How to get from Munich to Madrid
- 1484 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 12h 02m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
7h 25m
1 transfer
Flight + Train
€168
Cheapest
27h 55m
1 transfer
Bus
€108
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 3 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Munich to Madrid. The most useful door-to-door route takes 12h 02m by flight, train, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 1484 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 €95, on Wed, Sep 23.
1484 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €90Checked Oct 2 | 12h 02mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €109Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 27h 55m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€90Checked Oct 212h 02m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€109Omio catalogue, Oct 327h 55m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Munich 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.
- 1Munich Airport → Barcelona El Pratflight
Vueling·2h 10m - 2Barcelona → Madridtrain
Renfe·3h 17m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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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, Munich to Madrid
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€60November 2026
€55Departure 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· 29h 25m€109Book
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
VuelingMunich Airport-Barcelona El PratSee live options and dates →RenfeBarcelona-MadridBook →
FlixBusMunich-NiceBook →
BlaBlaCar BusNice-Madrid BarajasBook →On this route you travel with Vueling, Renfe, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Munich to Madrid works
Start with a Vueling flight from Munich to Barcelona, about 2h 10m. Transfer in Barcelona and continue by Renfe train on to Madrid (3h 17m). In total it's roughly €111 over 12h 2m, 1 transfer.
Munich to Madrid: common questions
How long does it take to get from Munich to Madrid?
The most useful route takes about 12h 02m by flight, train, 1 transfer.
Is there a train from Munich to Madrid?
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.
How far is Madrid from Munich?
About 1484 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Munich to Madrid cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €108 to €128. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Munich to Madrid?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 12h 02m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Munich to Madrid?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 12h 02m. About 6h 05m of that is waiting between legs.
Which operators run Munich to Madrid?
On this route you travel with Vueling, Renfe, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Can you get from Munich to Madrid without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 27h 55m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Munich 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: Vueling, Renfe
Route calculated: 3 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 3 Oct 2026