How to get from Rome to Madrid
A real 1-leg route: flight. Flight time 2h 40m, from €87.
We compared the ways to travel from Rome to Madrid. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 2h 40m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 1364 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 3, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Rome 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.
- 1Rome Fiumicino → Madrid–Barajasflight
Wizz Air Malta·2h 40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Rome to Madrid prices by travel date
Gold is the cheapest day we found. Tap a day and the panel and the button lock to that date.
2 ways from Rome to Madrid: flight, bus
How the trip from Rome to Madrid works
Start with a Wizz Air Malta flight from Rome to Madrid, about 2h 40m. In total it's roughly €87 over 2h 40m, direct, no transfers.
Along the way to Madrid
DepartureRomeWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
- Bus· 33h 10mfrom €129Omio
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 4
Who runs Rome to Madrid
Wizz Air MaltaRome Fiumicino-Madrid–BarajasSee live options and dates →
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Rome to Madrid: common questions
How long does it take to get from Rome to Madrid?+−
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 2h 40m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Madrid from Rome?+−
About 1364 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Rome to Madrid cost?+−
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €76 to €118. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Rome to Madrid?+−
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 2h 40m.
How long is the flight from Rome to Madrid?+−
About 2h 40m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Rome and Madrid?+−
Rome is FCO and Madrid is MAD, so this route is usually written FCO to MAD.
Which operators run Rome to Madrid?+−
On this route you travel with Wizz Air Malta.
Can you get from Rome to Madrid without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 21h 05m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Rome 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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