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Compare bus and train for Badajoz to Salamanca
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Badajoz to Salamanca among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €20 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 5h 47m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, while a train costs an average of €33.
Distance: 160 miles (258 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€20 Average price Cheapest | €33 Average price | €50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 47m Average total duration Fastest 5h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 54m Average total duration 6h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Badajoz to Salamanca
Compare the available ways to get from Badajoz to Salamanca, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Badajoz to Salamanca:
A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Badajoz to Salamanca costing on average €33.
Other travel options to Salamanca take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 54m.
Tickets start at around €20 compared to roughly €50 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €31. The journey takes 5h 17m versus 3h 8m 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 Badajoz to Salamanca
How to get from Badajoz to Salamanca by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Badajoz to Salamanca is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal · Normal · Normal7:15 PM 7h30 Badajoz, Estación De Autobuses 2:45 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses €31 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
Normal · Normal · Normal7:15 PM 7h30 Badajoz, Estación De Autobuses 2:45 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses €31 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
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Normal9:50 PM 4h55 Badajoz station 2:45 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses €35 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
00293 · 049297:21 AM 7h02 Badajoz station 2:23 PM Salamanca station €72 1 One-way 1 transfer
00291 · 049296:29 AM 7h54 Badajoz station 2:23 PM Salamanca station €72 1 One-way 1 transfer
Normal · Normal · Normal3:00 PM 5h55 Badajoz, Estación De Autobuses 8:55 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses €31 1 One-way 2 transfers
Normal · Normal · Normal1:30 PM 7h25 Badajoz, Estación De Autobuses 8:55 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses €31 1 One-way 2 transfers
Normal · Normal · Normal1:30 PM 7h25 Badajoz, Estación De Autobuses 8:55 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses €31 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Badajoz to Salamanca:
A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Badajoz to Salamanca costing on average €33.
Other travel options to Salamanca take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 54m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Badajoz and Salamanca as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Badajoz station and arrive in Salamanca station.
- Buses mostly depart from Badajoz, Estación De Autobuses and arrive in Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA to go to Salamanca by train.
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus to go to Salamanca by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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