What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Berlin?

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Berlin is to fly which costs €70 - €260 and takes 5h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madrid to Berlin?

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Berlin is to fly which takes 5h 50m and costs €70 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Berlin?

No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Berlin. However, there are services departing from Estación Sur de Autobuses and arriving at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Madrid and Berlin?

No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Berlin. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Berlin Hbf via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Strasbourg and S Südkreuz Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 49m.

How far is it from Madrid to Berlin?

The distance between Madrid and Berlin is 1889 km. The road distance is 2292.6 km.

How do I travel from Madrid to Berlin without a car?

The best way to get from Madrid to Berlin without a car is to train which takes 20h 49m and costs €340 - €800.

How long does it take to get from Madrid to Berlin?

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Madrid to Berlin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Berlin bus from?

Madrid to Berlin bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Berlin train from?

Madrid to Berlin train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.

Train, bus or fly from Madrid to Berlin?

The best way to get from Madrid to Berlin is to fly which takes 5h 50m and costs €70 - €260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €340 - €800 and takes 20h 49m, you could also bus via Paris, which costs €130 - €310 and takes 33h 10m.

Where does the Madrid to Berlin bus arrive?

Madrid to Berlin bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy station.

Where does the Madrid to Berlin train arrive?

Madrid to Berlin train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.

Can I drive from Madrid to Berlin?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Berlin is 2293 km. It takes approximately 21h 17m to drive from Madrid to Berlin.

How do I get a train ticket from Madrid to Berlin?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Madrid to Berlin?

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Where can I stay near Berlin?

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There are 7 ways to get from Madrid to Berlin by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo, TGV), bus, car, train, or car train

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Fly
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1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane MAD - BER
5h 50m
€74–252
Train
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Berlin Suedkreuztrain Ice
20h 49m
€348–757
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Paris, Quai de Bercybus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1320 / ...
33h 10m
€137–302
Drive 2,292.6 km
1. Drive from Madrid to Berlincar 2,292.6 km
21h 17m
€374–540
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Madrid - Barajas Airport T4 to Frankfurt - Main Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Berlin Hbftrain 12 / ...
34h 1m
€221–411
Bus
1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Frankfurt - Main Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus
39h 50m
€187–310
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Madrid to Lörrach Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Lörrach Hbf to Lüneburgcartrain
3. Drive from Lüneburg to Berlincar
27h 48m
€386–535

Madrid to Berlin by train

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Distance: 1,888.8 km
Duration: 5h 50m

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

Ryanair, Iberia, and three other airlines fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Berlin Hbf via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Strasbourg, Berlin Suedkreuz, and S Südkreuz Bhf in around 20h 49m.

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