How to get from Madrid to Hamburg
- 1786 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 21 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Hamburg: flight. The two cities are about 1786 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 21 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This fare comes from a search on September 21, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1786 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €56Checked Oct 9 | 5h 15mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €119Older observation | 31h 25m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€56Checked Oct 95h 15m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€119Older observation31h 25m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Madrid to Hamburg: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Madrid → Copenhagenflight
SAS·3h 20m - 2Copenhagen → HamburgflightSAS·50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
SASMadrid-Copenhagen, Copenhagen-HamburgSee live options and dates →
FlixBusMadrid-Bruxelles Midi, Bruxelles Midi-HamburgBook →On this route you travel with SAS, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Hamburg works
Start with a SAS flight from Madrid to Hamburg, connecting in Copenhagen, about 5h 15m. In total it's roughly €172 over 5h 15m, 1 transfer.
Madrid to Hamburg: common questions
How far is Hamburg from Madrid?
About 1786 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Madrid to Hamburg?
On this route you travel with SAS, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Hamburg?
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: SAS
Route calculated: 21 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 21 Sep 2026