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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 $40 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 6h 18m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, while a train costs an average of $70.
Distance: 160 miles (258 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$40 Average price Cheapest | $70 Average price | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 18m Average total duration Fastest 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 47m Average total duration 6h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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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 $39.
Other travel options to Salamanca take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 53m.
Tickets start at around $39 compared to roughly $60 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $21. The journey takes 6h 23m versus 3h 8m 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.
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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.
5:00 PM3h00Badajoz8:00 PMSalamanca$271One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
5:00 PM3h00Badajoz8:00 PMSalamanca$271One-way0 transfers
Fastest
5:00 PM3h00Badajoz8:00 PMSalamanca$271One-way0 transfers
Other options
3:30 PM3h40Badajoz7:10 PMSalamanca$281One-way0 transfers
3:30 PM3h30Badajoz7:00 PMSalamanca$301One-way0 transfers
5:00 PM3h00Badajoz8:00 PMSalamanca$311One-way0 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 $39.
Other travel options to Salamanca take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 53m.
- Around 6 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 Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Salamanca by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros to go to Salamanca by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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