The cheapest and fastest coaches from Vienna to Madrid
Cheapest price
£192
Average price
£231
Fastest journey
1 d 12 h 50 m
Average duration
1 d 14 h 3 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
1809 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Vienna to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to Madrid will cost around £231 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £192.
To travel from Vienna to Madrid you need to make at least 2 changes.
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Compare train, coach and flight for Vienna to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £109. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 1.8 - 4.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £109, and a train costs an average of £449.
Distance: 1809 km
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| Coach | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
£187 Average Price Cheapest | £223 Average Price | £449 Average Price |
36h 17m Average total duration 35h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 31h 47m Average total duration 31h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.8 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 5.4 - 10.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Vienna to Madrid bus times
The table below shows live departures for Vienna to Madrid coaches for today, Friday 21 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:30 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 42h10 | 07:40 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:35 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 43h40 | 09:15 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:55 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 40h20 | 09:15 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:15 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 37h05 | 07:20 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:15 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 37h50 | 08:05 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:30 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 36h50 | 07:20 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:30 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 37h35 | 08:05 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:50 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 36h40 | 10:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 change | |
| Saturday 22 November | |||||
![]() | 00:20 Vienna | 36h35 | 12:55 Madrid | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Vienna to Madrid
Buses from Vienna to Madrid run on average 8 times per day, taking around 35h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £109 but you can travel from only £93 by flight.
The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 1809 km distance in 36h 35m.
Distance 1809 km |
Average bus duration 35h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £109 |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 36h 35m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Wiener Linien from Vienna to MadridYou can travel by bus between Vienna to Madrid with FlixBus, Wiener Linien for as low as £93. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Vienna to Madrid coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna to Madrid by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madrid, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Vienna, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB), Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz, Vienna, Central Train Station, Vienna, Wien Simmering Bahnhof (Simmeringer Platz), Vienna, Felberstrasse (Kiss & Ride Westbahnhof) and Vienna, Mitte Marxergasse. When arriving in Madrid, you can end your trip in coach stations like Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses, Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4, Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83, Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid), Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica and Madrid, Avenida de América.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB), which is located around 4.2 miles (6.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses, located 3.1 miles (5 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Vienna and Madrid
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 77A, 80A Metro: U3
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant 1 (in the station)
- Restaurant 2 (in the station)
- Restaurant 3 (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 13A, 69A Metro: U1 Train: S1, S2, S3
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
- La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5
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