There are 6 ways to get from Berlin to Madrid by plane, train, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Train to Hamburg, fly
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Take the train from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf
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Fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Madrid (MAD)
Train
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Take the train from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
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Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu
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Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Sants
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Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
Bus
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Take the bus from Berlin ZOB [Fernbus] to Paris
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Take the bus from Paris to Madrid
Bus via Madrid - South Station
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Take the bus from Berlin ZOB [Fernbus] to Paris
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Take the bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Madrid - South Station
Drive
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Drive from Berlin Hbf to Madrid
Berlin to Madrid by train
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International entry into Spain from Germany
- Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Conditions of entry into Spain from Germany
- Specific entry restrictions may apply for travel to Spain: Canary Islands
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- Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 24 hours prior to arrival
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Yes, entry into Spain is currently allowed from Germany.
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Madrid is 112.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Madrid is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Madrid is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 112.
No, returning to Germany from Spain is currently allowed.
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Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Berlin to Madrid is to bus via Madrid - South Station, which costs €75 - €110 and takes 31h 30m.
The quickest way to get from Berlin to Madrid is to fly which costs €60 - €330 and takes 6h 25m.
No, there is no direct bus from Berlin to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Berlin ZOB [Fernbus] and arriving at Madrid via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Berlin Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Madrid-Puerta De Atocha via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Lyon Part Dieu and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 13m.
The distance between Berlin and Madrid is 1870 km. The road distance is 2369.1 km.
The best way to get from Berlin to Madrid without a car is to train which takes 20h 13m and costs €330 - €550.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Berlin to Madrid, including transfers.
Berlin to Madrid bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin ZOB [Fernbus] station.
Berlin to Madrid train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Berlin Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Berlin to Madrid is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs €60 - €330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €330 - €550 and takes 20h 13m, you could also bus, which costs €100 - €130 and takes 30h 20m.
- Distance: 1869.7 km
- Duration: 6h 25m
What companies run services between Berlin, Germany and Madrid, Spain?
Ryanair, Iberia and seven other airlines fly from Berlin Hbf to Madrid hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Berlin Hbf to Madrid via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona-Sants in around 20h 13m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg to Madrid via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €650
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg to Madrid via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €650
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg to Madrid via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €750
Flights from Hamburg to Madrid via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €800
Flights from Hamburg to Madrid via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €800
Flights from Hamburg to Madrid via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €150 - €800
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €370
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg to Madrid via Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €370
Flights from Hamburg to Madrid via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €410
Flights from Hamburg to Madrid via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €410
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95 - €470
Flights from Hamburg to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €550
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg to Madrid via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €750
Flights from Hamburg to Madrid via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €150 - €800
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg to Madrid via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €180 - €850
Flights from Hamburg to Madrid via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €700
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg to Madrid via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €700
Flights from Hamburg to Madrid via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €750
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50 - €75
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €95 - €140
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €120 - €170
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
- Phone
- +34 902 320 320
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60 - €85
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55 - €85
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60 - €120
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Promo
- €60 - €80
- Promo+
- €68 - €73
- Flexible
- €90 - €120
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Berlin ZOB [Fernbus] to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45 - €60
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55 - €70
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Madrid - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- Blablabus
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The quickest flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Madrid Airport is the direct flight which takes 3h 9m.
Berlin to Madrid bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Madrid station.
Berlin to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta De Atocha station.
Yes, the driving distance between Berlin to Madrid is 2369 km. It takes approximately 21h 17m to drive from Berlin to Madrid.
KLM, Air France, Ryanair and three other airlines offer flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Madrid Airport.
Book your Berlin to Madrid bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 3135+ hotels available in Madrid. Prices start at €100 per night.
The best way to get from Berlin to Berlin Brandenburg Airport is to train which takes 32 min and costs €3 - €22.