How to get to Stockholm from Madrid

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Compare train, coach and flight for Madrid to Stockholm

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Stockholm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £219 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 2.6 - 6.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £219, while a flight costs an average of £559.

Distance: 2593 km

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£559

Average Price

£219

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Cheapest

£491

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(fuel + tolls)

7h 16m

Average total duration

Fastest

5h 16m

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50h 32m

Average total duration

50h 2m

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30m

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32h 40m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

7.8 - 15.6kg

CO2 emissions

2.6 - 6.5kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Stockholm is a coach with an average price of £219.

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

A coach is £340 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Stockholm costing on average £559.

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Stockholm is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 16m.

Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:

Coach takes on average 50h 32m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Madrid and Stockholm including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 27h 24m sooner (5h 16m by flight vs 32h 40m by car). Tickets start at around £559 compared to roughly £491 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Madrid to Stockholm

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • IberiaIB823
    10:153h55
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    14:10Stockholm Arlanda Airport
    £1381One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • IberiaIB823
    10:153h55
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    14:10Stockholm Arlanda Airport
    £1381One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Sas AirwaysSK1582
    12:303h50
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    16:20Stockholm Arlanda Airport
    £1811One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    22:5555h55
    Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    6:50Stockholm, Cityterminalen
    £2141One-way
    3 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    23:5965h31
    Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    17:30Stockholm, Cityterminalen
    £2271One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    23:3565h55
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    17:30Stockholm, Cityterminalen
    £2551One-way
    2 changes
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO432 · LO453
    6:1027h40
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    9:50Stockholm Arlanda Airport
    £1671One-way
    1 change
  • Air EuropaUX3261
    12:303h50
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    16:20Stockholm Arlanda Airport
    £1871One-way
    0 changes
  • iryo06081+British AirwaysBA481 · BA770
    8:2226h08
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    10:30Stockholm Arlanda Airport
    £1881One-way
    2 changes

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Best day trips from Stockholm by train

The most popular day trips by train from Stockholm are Uppsala, Vaxholm, Södertälje, Nyköping and Gustavsberg. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Stockholm on Omio.

A view of Uppsala

Day trip from Stockholm to Uppsala by train

Why visit Uppsala for the day?

Uppsala is a historic university city known for its cathedral and long academic traditions. Student life, the River Fyris and nearby Viking heritage give it a thoughtful, relaxed character.

A view of Nyköping

Day trip from Stockholm to Nyköping by train

Why visit Nyköping for the day?

Nyköping is a coastal town in Södermanland known for Nyköpingshus and its lively harbour. Historic streets, waterside walks and green spaces give it a calm, maritime feel.

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FAQs: Madrid to Stockholm

Travel to Stockholm 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 Madrid to Stockholm.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Madrid and Stockholm including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Stockholm is a coach with an average price of £219.

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

A coach is £340 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Stockholm costing on average £559.

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Stockholm is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 16m.

Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:

Coach takes on average 50h 32m.

The Madrid to Stockholm distance is approximately 2593 km.
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Stockholm is:
  • Around 69 flights per day.
  • Around 5 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Stockholm 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 Madrid to Stockholm:
  • Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Stockholm Arlanda Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Stockholm, Cityterminalen.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Stockholm, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Stockholm by coach.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, BA Cityflyer, Brussels Airlines, Finnair, Qatar Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, Cityjet, Iberia, Sas Airways, Air Europa, Swiss, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Luxair, Lufthansa, Air Serbia, Vueling, Turkish Airlines, TAP Portugal to go to Stockholm by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Madrid to Stockholm:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Iberia.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid to Stockholm often also extend their vacation to go to Copenhagen, London, Oslo, Gothenburg, Malmö. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Stockholm and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Madrid to Stockholm, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Stockholm, you can enjoy Fotografiska, a contemporary photography museum with a rooftop café, explore the vibrant district of Södermalm, and take a boat tour through the stunning Stockholm Archipelago. Visit the Royal National City Park for outdoor activities or indulge in a traditional Swedish fika at a local café. Don't miss the historic Gamla Stan, the impressive Vasa Museum, Skansen open-air museum and zoo, the opulent Stockholm Palace, and the interactive ABBA The Museum.
A stay of three to four days in Stockholm is generally sufficient to explore its main attractions, including the Vasa Museum, the Royal Palace, and the historic Gamla Stan, while also allowing time for leisurely strolls and enjoying local cuisine.
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