How to travel from Vienna to Madrid

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna to Madrid

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €89. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.8 - 4.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €89, and a train costs an average of €588.

Distance: 1809 km

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€219

Average price

€189

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€588

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6h 53m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 53m

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36h 59m

Average total duration

36h 29m

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30m

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41h 54m

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41h 24m

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30m

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5.4 - 10.9kg

CO2 emissions

1.8 - 4.5kg

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from Vienna to Madrid

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

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flight

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

  • KLMKL1906 · KL1501
    8:00 PM13h30
    Vienna International Airport
    9:30 AMMadrid Barajas Airport
    2951One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:45 PM39h10
    Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    2:55 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    2531One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • IberiaIB798
    7:00 AM3h10
    Vienna International Airport
    10:10 AMMadrid Barajas Airport
    4711One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:25 PM39h30
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    2:55 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    2531One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:45 PM39h40
    Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    3:25 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    2901One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:25 PM40h00
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    3:25 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    2901One-way
    2 transfers
  • Austrian AirlinesLH6323+Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4164
    5:40 PM4h50
    Vienna International Airport
    10:30 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    3371One-way
    1 transfer
  • Austrian AirlinesLH6389+Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4164
    1:20 PM9h10
    Vienna International Airport
    10:30 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    3371One-way
    1 transfer
  • Austrian AirlinesLH6429+LufthansaLH1122
    6:30 PM5h10
    Vienna International Airport
    11:40 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    3461One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Vienna 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 Vienna to Madrid.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Vienna and Madrid including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Madrid is a flight with an average price of €39.

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

A flight is €49 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vienna to Madrid costing on average €89.

A flight is €549 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Madrid costing on average €588.

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 5m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Bus takes on average 36h 15m.

Train takes on average 41h 24m.

The Vienna to Madrid distance is approximately 1809 km.
The average frequency per day from Vienna to Madrid is:
  • Around 66 flights per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna 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 Vienna to Madrid:
  • Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Vienna to Madrid, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with ÖBB | Railjet to go to Madrid by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Madrid by bus.
  • Travel with Ryanair, Iberia, Lufthansa, Buzz, Malta Air, KLM, Vueling Airlines, Air France, Brussels Airlines, Air Serbia, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, TAP Portugal, Edelweiss Air to go to Madrid by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Vienna to Madrid:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Iberia, Buzz, Malta Air.
Omio customers who travel from Vienna 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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