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Compare train and bus for Avignon to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Avignon to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, and a train costs an average of $61.
Distance: 498 miles (803 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$65 Average price Cheapest | $197 Average price | $243 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 19m Average total duration 14h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 39m Average total duration Fastest 7h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Avignon to Madrid:
A bus is $132 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Avignon to Madrid costing on average $197.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 39m.
Bus takes on average 15h 19m.
Travel optionsfrom Avignon to Madrid
How to get from Avignon to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Avignon to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
434912:30 AM16h15Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle)4:45 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$521One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
434912:30 AM16h15Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle)4:45 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$521One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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IB117212:55 PM6h50Avignon Centre7:45 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$4361One-way1 transfer
Other options
097308:40 AM7h38Avignon TGV4:18 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$2591One-way0 transfers
Normal · Normal2:30 AM14h20Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle)4:50 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$641One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal12:30 AM15h05Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle)3:35 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$641One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal2:30 AM15h40Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle)6:10 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$641One-way1 transfer
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AZ58 · AZ3372:51 PM19h54Avignon Centre10:45 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$2521One-way2 transfers
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AZ337 · AZ581:55 PM20h50Avignon Centre10:45 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$2521One-way2 transfers
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AZ337 · AZ5812:55 PM21h50Avignon Centre10:45 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$2521One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Avignon to Madrid:
A bus is $132 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Avignon to Madrid costing on average $197.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 39m.
Bus takes on average 15h 19m.
- Around 48 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Avignon and Madrid as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Marseille Provence Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Avignon TGV and arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.
- Buses mostly depart from Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle) and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with Iberia, Air Nostrum, Vueling, Air France, Malta Air, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, Ryanair to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with AVE, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Renfe Viajeros to go to Madrid by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar.
- 4 direct flights per day with Iberia, Air Nostrum, Malta Air, Ryanair.
- 1 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe Viajeros.
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