There are 9 ways to get from Madrid to Cheb by plane, bus, train or car
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Madrid to Cheb by train and walk
The journey time between Madrid and Cheb is around 20h 28m and covers a distance of around 2623 km. This includes an average layover time of around 3h 32m. Operated by Renfe AVE, Ouigo, Renfe Viajeros and others, the Madrid to Cheb service departs from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and arrives in Cheb. Typically 17 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Madrid to Cheb is to fly and bus, which costs €50 - €140 and takes 8h 46m.
The quickest way to get from Madrid to Cheb is to fly and bus which costs €50 - €140 and takes 8h 46m.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Cheb. However, there are services departing from Madrid and arriving at Cheb via Paris, Nuremberg central bus station and Bayreuth central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Cheb. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and arriving at Cheb via Barcelona-Sants, Quai de la Rapée, Paris l'Est, Stuttgart Hbf and Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 28m.
The distance between Madrid and Cheb is 1649 km. The road distance is 2084.5 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Cheb without a car is to train which takes 20h 28m and costs €330 - €600.
It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Madrid to Cheb, including transfers.
Madrid to Cheb bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Madrid station.
Madrid to Cheb train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Cheb is to train which takes 20h 28m and costs €330 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €160 - €240 and takes 32h 1m.
- Distance: 1648.6 km
- Duration: 8h 46m
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Cheb, Czech Republic?
You can take a train from Madrid to Cheb via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare De Lyon, Quai de la Rapée, Gare de l'Est, Paris l'Est, Stuttgart Hbf, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 20h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madrid to Cheb via Paris, Nuremberg central bus station, and Bayreuth central train station in around 32h 1m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Madrid to Prague via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 3 200 Kč - 11 000 Kč
Flights from Madrid to Nuremberg via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 3 600 Kč - 14 000 Kč
Flights from Madrid to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 2 700 Kč - 9 500 Kč
Flights from Madrid to Munich via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 2 700 Kč - 9 500 Kč
Flights from Madrid to Leipzig via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- 3 800 Kč - 11 000 Kč
Flights from Madrid to Leipzig via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 5 500 Kč - 16 000 Kč
Flights from Madrid to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 2 300 Kč - 7 000 Kč
Flights from Madrid to Frankfurt via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 2 300 Kč - 7 000 Kč
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Madrid to Prague via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 4 100 Kč - 15 000 Kč
Flights from Madrid to Nuremberg via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 3 500 Kč - 18 000 Kč
Flights from Madrid to Munich via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 4 000 Kč - 12 000 Kč
Flights from Madrid to Frankfurt via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 3 200 Kč - 7 500 Kč
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Madrid to Prague
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- 1 000 Kč - 6 000 Kč
Flights from Madrid to Prague via Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- 1 000 Kč - 6 000 Kč
Flights from Madrid to Nuremberg via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 1 000 Kč - 14 000 Kč
Flights from Madrid to Nuremberg via Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 1 000 Kč - 14 000 Kč
Flights from Madrid to Nuremberg via Krakow
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- 1 000 Kč - 14 000 Kč
Flights from Madrid to Nuremberg via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- 1 000 Kč - 14 000 Kč
Flights from Madrid to Nuremberg via Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- 1 000 Kč - 14 000 Kč
Flights from Madrid to Leipzig via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 850 Kč - 3 700 Kč
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Madrid to Prague
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1 900 Kč - 7 500 Kč
Flights from Madrid to Nuremberg via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 3 400 Kč - 16 000 Kč
Flights from Madrid to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1 800 Kč - 10 000 Kč
Flights from Madrid to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1 600 Kč - 4 900 Kč
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Madrid to Prague
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1 900 Kč - 7 500 Kč
Flights from Madrid to Nuremberg via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 3 400 Kč - 16 000 Kč
Flights from Madrid to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1 800 Kč - 10 000 Kč
Flights from Madrid to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1 600 Kč - 4 900 Kč
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Madrid to Nuremberg via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 3 500 Kč - 16 000 Kč
Flights from Madrid to Frankfurt via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 2 900 Kč - 7 500 Kč
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Madrid to Prague via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 2 700 Kč - 11 000 Kč
Flights from Madrid to Munich via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- 3 000 Kč - 13 000 Kč
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Madrid to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1 700 Kč - 7 500 Kč
Flights from Madrid to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1 400 Kč - 4 900 Kč
- Website
- flytap.com
Flights from Madrid to Leipzig via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- 1 600 Kč - 5 500 Kč
Flights from Madrid to Frankfurt via Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 4 100 Kč - 12 000 Kč
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Madrid to Prague via Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- 1 800 Kč - 9 000 Kč
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Madrid to Munich via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 4 700 Kč - 15 000 Kč
- Website
- condor.com
Flights from Madrid to Leipzig via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 3 000 Kč - 14 000 Kč
Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to Cheb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 550 Kč - 800 Kč
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Flughafen München to Regensburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 440 Kč - 650 Kč
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Regensburg Hbf to Marktredwitz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 500 Kč - 750 Kč
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Leipzig/Halle Flughafen to Werdau, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 370 Kč - 550 Kč
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
- Phone
- 0 89 54 888 97 - 25
- info@laenderbahn.com
- Website
- laenderbahn.com
Train from Regensburg Hbf to Marktredwitz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Die Länderbahn
Train from Werdau to Cheb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Die Länderbahn
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 900 Kč - 1 300 Kč
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Paris l'Est to Stuttgart Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 1 700 Kč - 2 300 Kč
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 800 Kč - 1 100 Kč
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Strasbourg to Stuttgart Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 750 Kč - 1 000 Kč
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
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Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 1 200 Kč - 1 700 Kč
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Básico
- 1 200 Kč - 1 700 Kč
- Phone
- +34 910 780 990
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://www.ouigo.com/es/en
Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 1 100 Kč - 1 600 Kč
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 3 900 Kč - 6 500 Kč
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- 3 900 Kč - 5 500 Kč
- 1st Class
- 4 800 Kč - 6 500 Kč
Train from Paris l'Est to Stuttgart Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 2 200 Kč - 3 800 Kč
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- 2 200 Kč - 3 000 Kč
- 1st Class
- 2 900 Kč - 3 800 Kč
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 2 100 Kč - 3 600 Kč
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- 2 100 Kč - 2 800 Kč
- 1st Class
- 2 700 Kč - 3 600 Kč
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 2 300 Kč - 3 800 Kč
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- 2 300 Kč - 3 100 Kč
- 1st Class
- 2 900 Kč - 3 800 Kč
Train from Strasbourg to Stuttgart Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 750 Kč - 1 600 Kč
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- 750 Kč - 1 000 Kč
- 1st Class
- 1 100 Kč - 1 600 Kč
- Phone
- +49 711 400 534 44
- Website
- go-ahead-bw.de
Train from Stuttgart Hbf to Nuernberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 550 Kč - 1 200 Kč
- Website
- Go Ahead BW
- 2nd Class Ticket
- 550 Kč - 800 Kč
- 1st Class Ticket
- 950 Kč - 1 200 Kč
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 848 44 66 88
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 4 300 Kč - 8 000 Kč
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Prague Airport Terminal 1/2 to Cheb Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 200 Kč - 280 Kč
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Madrid to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 2 200 Kč - 3 100 Kč
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Bus from Paris to Nuremberg central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 1 300 Kč - 2 000 Kč
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Bayreuth central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 210 Kč - 300 Kč
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Bus from Bayreuth central train station to Cheb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 200 Kč - 280 Kč
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Madrid Airport to Prague Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 50m.
Madrid to Cheb bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cheb station.
Madrid to Cheb train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regional, arrive at Cheb station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Cheb is 2084 km. It takes approximately 19h 24m to drive from Madrid to Cheb.
Iberia, Transavia France, Ryanair and three other airlines offer flights from Madrid Airport to Prague Airport.
Book your Madrid to Cheb bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 28+ hotels available in Cheb. Prices start at 2 000 Kč per night.
The best way to get from Madrid to Madrid Airport is to train which takes 26 min and costs €2 - €3.