There are 12 ways to get from Italy to Madrid by plane, train (Trenitalia, Renfe, TGV, Ouigo), train, car ferry, bus, train (Trenitalia, TGV, Renfe, Ouigo), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Milan Linate Airport
best- Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane LIN - MAD
4h 56m€73–215Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Milano Cadorna to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane MXP - MAD
5h 13m€28–168Train
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
17h 40m€266–601Train, car ferry
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Civitavecchiatrain Re
- Take the carferry from Port of Civitavecchia to Port de Barcelonacarferry
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
26h 34m€181–350Bus
- Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stopbus 18
- Take the bus from Genoa to Madridbus FlixBus N1138
29h 18m€142–254Fly from Florence Peretola Airport
- Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane FLR - MAD
5h 8m€63–155Fly from Fiumicino International Airport
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane FCO - MAD
5h 17m€33–149Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BLQ - MAD
5h 2m€62–186Fly from Turin Caselle Airport
- Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane TRN - MAD
5h 25m€49–208Train via Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Fr
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Ter
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
18h 23m€261–631Train, bus
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Ventimigliatrain Ic
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Nice Saint-Augustintrain C3
- Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus
30h 49m€202–372Drive 1,912.8 km
- Drive from Rome to Madridcar 1,912.8 km
18h 46m€305–440
Italy to Madrid by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Italy to Madrid is to train and fly which costs €28 - €170 and takes 5h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Italy to Madrid is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs €70 - €220.
No, there is no direct bus from Italy to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Termini and arriving at Madrid via Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni and Genoa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Italy to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 40m.
The distance between Italy and Madrid is 1199 km. The road distance is 1912.8 km.
The best way to get from Italy to Madrid without a car is to train which takes 17h 40m and costs €260 - €600.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Italy to Madrid, including transfers.
Italy to Madrid bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni station.
Italy to Madrid train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Italy to Madrid is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs €70 - €220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €260 - €600 and takes 17h 40m, you could also bus, which costs €140 - €260 and takes 29h 18m.
What companies run services between Italy and Madrid, Spain?
Iberia flies from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roma Termini to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona-Sants in around 17h 40m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–160
Flights from Florence Peretola Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–290
Flights from Florence Peretola Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–150
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–120
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–140
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €40–180
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–160
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €55–160
Flights from Turin Caselle Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–140
Flights from Turin Caselle Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €60–140
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Roma Termini to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €75–150
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Roma Termini to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €75–150
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
- Phone
- +39 010 209 4591
- [email protected]
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
Car ferry from Port of Civitavecchia to Port de Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €110–160
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
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More Questions & Answers
Italy to Madrid bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop station.
Italy to Madrid train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Italy to Madrid is 1913 km. It takes approximately 18h 46m to drive from Italy to Madrid.
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