How to get from Rome to Madrid
- 1367 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 2h 35m
- 2 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
2h 20m
direct
Flight
€177
Cheapest
2h 35m
direct
Flight
€46
Ground only
21h 05m
direct
Bus
€81
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 2 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Rome to Madrid. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 2h 35m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 1367 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 2, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1367 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €46Checked Oct 2 | 2h 35mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €138Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 21h 05mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€46Checked Oct 22h 35m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€138Omio catalogue, Oct 321h 05m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Rome to Madrid: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Rome Fiumicino → Madrid–Barajasflight
Ryanair·2h 35m
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, Rome to Madrid
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€36November 2026
€25Departures from Rome to Madrid
FlixBus runs 2 scheduled departures a day, the first at 15:50 and the last at 16:50.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 2 | 15:50 | 16:50 |
All departures
- 15:50
- 16:50
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· 33h 10m€138Book
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
RyanairRome Fiumicino-Madrid–BarajasSee live options and dates →
Wizz Air MaltaRome Fiumicino-Madrid–BarajasSee live options and dates →
FlixBusRoma-MadridBook →On this route you travel with Ryanair, Wizz Air Malta, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Rome to Madrid works
Start with a Ryanair flight from Rome to Madrid, about 2h 35m. In total it's roughly €46 over 2h 35m, direct, no transfers.
Rome to Madrid: common questions
How long does it take to get from Rome to Madrid?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 2h 35m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Rome to Madrid?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 15:50 and the last at 16:50, from Roma, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Rome to Madrid?
2 a day with FlixBus, between 15:50 and 16:50.
Which station does the bus from Rome to Madrid leave from?
Roma with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Madrid from Rome?
About 1367 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Rome to Madrid cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €46 to €81. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Rome to Madrid?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 2h 35m.
How long is the flight from Rome to Madrid?
About 2h 35m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Rome and Madrid?
Rome is FCO and Madrid is MAD, so this route is usually written FCO to MAD.
Which operators run Rome to Madrid?
On this route you travel with Ryanair, Wizz Air Malta, FlixBus.
Can you get from Rome to Madrid without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 21h 05m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Rome 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: Ryanair
Route calculated: 2 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 2 Oct 2026