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Compare train, bus, and flight for Badajoz to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Badajoz to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €30 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €30, while a flight costs an average of €68.
Distance: 203 miles (328 km)
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€30 Average price Cheapest | €56 Average price | €68 Average price | €67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 46m Average total duration 5h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration 5h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Badajoz to Madrid
Compare the available ways to get from Badajoz to Madrid, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Badajoz to Madrid:
A train is €27 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Badajoz to Madrid costing on average €56.
A train is €39 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Badajoz to Madrid costing on average €68.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 46m.
Bus takes on average 6h 7m.
Tickets start at around €30 compared to roughly €67 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €38. The journey takes 5h 16m versus 4h 0m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Badajoz to Madrid
How to get from Badajoz to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Badajoz to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NORMAL.5:00 PM 5h15 Badajoz, Estación De Autobuses 10:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses €42 1 One-way 0 transfers
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NORMAL.5:00 PM 5h15 Badajoz, Estación De Autobuses 10:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses €42 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
IB23319:30 AM 1h15 Badajoz Airport 10:45 AM Madrid Barajas Airport €112 1 One-way 0 transfers
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NORMAL.1:30 PM 5h15 Badajoz, Estación De Autobuses 6:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses €42 1 One-way 0 transfers
NORMAL.4:00 PM 6h00 Badajoz, Estación De Autobuses 10:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses €42 1 One-way 0 transfers
NORMAL.9:00 AM 6h20 Badajoz, Estación De Autobuses 3:20 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses €42 1 One-way 0 transfers
IB23337:45 PM 1h15 Badajoz Airport 9:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport €117 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Badajoz to Madrid:
A train is €27 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Badajoz to Madrid costing on average €56.
A train is €39 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Badajoz to Madrid costing on average €68.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 46m.
Bus takes on average 6h 7m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Badajoz and Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Badajoz Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Badajoz station and arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.
- Buses mostly depart from Badajoz, Estación De Autobuses and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with Iberia, CitizenPlane to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Avanza to go to Madrid by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Iberia, CitizenPlane.
- 3 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA.
- 4 direct buses per day with Avanza.
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