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Compare train and bus for Alcalá de Henares to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Alcalá de Henares to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €3, and a bus costs an average of €4.
Distance: 18 miles (30 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€4 Average price | €4 Average price Cheapest |
56m Average total duration Fastest 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Alcalá de Henares to Madrid is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C2:21737Cheapest
C2:21737Fastest
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This is compared to other travel options from Alcalá de Henares to Madrid:
A train is $0.76 (€0.60) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Alcalá de Henares to Madrid costing on average $5 (€4).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 39m.
- Around 273 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Alcalá de Henares and Madrid as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Alcalá de Henares station and arrive in Atocha-Cercanías.
- Travel with Cercanías, Renfe Viajeros to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid to go to Madrid by bus.
- 194 direct trains per day with Cercanías, Renfe Viajeros.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid.
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