How to get from Munich to Madrid
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Munich to Madrid by price and travel time.
- 1484 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 2h 40m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
2h 40m
direct
Flight
€207
Cheapest
6h 10m
1 transfer
Flight
€77
Ground only
31h 58m
3 transfers
Bus
€124
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 18 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Munich to Madrid. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 2h 45m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 1484 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 18, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1484 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €78Checked Oct 18 | 2h 45mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €84Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 31h 58m3 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€78Checked Oct 182h 45m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€84Omio catalogue, Oct 2031h 58m · 3 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Munich to Madrid: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Munich Airport → Madrid–Barajasflight2h 45m
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.
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· 29h 25m€84Book
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
CondorMunich-Palma, MajorcaSee live options and dates →
CondorPalma, Majorca-MadridSee live options and dates →
LufthansaMunich Airport-Madrid–BarajasSee live options and dates →
FlixBusMunich-BarcelonaBook →ALSABarcelona-Alcalá de Henares, Alcalá de Henares-Torrejón de ArdozBook →Airport shuttle busTorrejón de Ardoz-Madrid–BarajasBook →On this route you travel with Condor, Lufthansa, FlixBus, ALSA, Airport shuttle bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Munich to Madrid works
Start with a flight from Munich to Madrid, about 2h 45m. In total it's roughly €78 over 2h 45m, direct, no transfers.
Munich to Madrid: common questions
How long does it take to get from Munich to Madrid?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 2h 45m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Madrid from Munich?
About 1484 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Munich to Madrid cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €77 to €124. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Munich to Madrid?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 2h 45m.
How long is the flight from Munich to Madrid?
About 2h 45m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Munich and Madrid?
Munich is MUC and Madrid is MAD, so this route is usually written MUC to MAD.
Which operators run Munich to Madrid?
On this route you travel with Condor, Lufthansa, FlixBus, ALSA, Airport shuttle bus.
Can you get from Munich to Madrid without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 29h 25m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Munich 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.
Route calculated: 18 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 18 Oct 2026