How to get to Madrid from Budapest

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Compare train, coach and flight for Budapest to Madrid

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 2.0 - 4.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £41, and a train costs an average of £404.

Distance: 1974 km

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Train

£176

Average Price

Cheapest

£191

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£404

Average Price

7h 1m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 1m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

38h 55m

Average total duration

38h 25m

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30m

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57h 20m

Average total duration

56h 50m

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30m

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5.9 - 11.8kg

CO2 emissions

2.0 - 4.9kg

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from Budapest to Madrid

How to get to Madrid from Budapest by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Budapest to Madrid is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
21:1540h05
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
13:20Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
£1021One-way
1 change

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
15:3543h55
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
11:30Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
£1001One-way
2 changes

Fastest

IberiaIB872
15:353h20
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
18:55Madrid Barajas Airport
£3801One-way
0 changes

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
19:0039h30
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
10:30Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
£1061One-way
1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
12:5545h35
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
10:30Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
£1061One-way
2 changes
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
12:5044h15
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
09:05Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
£1191One-way
2 changes
Wizz AirW62371
15:553h35
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
19:30Madrid Barajas Airport
£1921One-way
0 changes
LufthansaLH1335 · LH1114
10:155h55
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
16:10Madrid Barajas Airport
£3361One-way
1 change
Austrian AirlinesOS640 · OS207+LufthansaOS7461
07:508h20
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
16:10Madrid Barajas Airport
£3261One-way
2 changes

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FAQs: Budapest to Madrid

Travel to Madrid easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Budapest to Madrid.

FAQs

You can get from Budapest to Madrid 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Madrid from Budapest is by taking a flight, which costs on average £30.

This is compared to other ways of getting from Budapest to Madrid:

A flight is £70 less than a coach for this trip with tickets for a coach from Budapest to Madrid costing on average £100.

A flight is £405 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Madrid costing on average £435.

The fastest way from Budapest to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 3 h 20 min.

There are alternative travel options to Madrid that take longer:

Getting to Madrid by coach takes 39 h 25 min on average.

Getting to Madrid by train takes 56 h 50 min on average.

The distance between Budapest and Madrid is around 1224 miles.

The average frequency per day from Budapest to Madrid is:

  • 14 coaches a day.
  • 47 flights a day.
  • 1 train a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Madrid from Budapest as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Budapest to Madrid:

  • Most travellers take a flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport.

The following travel companies offer services from Budapest to Madrid:

  • Travel with FlixBus for coaches to Madrid. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Budapest to Madrid tickets on Omio for £100.
  • Travel with Wizz Air, Ryanair, Iberia, Lufthansa, Air France, Brussels Airlines, KLM, SWISS, LAER or Lufthansa Cityline (2) to go to Madrid by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Ryanair Budapest to Madrid tickets on Omio for £30.
  • Travel with ÖBB | Railjet to go to Madrid by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find ÖBB | Railjet Budapest to Madrid tickets on Omio for £435.

Yes, there are direct services available from Budapest to Madrid with the following travel companies:

  • Direct flight available with Wizz Air, Ryanair or Iberia 2 direct flights per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Madrid as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Madrid from Budapest.

Omio customers who travel from Budapest to Madrid often also extend their holiday to go to Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Málaga or Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Madrid and these popular destinations at a great price.
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