How to get from Bologna to Madrid
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Bologna to Madrid by price and travel time (route calculated on 28 October 2026).
- 1313 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 28 October 2026.
At a glance
Fastest
27h 01m
5 transfers
Bus + Train + Flight
€119
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 28 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Bologna to Madrid: bus, train, flight. The two cities are about 1313 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 28 October 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This fare comes from a search on October 2, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1313 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €21Checked Oct 28 | 7h 40mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €75Omio catalogue, Oct 29 | 25h 45m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€21Checked Oct 287h 40m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€75Omio catalogue, Oct 2925h 45m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Bologna to Madrid: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport → Pisabus
FlixBus·2h 30m - 2Pisa International Airport → Florencetrain
Trenitalia·56m - 3Florence Airport → PratobusAirport shuttle bus·30m
- 4Prato → Romabus12Go·3h 45m
- 5Roma → Rome FiumicinobusAirport shuttle bus·30m
- 6Rome Fiumicino → Madrid–Barajasflight
Ryanair·2h 35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Cheapest flight fare by month, Bologna to Madrid
| Month | Lowest fare seen | Seen on |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | €50 | |
| November 2026 | €21 | |
| December 2026 | €72 |
The lowest fare Routavio has seen for each departure month, with the day it was seen. Fares change, so check the price when you search.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 26h 05m€75Book
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Oct 29
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusBologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport-Pisa, Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport-Pisa International Airport, Bologna-Montpellier, Montpellier-Madrid BarajasSee live options and dates →TrenitaliaPisa International Airport-FlorenceBook →Airport shuttle busFlorence Airport-Prato, Roma-Rome FiumicinoBook →12GoPrato-RomaBook →RyanairRome Fiumicino-Madrid–Barajas, Pisa International Airport-Madrid–BarajasSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Trenitalia, Airport shuttle bus, 12Go, Ryanair; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Bologna to Madrid works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 28 October 2026. Start with a FlixBus bus from Bologna to Pisa, about 2h 30m. Transfer in Pisa and continue by Trenitalia train on to Florence (56 min). Transfer in Florence and continue by Airport shuttle bus bus on to Prato (30 min). Transfer in Prato and continue by 12Go bus on to Roma (3h 45m). Transfer in Rome and continue by Ryanair flight on to Madrid (2h 35m). In total it's roughly €119 over 27h 1m, 5 transfers.
Where to stay
Stays in Madrid on Booking.comRent a car
Loading offers...
Things to do in Madrid
Loading offers...
Bologna to Madrid: common questions
Is there a bus from Bologna to Madrid?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a train from Bologna to Madrid?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Madrid from Bologna?
About 1313 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Bologna to Madrid cost?
Routavio checked the upcoming dates, and the cheapest fare ranged from €89 to €119. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Bologna to Madrid?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with FlixBus, Trenitalia, Airport shuttle bus, 12Go, Ryanair.
What is the cheapest way to get from Bologna to Madrid?
Routavio's comparison usually points to a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Where to next
Other ways people search Bologna to Madrid
- how to get from Bologna to Madrid
- Bologna to Madrid travel time
- Bologna to Madrid distance
- cheapest way from Bologna to Madrid
- Bologna to Madrid flight time
- flights from Bologna to Madrid
- Bologna Madrid direct flights
- BLQ to MAD
Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus, Trenitalia, Airport shuttle bus, 12Go, Ryanair
Route calculated: 28 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 2 Oct 2026