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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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Most popular Flight | Coach | Train |
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£176 Average Price Cheapest | £191 Average Price | £404 Average Price |
7h 1m Average total duration Fastest 4h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 38h 55m Average total duration 38h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 57h 20m Average total duration 56h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
5.9 - 11.8kg CO2 emissions | 2.0 - 4.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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How to get to Madrid from Budapest by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Budapest to Madrid is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.

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.
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