How to get from Budapest to Madrid
- 1977 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 6h 15m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
3h 20m
direct
Flight
€69
Cheapest
6h 15m
1 transfer
Flight
€65
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 1 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Budapest to Madrid. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 6h 15m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 1977 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on October 1, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1977 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €22Checked Oct 2 | 6h 15mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €160Reading date not recorded | 38h 33m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€22Checked Oct 26h 15m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€160Reading date not recorded38h 33m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Budapest to Madrid: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Budapest → Romeflight
Wizz Air·3h 08m - 2Rome → MadridflightWizz Air·3h 08m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateWhich date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Budapest to Madrid
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€33November 2026
€27Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 39h 30m€136Book
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
Wizz AirBudapest-Rome, Rome-MadridSee live options and dates →
RyanairBudapest Ferenc Liszt-Madrid–BarajasSee live options and dates →
FlixBusBudapest-Munich, Munich-BarcelonaBook →
RenfeBarcelona-MadridBook →On this route you travel with Wizz Air, Ryanair, FlixBus, Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Budapest to Madrid works
Start with a W6 flight from Budapest to Madrid, connecting in Rome, about 6h 15m. In total it's roughly €65 over 6h 15m, 1 transfer.
Budapest to Madrid: common questions
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Madrid?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 6h 15m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Madrid from Budapest?
About 1977 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Budapest to Madrid cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €65 to €201. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Budapest to Madrid?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 6h 15m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Budapest to Madrid?
About 6h 15m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Budapest and Madrid?
Budapest is BUD and Madrid is MAD, so this route is usually written BUD to MAD.
Which operators run Budapest to Madrid?
On this route you travel with Wizz Air, Ryanair, FlixBus, Renfe.
What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest to Madrid?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Wizz Air
Route calculated: 1 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 1 Oct 2026