How to get from Milan to Madrid
- 1188 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 23h 05m
- 1 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
23h 05m
direct
Bus
€89
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 8 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Milan to Madrid. The most useful door-to-door route takes 23h 05m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 1188 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €41, on Wed, Oct 7.
1188 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €15Checked Oct 9 | 2h 30mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €50Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 23h 05mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€15Checked Oct 92h 30m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€50Omio catalogue, Oct 1023h 05m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Milan 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.
- 1Milan → Madrid Barajasbus
FlixBus·23h 05m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which 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.
Departures from Milan to Madrid
FlixBus runs 1 scheduled departures a day, the first at 11:25 and the last at 11:25.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 1 | 11:25 | 11:25 |
All departures
- 11:25
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure 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· 22h 10m€50Book
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusMilan-Madrid BarajasBook →
Wizz Air MaltaMilan Malpensa-Madrid–BarajasSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Wizz Air Malta; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Milan to Madrid works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Milan to Madrid Barajas, about 23h 5m. In total it's roughly €89 over 23h 5m, direct, no transfers.
Milan to Madrid: common questions
How long does it take to get from Milan to Madrid?
The most useful route takes about 23h 05m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Milan to Madrid?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 11:25 and the last at 11:25, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Milan to Madrid?
1 a day with FlixBus, between 11:25 and 11:25.
How far is Madrid from Milan?
About 1188 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Milan to Madrid cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €41 to €89. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Milan to Madrid?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Wizz Air Malta.
Can you get from Milan to Madrid without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 22h 10m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Milan 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.
Where to next
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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: FlixBus
Route calculated: 8 Oct 2026