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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bologna to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €98. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.3 - 3.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €98, and a train costs an average of €269.
Distance: 815 miles (1312 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
€269 Average price | €201 Average price | €165 Average price Cheapest |
26h 49m Average total duration 26h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 26h 11m Average total duration 25h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 3.9 - 7.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Live departures
Bologna to Madrid train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Madrid trains for today, Wednesday, January 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1:26 PM Bologna | 26h19 | 3:45 PM Madrid | 3 transfers | |
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Why should you book Bologna to Madrid trains with Omio?
Frecciarossa operates all train services from Bologna to Madrid. Omio is the only official third party seller for Frecciarossa tickets.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna to Madrid
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Trains from Bologna to Madrid run on average 1 times per day, taking around 26h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $334 (€269) but you can travel from only $99 (€80) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 17:56. The fastest train covers the 815 miles (1312 km) distance in 26h 19m.
Distance 815 miles (1312 km) |
Average train duration 26h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $334 (€269) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 26h 19m |
First train 00:20 |
Last train 17:56 |
Train companies: Frecciarossa from Bologna to Madrid trainsFrecciarossa trains will get you between Bologna and Madrid from $99 (€80). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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