- Must visit
Museo Nacional del Prado
Spain’s premier art museum houses Velázquez, Goya and El Greco masterpieces, making it essential for understanding European painting.
Cheapest price
£231
Average price
£231
Fastest journey
1 d 3 h 23 m
Average duration
1 d 3 h 23 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
1287 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Florence to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence to Madrid will cost around £231 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £231.
To travel from Florence to Madrid you need to make at least 3 changes.


Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Florence to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 1.3 - 3.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £231.
Distance: 1287 km
| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£231 Average Price | £79 Average Price Cheapest | £120 Average Price |
27h 53m Average total duration 27h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 24m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 28h 24m Average total duration 27h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 3.9 - 7.7kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Florence to Madrid trains for tomorrow, Sunday 23 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:55 Florence | 27h23 | 16:18 Madrid | 3 changes | |
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Trains from Florence to Madrid run on average 1 times per day, taking around 27h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £231 but you can travel from only £18 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 19:35. The fastest train covers the 1287 km distance in 27h 23m.
Distance 1287 km |
Average train duration 27h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £231 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 27h 23m |
First train 0:10 |
Last train 19:35 |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 84 days |
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