How to get from Madrid to Gibraltar

Travel between Madrid, Spain and Gibraltar, United Kingdom is: Partially open.

Can travellers from Spain enter United Kingdom?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Spain.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Gibraltar from Madrid?

Conditions of entry into United Kingdom:

• 10-day mandatory self-quarantine
• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Travellers can choose to pay for a private COVID-19 test. The earliest you can take the test while in quarantine is 5 full days after you left a place not on the travel corridor list
• Before travelling, travellers must book and pay for a travel test package, which will include COVID-19 tests to be taken on day 2 and on day 8 of your quarantine
• Travellers vaccinated under the UK vaccine programme are exempt from mandatory quarantine
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Gibraltar, United Kingdom?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of United Kingdom has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Regional advice

This information was last checked on 26/07/2021. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your trip between Madrid and Gibraltar.

Return travel to Madrid, Spain from United Kingdom is: Partially open.

Are there any travel restrictions on reentering Spain from United Kingdom?

Entry into Spain is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom.

Are there requirements to self-quarantine on arrival into Spain from United Kingdom?

Requirements for reentering Spain:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Pre-arrival Health Control Form (FCS) required
• Specific entry restrictions may apply for travel to Spain: Canary Islands
• Entry is allowed only for fully vaccinated travellers
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Health screen upon arrival

What are the requirements for social distancing and wearing face masks in Spain?

All travellers must abide by the following measures in Spain to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:

• Social distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The above information about your return travel to Madrid, Spain was last verified on 26/07/2021. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   closer to your planned date of travel to Madrid from Gibraltar.

There are 3 ways to get from Madrid to Gibraltar: flight, coach or train.

The distance from Madrid to Gibraltar is approximately 308 miles (496 km).

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Madrid to Gibraltar:

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Gibraltar, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Air Europa can take you to Gibraltar by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Air Europa from Madrid to Gibraltar for £33.
• Grupo Interbus can get you to Gibraltar by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with Grupo Interbus from Madrid to Gibraltar for £19 on Omio.
• Travel with Renfe to go to Gibraltar by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Renfe Madrid to Gibraltar tickets on Omio for £39.

Yes, there are direct services available between Madrid and Gibraltar with the following travel operators:

• You can purchase a direct train with Renfe.

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

Before travelling from Madrid to Gibraltar, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• The price of a plane ticket for this route is £33 one way on average.
• The price of a coach ticket for this route is on average £19 one way.
• The price of a train ticket for this trip is on average £39 one way.

But we recommend booking Madrid to Gibraltar tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.

The cheapest way from Madrid to Gibraltar is by taking a coach. You can find average ticket prices around £19 compared to other travel options to Gibraltar:

A coach is generally £14 less than a flight for the same journey. A flight costs on average £33 from Madrid to Gibraltar.

A coach journey is usually £20 less than a journey to Gibraltar by train, which costs on average £39 for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel between Madrid and Gibraltar is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 15 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, taking a coach requires on average 7 h 50 min   of travel time.

In comparison, taking a train requires on average 5 h 10 min   of travel time.