How to get from Madrid to Vienna
- 1810 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train + bus, 40h 45m
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We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Vienna. The most useful door-to-door route takes 40h 45m by train, bus, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 1810 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on September 18, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1810 km
Madrid to Vienna: 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.
- 1Madrid → Barcelonatrain
Renfe AVE·2h 35m - 2Barcelona → Praha hlavní nádražíbus
FlixBus·25h 50m - 3Praha hlavní nádraží → Viennabus
ArdaTur·4h 50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Flight prices by day, Madrid to Vienna
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€29November 2026
€39Departure 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· 36h 50m€165Book
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
Renfe AVEMadrid-BarcelonaBook →FlixBusBarcelona-Praha hlavní nádražíBook →ArdaTurPraha hlavní nádraží-ViennaBook →On this route you travel with Renfe AVE, FlixBus, ArdaTur; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Vienna works
Start with a Renfe AVE train from Madrid to Barcelona, about 2h 35m. Transfer in Barcelona and continue by FlixBus bus on to Praha hlavní nádraží (25h 50m). Transfer in Praha hlavní nádraží and continue by ArdaTur bus on to Vienna (4h 50m). In total it's roughly €189 over 40h 45m, 2 transfers.
Madrid to Vienna: common questions
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Vienna?
The most useful route takes about 40h 45m by train, bus, 2 transfers.
Is there a train from Madrid to Vienna?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a bus from Madrid to Vienna?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Vienna from Madrid?
About 1810 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Madrid to Vienna cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €189. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Madrid to Vienna?
On this route you travel with Renfe AVE, FlixBus, ArdaTur.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Vienna?
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: Renfe AVE, FlixBus, ArdaTur
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 18 Sep 2026