How to get from Florence to Madrid
- 1287 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 4h 45m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
2h 25m
direct
Flight
€156
Cheapest
4h 45m
1 transfer
Flight
€68
Ground only
18h 03m
1 transfer
Bus + Train
€100
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 22 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Florence to Madrid. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 4h 45m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 1287 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on September 22, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1287 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €70Checked Sep 17 | 4h 45mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €100Reading date not recorded | 18h 03m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€70Checked Sep 174h 45m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€100Reading date not recorded18h 03m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Florence to Madrid: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Florence → Bilbaoflight
Volotea·2h 23m - 2Bilbao → MadridflightVolotea·2h 23m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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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.
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Flight prices by day, Florence to Madrid
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€53Departure 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· 27h€125Book
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 23
Operators seen on these journeys
VoloteaFlorence-Bilbao, Bilbao-MadridSee live options and dates →
IberiaFlorence Airport-Madrid–BarajasSee live options and dates →
FlixBusFlorence-BarcelonaBook →
RenfeBarcelona-MadridBook →On this route you travel with Volotea, Iberia, FlixBus, Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Florence to Madrid works
Start with a V7 flight from Florence to Madrid, connecting in Bilbao, about 4h 45m. In total it's roughly €68 over 4h 45m, 1 transfer.
Florence to Madrid: common questions
How long does it take to get from Florence to Madrid?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 4h 45m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Madrid from Florence?
About 1287 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Florence to Madrid cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €68 to €100. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Florence to Madrid?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 4h 45m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Florence to Madrid?
About 4h 45m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Florence and Madrid?
Florence is FLR and Madrid is MAD, so this route is usually written FLR to MAD.
Which operators run Florence to Madrid?
On this route you travel with Volotea, Iberia, FlixBus, Renfe.
Can you get from Florence to Madrid without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus, train takes about 18h 03m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Florence to Madrid?
Usually 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.
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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: Volotea
Route calculated: 22 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 22 Sep 2026