How much is the bus ticket from Dortmund to Madrid?

The cheapest bus tickets from Dortmund to Madrid start from $163. The average price for this route is around $252. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Dortmund to Madrid?

The average bus travel time from Dortmund to Madrid is 1d 7h, covering a distance of 1491 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 4h and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Dortmund to Madrid route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , BlaBlaCar Bus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Dortmund to Madrid?

The earliest bus departs from Dortmund to Madrid at 2:15am. And the latest bus departs at 9:15pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Dortmund to Madrid?

A bus trip from Dortmund to Madrid generates an estimated 37 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Dortmund to Madrid?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus , with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11197 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Dortmund to Madrid?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Dortmund to Madrid?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Dortmund to Madrid?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Bus Dortmund to Madrid from $282 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Dortmund to Madrid on December 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:15pm	Dortmund	1d 11h	9:05am	Madrid (South)	Cheapest
	8:40am	Dortmund	1d 4h	1:20pm	Madrid (South)	Fastest
	2:15am	Dortmund	1d 6h	8:20am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:26pm	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	1d 11h	8:20am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
	9:15pm	Dortmund	1d 11h	8:20am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 1:20 AM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Dortmund to Madrid

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Madrid. The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours, and with fares starting at just $163, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

1d 7hAverage Duration

1491 kmDistance

37kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$163 - $368	Average Duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 37kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$280 - $280	Average Duration20h 50m	CO₂ emissions 63kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Dortmund and Madrid?

Stops in Dortmund

A
Dortmund Hauptbahnhof
Brinkhoffstraße 33, 44137 Dortmund, Germany
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B
ZOB
Quadbeckstraße, 44147 Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen
C
Dortmund Bushaltestelle
Dortmund, Germany
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D
Deutsches Fußballmuseum Bushaltestelle
Königswall 24, 44137 Dortmund, , Germany

Stops in Madrid

A
Madrid-Barajas Airport
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B
Estación Sur
Mendez Alvaro, 83, , Madrid, 28045, Spain
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C
Avenida de América Metro
Avenida de América, 9, 28002 Madrid, Spain
Visit page
D
Moncloa
Plaza Moncloa, 671, 28008 Madrid, Spain
Visit page
E
Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla
Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla, 28046 Madrid, Spain
F
Ronda de Valencia 6
Ronda de Valencia 6, 28012 Madrid, Spain

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,545 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,202 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

ES Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Dortmund to Madrid by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Dortmund to Madrid?
The cheapest bus tickets from Dortmund to Madrid start from $163. The average price for this route is around $252. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Dortmund to Madrid?
The average bus travel time from Dortmund to Madrid is 1d 7h, covering a distance of 1491 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 4h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Dortmund to Madrid route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Dortmund to Madrid?
The earliest bus departs from Dortmund to Madrid at 2:15am. And the latest bus departs at 9:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Dortmund to Madrid?
A bus trip from Dortmund to Madrid generates an estimated 37 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Dortmund to Madrid?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11197 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Dortmund to Madrid?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Dortmund to Madrid?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Dortmund to Madrid?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

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The cheapest trip from Dortmund to Madrid was searched and found on Dec 8, 2025 with a price of $282

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Dortmund to Madrid, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $282 to $307 for a bus ticket from Dortmund to Madrid based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $282 which is on 2025-12-08.