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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Madrid is to bus which costs €50 - €190 and takes 23h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Madrid is to train and fly which takes 6h 10m and costs €95 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Madrid?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bern and arriving at Estación Sur de Autobuses. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23h 10m.

How far is it from Bern to Madrid?

The distance between Bern and Madrid is 1377 km. The road distance is 1462 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Madrid without a car is to train which takes 14h 12m and costs €140 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Bern to Madrid, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Madrid bus from?

Bern to Madrid bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bern station.

Where do I catch the Bern to Madrid train from?

Bern to Madrid train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.

Train or bus from Bern to Madrid?

The best way to get from Bern to Madrid is to train which takes 14h 12m and costs €140 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €190 and takes 23h 10m.

Where does the Bern to Madrid bus arrive?

Bern to Madrid bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Estación Sur de Autobuses station.

Where does the Bern to Madrid train arrive?

Bern to Madrid train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.

Can I drive from Bern to Madrid?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Madrid is 1462 km. It takes approximately 14h 40m to drive from Bern to Madrid.

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

Book your Bern to Madrid train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Bern to Madrid bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Madrid?

There are 6666+ hotels available in Madrid.

Bern to Madrid - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct train between Bern and Madrid?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Genève, Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 12m.

There are 8 ways to get from Bern to Madrid by train, plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, 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.

Train to Zurich Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane ZRH - MAD
6h 10m
€96–267
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus N1149
23h 10m
€50–190
Train
1. Take the train from Bern to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
4. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
14h 12m
€149–319
Drive 1,462 km
1. Drive from Bern to Madridcar 1,462 km
14h 40m
€254–366
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane GVA - MAD
6h 44m
€89–260
Train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BSL - MAD
6h 10m
€92–243
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bern to Brigtrain
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Gallaratetrain
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane MXP - MAD
9h
€90–253
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Genèvetrain Ir15 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus station to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus
24h 53m
€152–251

Bern to Madrid by train

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14h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,377.2 km
Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Bern, Switzerland and Madrid, Spain?

You can take a train from Bern to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Genève, Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona-Sants in around 14h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bern to Estación Sur de Autobuses once daily. Tickets cost €50–190 and the journey takes 23h 10m.

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