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Compare bus, train, and flight for Algeciras to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Algeciras to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $42 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $42, while a flight costs an average of $416.
Distance: 310 miles (500 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$62 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $416 Average price | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 24m Average total duration 12h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 19m Average total duration 5h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg 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 Algeciras to Madrid:
A train is $19 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Algeciras to Madrid costing on average $62 (€52).
A train is $374 (€314) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Algeciras to Madrid costing on average $416 (€350).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 19m.
Bus takes on average 13h 24m.
Tickets start at around $62 (€52) compared to roughly $15 (€13) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-46.29 (€-38.87). The journey takes 12h 54m versus 6h 36m 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 Algeciras to Madrid
How to get from Algeciras to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Algeciras to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
BASE11:30 AM8h45Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses8:15 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$291One-way0 transfers
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BASE11:30 AM8h45Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses8:15 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UX50389:10 PM1h10Malaga Airport10:20 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$671One-way0 transfers
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062095:45 PM5h38Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses11:23 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$451One-way1 transfer
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062094:45 PM6h38Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses11:23 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$451One-way1 transfer
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062094:10 PM7h13Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses11:23 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$451One-way1 transfer
BASE9:00 PM9h00Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses6:00 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$291One-way0 transfers
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062094:00 PM7h23Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses11:23 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$451One-way1 transfer
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0620911:00 AM12h23Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses11:23 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$451One-way1 transfer
IB50810:20 PM1h20Malaga Airport11:40 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$711One-way0 transfers
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UX50382:40 PM7h40Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses10:20 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$921One-way1 transfer
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UX50381:00 PM9h20Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses10:20 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$921One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Algeciras to Madrid:
A train is $19 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Algeciras to Madrid costing on average $62 (€52).
A train is $374 (€314) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Algeciras to Madrid costing on average $416 (€350).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 19m.
Bus takes on average 13h 24m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Algeciras and Madrid as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Malaga Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Algeciras station and arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.
- Buses mostly depart from Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Air Europa, Iberia, Iberia Express, Vueling, BA Euroflyer, CitizenPlane, Royal Air Maroc, British Airways to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with Grupo Interbus, FlixBus to go to Madrid by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA.
- 7 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia, Iberia Express, CitizenPlane.
- 2 direct buses per day with Grupo Interbus.
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