There are 5 ways to get from Palma to Madrid by plane, car ferry, train, car, bus or night bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly • 3h 20m
16€ - 123€
4 alternative options
Car ferry, train • 10h 48m
80€ - 345€
Car ferry, drive • 11h 11m
88€ - 322€
Car ferry, bus • 14h 17m
80€ - 299€
Car ferry, night bus • 14h 32m
74€ - 288€
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The cheapest way to get from Palma to Madrid is to fly which costs 15€ - 130€ and takes 3h 20m.
The quickest way to get from Palma to Madrid is to fly which costs 15€ - 130€ and takes 3h 20m.
The distance between Palma and Madrid is 549 km.
The best way to get from Palma to Madrid without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 10h 48m and costs 80€ - 350€.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Palma to Madrid, including transfers.
The quickest flight from Palma Mallorca Airport to Madrid Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 25m.
Ryanair, Iberia and Air Europa offer flights from Palma Mallorca Airport to Madrid Airport.
There are 4933+ hotels available in Madrid. Prices start at 87€ per night.
The best way to get from Palma to Palma Mallorca Airport is to bus which takes 9 min and costs 1€ - 3€.
- Distance: 549.2 km
- Duration: 3h 20m
What companies run services between Palma, Spain and Madrid, Spain?
Air Europa, Iberia and two other airlines fly from Palma to Madrid hourly.
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Palma Mallorca to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 25€ - 130€
Flights from Palma Mallorca to Madrid via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 25€ - 130€
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Palma Mallorca to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 24€ - 140€
Flights from Palma Mallorca to Madrid via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 24€ - 140€
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Palma Mallorca to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 19€ - 130€
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Valencia Joaquin Sorolla to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 80€
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Promo
- 40€ - 55€
- Promo+
- 45€ - 49€
- Flexible
- 60€ - 80€
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
- 902 320 320
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Valencia Joaquin Sorolla to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 25€ - 35€
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 (0) 91 272 28 32
- informacion@avanzabus.com
- Website
- avanzabus.com
Bus from Valencia to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 25€ - 35€
- Schedules at
- avanzabus.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 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Night bus from Valencia to Madrid, Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 19€ - 24€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +34 912 66 02 14
- reservas@balearia.com
- Website
- balearia.com
Car ferry from Palma de Mallorca to Valencia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 180€
- Website
- Balearia
- Cabin
- 130€ - 180€
- Seating
- 55€ - 70€
- Balearia
- 50€ - 75€
- Lobby Bar
- 55€ - 80€
- Phone
- +34 (0) 917369957
- Website
- trasmediterranea.es
Car ferry from Palma de Mallorca to Valencia
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 270€
- Website
- Acciona Trasmediterranea
- Seat
- 61€
- Cabin
- 262€
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