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

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Schengen is to fly which costs €55 - €190 and takes 6h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Schengen is to fly which takes 6h 17m and costs €55 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Schengen?

No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Schengen. However, there are services departing from Estación Sur de Autobuses and arriving at Perl Gare Routiere via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Thionville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 7m.

How far is it from Madrid to Schengen?

The distance between Madrid and Schengen is 1319 km. The road distance is 1552.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Madrid to Schengen without a car is to train via Paris which takes 15h 34m and costs €130 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Madrid to Schengen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Schengen bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Madrid to Schengen?

The best way to get from Madrid to Schengen is to fly which takes 6h 17m and costs €55 - €190. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs €130 - €450 and takes 15h 34m, you could also bus via Paris, which costs €50 - €160 and takes 23h 7m.

Where does the Madrid to Schengen bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Madrid to Schengen?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Schengen is 1552 km. It takes approximately 16h 3m to drive from Madrid to Schengen.

Where can I stay near Schengen?

There are 776+ hotels available in Schengen.

Madrid to Schengen - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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

Fly to Luxembourg
best
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane MAD - LUX
6h 17m
€58–183
Bus via Paris
cheapest
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 Thionvillebus 180 / ...
23h 7m
€54–153
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Metz Villetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Metz Ville to Apach Moselletrain Ter
15h 34m
€135–450
Drive 1,552.4 km
1. Drive from Madrid to Schengencar 1,552.4 km
16h 3m
€239–345
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAD - BRU
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Schuman to Luxembourgtrain
9h 51m
€80–214
Train
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain 9725
2. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Luxembourgtrain Tgv
16h 51m
€173–373
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madrid-Moncloa to Salamanca, Estación de Autobusesbus Madrid- Salamanca / ...
2. Take the bus from Salamanca to Luxembourgbus BlaBlaCar Bus
29h 25m
€109–159

Madrid to Schengen by train and bus

4Weekly Services

15h 34mAverage Duration

€135Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Madrid to Schengen.

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Distance: 1,318.8 km
Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Schengen, Luxembourg?

Ryanair, Luxair, and two other airlines fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Luxembourg (LUX) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Apach Moselle via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon - Van Gogh, Gare de l'Est, Paris Est, and Metz Ville in around 15h 34m.

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