How to get to Vienna from Madrid

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Compare train, coach and flight for Madrid to Vienna

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £144 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 8h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.8 - 4.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £144, while a flight costs an average of £530.

Distance: 1809 km

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£530

Average Price

£144

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Cheapest

£346

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8h 22m

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6h 22m

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37h 44m

Average total duration

37h 14m

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23h 44m

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5.4 - 10.9kg

CO2 emissions

1.8 - 4.5kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Vienna is a coach with an average price of £144.

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

A coach is £387 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Vienna costing on average £530.

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 8h 22m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Coach takes on average 37h 44m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Madrid and Vienna 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 17h 22m sooner (6h 22m by flight vs 23h 44m by car). Tickets start at around £530 compared to roughly £346 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 Vienna

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    23:5940h46
    Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    16:45Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    £1431One-way
    2 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    23:5940h46
    Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    16:45Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    £1431One-way
    2 changes

Fastest

  • IberiaIB791
    8:403h00
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    11:40Vienna International Airport
    £4511One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    20:5039h05
    Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    11:55Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    £1451One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    23:5942h31
    Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    18:30Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    £1641One-way
    3 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    20:2539h30
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    11:55Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    £1981One-way
    2 changes
  • Turkish AirlinesVF606 · VF535
    13:3028h10
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    17:40Vienna International Airport
    £1921One-way
    1 change
  • ITAAZ63+Austrian AirlinesAZ7554
    18:055h00
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    23:05Vienna International Airport
    £1991One-way
    1 change
  • KLMKL1508 · KL1901
    20:3012h10
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    8:40Vienna International Airport
    £2131One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Madrid to Vienna

Travel to Vienna 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 Vienna.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Madrid and Vienna including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Vienna is a coach with an average price of £144.

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

A coach is £387 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Vienna costing on average £530.

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 8h 22m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Coach takes on average 37h 44m.

The Madrid to Vienna distance is approximately 1809 km.
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Vienna is:
  • Around 69 flights per day.
  • Around 12 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Vienna 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 Vienna:
  • Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Vienna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Vienna by coach.
  • Travel with Ryanair, Iberia, Lufthansa, Malta Air, KLM, Brussels Airlines, Vueling, Helvetic Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines, Swiss, Edelweiss Air, Lot Polish Airlines, Air France, Air Serbia, ITA, TAP Portugal, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, BA Cityflyer, Qatar Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Croatia Airlines, Egypt Air, British Airways, Sas Airways, Air Europa, Austrian Airlines, Luxair, AJet, Royal Air Maroc, Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines to go to Vienna by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Madrid to Vienna:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Iberia, Malta Air.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid to Vienna often also extend their vacation to go to Budapest, Prague, Bratislava, Salzburg, Hallstatt. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Vienna and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Madrid to Vienna, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Vienna, you can explore Prater, a large public park with the iconic Wiener Riesenrad Ferris wheel and amusement rides, and visit Naschmarkt for international foods and local specialties. Enjoy a Danube River Cruise for scenic views of the city's skyline or witness haute école equestrian performances at the Spanish Riding School. For nature lovers, Vienna Woods offers hiking trails just outside the city. Must-see sights include Schönbrunn Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site with extensive gardens, the Gothic masterpiece of St. Stephen's Cathedral, Belvedere Palace with its impressive art collection, Hofburg Palace, the former imperial residence now home to museums, and the Vienna State Opera, known for its classical performances.
A stay of three to four days in Vienna is ideal to explore its main attractions, including the Schönbrunn Palace, the historic city centre, and the museums on the Ringstrasse.
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