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Compare bus, train, and flight for Bailen to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bailen to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €31 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €31, while a flight costs an average of €209.
Distance: 160 miles (258 km)
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€31 Average price Cheapest | €36 Average price | €209 Average price | €50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 58m Average total duration 4h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Bailen to Madrid
Compare the available ways to get from Bailen to Madrid, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bailen to Madrid:
A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bailen to Madrid costing on average €36.
A bus is €179 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bailen to Madrid costing on average €209.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 4m.
Bus takes on average 4h 58m.
Tickets start at around €31 compared to roughly €50 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €19. The journey takes 4h 28m versus 3h 2m 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 Bailen to Madrid
How to get from Bailen to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bailen to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
060110:00 AM 4h25 Bailén, Bailen 2:25 PM Madrid, Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez T1 (Parking Bus) €31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
060110:00 AM 4h25 Bailén, Bailen 2:25 PM Madrid, Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez T1 (Parking Bus) €31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
180338:23 AM 3h50 Mengíbar-Artichuela 12:13 PM Atocha-Cercanías €36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
180353:16 PM 3h53 Mengíbar-Artichuela 7:09 PM Atocha-Cercanías €36 1 One-way 0 transfers
180375:09 PM 3h59 Mengíbar-Artichuela 9:08 PM Atocha-Cercanías €36 1 One-way 0 transfers
060110:00 AM 4h30 Bailén, Bailen 2:30 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) €32 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bailen to Madrid:
A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bailen to Madrid costing on average €36.
A bus is €179 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bailen to Madrid costing on average €209.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 4m.
Bus takes on average 4h 58m.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bailen and Madrid as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Granada Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Mengíbar-Artichuela and arrive in Atocha-Cercanías.
- Buses mostly depart from Bailén, Bailen and arrive in Madrid, Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez T1 (Parking Bus).
- Travel with Renfe MD to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Samar to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with Iberia, Vueling, CitizenPlane to go to Madrid by flight.
- 3 direct trains per day with Renfe MD.
- 2 direct buses per day with Samar.
- 3 direct flights per day with Iberia, CitizenPlane.
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