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Compare train, bus, and flight for Águilas to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Águilas to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €50 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €50, while a flight costs an average of €169.
Distance: 237 miles (382 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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€52 Average price | €169 Average price | €50 Average price Cheapest | €81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 48m Average total duration 6h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 4m Average total duration 10h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Águilas to Madrid:
A train is €1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Águilas to Madrid costing on average €52.
A train is €118 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Águilas to Madrid costing on average €169.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 48m.
Train takes on average 11h 4m.
Tickets start at around €52 compared to roughly €81 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €29. The journey takes 6h 18m versus 4h 58m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Águilas to Madrid
How to get from Águilas to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Águilas to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal11:00 AM7h15Aguilas, Estación de Autobuses6:15 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€481One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal11:00 AM7h15Aguilas, Estación de Autobuses6:15 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€481One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IB10309:25 AM1h15Almeria International Airport10:40 AMMadrid Barajas Airport€1161One-way0 transfers
Other options
Normal · Normal11:40 AM8h55Aguilas, Estación de Autobuses8:35 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€501One-way1 transfer
IB10321:30 PM1h15Almeria International Airport2:45 PMMadrid Barajas Airport€1161One-way0 transfers
IB10389:35 PM1h15Almeria International Airport10:50 PMMadrid Barajas Airport€2161One-way0 transfers
IB10345:40 PM1h15Almeria International Airport6:55 PMMadrid Barajas Airport€3281One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Águilas to Madrid:
A bus is €180 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Águilas to Madrid costing on average €229.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 36m.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Águilas and Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Almeria International Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Aguilas, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Iberia, Volotea, Air Nostrum to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, Bus BAM, BlaBlaCar, BusbamSL, Grupo Interbus to go to Madrid by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Iberia, Volotea, Air Nostrum.
- 1 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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