How to get to Madrid from Dortmund

Fri 19 Jun
+ Add return
Travel by train, coach, flight with
FlixBus
Iberia
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
BlaBlaCar Bus
Lufthansa
1,000+ more
FlixBus
Iberia
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
BlaBlaCar Bus
Lufthansa
1,000+ more
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Dortmund to Madrid

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £62. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 1.5 - 3.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £62, and a flight costs an average of £82.

Distance: 1502 km

Compare bus with

Most popular
Coach
Flight

£118

Average Price

Cheapest

£188

Average Price

27h 39m

Average total duration

27h 9m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

5h 59m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 59m

Onboard

+

3h 0m

Additional time*

1.5 - 3.8kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

4.5 - 9.0kg

CO2 emissions

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Iberia

Most popular airline

Direct Options

Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Travel options
from Dortmund to Madrid

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    21:1535h25
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    8:40Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    £1171One-way
    2 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    21:1535h25
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    8:40Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    £1171One-way
    2 changes

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW9510
    15:552h30
    Dusseldorf Airport
    18:25Madrid Barajas Airport
    £1731One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    21:1534h55
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    8:10Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    £1341One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    8:3028h50
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    13:20Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    £1531One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    20:2734h58
    Dortmund Hbf
    7:25Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    £1781One-way
    3 changes
  • KLMKL1509+KLM CityhopperKL1804
    18:155h10
    Dusseldorf Airport
    23:25Madrid Barajas Airport
    £1491One-way
    1 change
  • KLMKL1509+German AirwaysKL1802
    14:308h55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    23:25Madrid Barajas Airport
    £1491One-way
    1 change
  • Deutsche BahnICE 513+Air EuropaUX1506
    6:3615h19
    Dortmund Hbf
    21:55Madrid Barajas Airport
    £1611One-way
    1 change

Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .

Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, coaches, flights and ferries

Compare train, coach and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

Fri
19 Jun
Sat
20 Jun
Sun
21 Jun
Mon
22 Jun
Tue
23 Jun
Wed
24 Jun
Thu
25 Jun
Fri
26 Jun
Sat
27 Jun
Sun
28 Jun
Mon
29 Jun
Tue
30 Jun
Wed
01 Jul
Thu
02 Jul

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Trenitalia
Easyjet
Deutsche Bahn
SNCF

FAQs: Dortmund 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 Dortmund to Madrid.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Dortmund and Madrid including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Madrid is a coach with an average price of £118.

This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Madrid:

A coach is £70 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Madrid costing on average £188.

A coach is £343 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Madrid costing on average £461.

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Madrid is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 59m.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Coach takes on average 27h 9m.

Train takes on average 28h 45m.

The Dortmund to Madrid distance is approximately 1502 km.
The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Madrid is:
  • Around 46 flights per day.
  • Around 9 coaches per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dortmund to Madrid:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dortmund to Madrid, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Madrid by coach.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Madrid by train.
  • Travel with Iberia, Lufthansa, Eurowings to go to Madrid by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Dortmund to Madrid:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Iberia, Eurowings.
Omio customers who travel from Dortmund to Madrid often also extend their vacation to go to Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Málaga, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Madrid and these popular destinations at a great price.

Travelling from Dortmund to Madrid: related information

Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

Travel to popular destinations by train, coach, flight or ferry

Most popular flights to and from Madrid and Dortmund

HomeTravelTravel to SpainTravel to MadridHow to get to Madrid from Dortmund

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone