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Compare train and bus for Alcalá de Henares to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alcalá de Henares to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 25m. 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 bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $4.
Distance: 18 miles (30 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$4 Average price | $4 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 16m Average total duration 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m Average total duration Fastest 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Alcalá de Henares to Madrid:
A bus is $0.72 (€0.59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alcalá de Henares to Madrid costing on average $4 (€4).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 46m.
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How to get from Alcalá de Henares to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
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.
C2:756057:17 AM0h39Alcalá de Henares station7:56 AMAtocha-Cercanías$41One-way0 transfers
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C2:756057:17 AM0h39Alcalá de Henares station7:56 AMAtocha-Cercanías$41One-way0 transfers
Fastest
C2:756057:17 AM0h39Alcalá de Henares station7:56 AMAtocha-Cercanías$41One-way0 transfers
Other options
C7:758575:36 PM0h39Alcalá de Henares station6:15 PMAtocha-Cercanías$41One-way0 transfers
C7:758555:06 PM0h39Alcalá de Henares station5:45 PMAtocha-Cercanías$41One-way0 transfers
C2:755259:52 PM0h39Alcalá de Henares station10:31 PMAtocha-Cercanías$41One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Alcalá de Henares to Madrid:
A bus is $0.72 (€0.59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alcalá de Henares to Madrid costing on average $4 (€4).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 46m.
- Around 267 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, Renfe to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid to go to Madrid by bus.
- 191 direct trains per day with Cercanías, Renfe Viajeros, Renfe.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid.
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