Rome2Rio

How to get fromDarmstadt to Madridby plane, train (TGV, Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, or train

Find Transport to Madrid

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Darmstadt to Madrid by plane, train (TGV, Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly from Frankfurt

    best
    1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane FRA - MAD
    5h 35m
    €82–232

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain train 13 / ...
    2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain train 83 / ...
    3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain train
    5. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain train Ave
    17h 7m
    €246–498

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Darmstadt to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    28h 5m
    €160–270

  4. Drive  1,770.7 km

    1. Drive from Darmstadt to Madridcar car 1,770.7 km
    17h 4m
    €329–476

  5. Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train
    2. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain train
    3. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane DUS - MAD
    7h 37m
    €112–319

  6. Bus via Valladolid

    1. Take the bus from Darmstadt central train station to Valladolidbus bus FlixBus N1151
    2. Take the bus from Valladolid to Madrid Moncloabus bus ALSA - Val-Mad / ...
    29h 28m
    €173–256

Darmstadt to Madrid by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration17h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€246Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Darmstadt to Madrid.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,459.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Darmstadt, Germany and Madrid, Spain?

Iberia, Lufthansa, and three other airlines fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona-Sants in around 17h 7m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Spain

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There