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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Madrid is to fly which costs €55 - €160 and takes 5h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Madrid is to fly which takes 5h 23m and costs €55 - €160.

How far is it from Dublin to Madrid?

The distance between Dublin and Madrid is 1475 km.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Madrid without a car is to ferry and train and bus which takes 33h 18m and costs €210 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Dublin to Madrid, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Dublin and Madrid?

Madrid is 1h ahead of Dublin. It is currently 11:02 AM in Dublin and 12:02 PM in Madrid.

Where can I stay near Madrid?

There are 6880+ hotels available in Madrid.

Dublin to Madrid - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Dublin to Madrid by plane, ferry, train, bus, car, or car ferry

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

Fly
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1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane DUB - MAD
5h 23m
€56–155
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
4. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Bilbaobus
5. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus
33h 18m
€214–626
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Rosslare Harbourcar
2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Bilbaocarferry
3. Drive from Bilbao to Madridcar
33h 19m
€165–272
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Dublin Pearse to Rosslare Europorttrain Ic / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Bilbaocarferry
3. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv
37h 42m
€135–243
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Leeson Street Upper to Wexford O'Hanrahan Stationbus 740
2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Bilbaocarferry
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus
38h 6m
€153–279

Dublin to Madrid by ferry, train, foot, and bus

7Weekly Services

33h 18mAverage Duration

€214Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dublin to Madrid.

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Distance: 1,475.4 km
Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Madrid, Spain?

Ryanair, Iberia, and Aer Lingus fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) every 4 hours.

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