08:40AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
1661One-way
2 transfers
Malta AirFR 2437
07:20AM2h35
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
09:55AMMadrid Barajas Airport
1161One-way
0 transfers
ITAAZ58
08:15AM2h35
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
10:50AMMadrid Barajas Airport
1431One-way
0 transfers
Air EuropaUX1040
10:30AM2h35
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
01:05PMMadrid Barajas Airport
1471One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Rome to Madrid

Travel to Madrid 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 Rome to Madrid.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Rome and Madrid including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Madrid is a flight with an average price of €56.

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

A flight is €22 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Madrid costing on average €78.

A flight is €251 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Madrid costing on average €307.

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 34m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Train takes on average 28h 25m.

Bus takes on average 32h 10m.

The Rome to Madrid distance is approximately 1363 km.
The average frequency per day from Rome to Madrid is:
  • Around 67 flights per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome and Madrid 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 Rome to Madrid:
  • Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rome to Madrid, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Frecciarossa to go to Madrid by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Madrid by bus.
  • Travel with Iberia, Ryanair, Malta Air, ITA, Air Europa, Wizz Air, Vueling, KLM, Air France, TAP Portugal, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, GetJet Airlines, Iberia Express, Amelia International, Wamos Air, Pascan Aviation, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Airhub Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Turkish Airlines to go to Madrid by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Rome to Madrid:
  • 16 direct flights per day with Iberia, Ryanair, Malta Air, ITA, Air Europa, Iberia Express.
Omio customers who travel from Rome to Madrid often also extend their vacation to go to Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Málaga, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Madrid and these popular destinations at a great price.

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