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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bologna to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $93. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.3 - 3.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $93, and a train costs an average of $293.
Distance: 815 miles (1312 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$198 Average price | $185 Average price Cheapest | $293 Average price | $478 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 26h 10m Average total duration 25h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 27h 37m Average total duration 27h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.9 - 7.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - 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 Bologna to Madrid:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Madrid costing on average $198 (€160).
A bus is $109 (€88) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Madrid costing on average $293 (€237).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 25h 40m.
Train takes on average 27h 7m.
Travel optionsfrom Bologna to Madrid
How to get from Bologna to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bologna to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:20 PM34h20Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)8:40 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$1761One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:20 PM34h20Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)8:40 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$1761One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- FR 38135:05 PM2h30Bologna Airport7:35 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$2131One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 AM26h05Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)10:30 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$1971One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:10 AM27h30Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)8:40 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$2001One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:15 PM37h40Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)7:55 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$2041One-way1 transfer
IB123812:25 PM2h35Bologna Airport3:00 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$2071One-way0 transfers- IB12446:50 AM2h35Bologna Airport9:25 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$2071One-way0 transfers
AF1329 · AF10006:00 PM15h10Bologna Airport9:10 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$2161One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Madrid:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Madrid costing on average $198 (€160).
A bus is $109 (€88) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Madrid costing on average $293 (€237).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 25h 40m.
Train takes on average 27h 7m.
- Around 55 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bologna Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with Ryanair, Iberia, Malta Air, Air Nostrum, Vueling, ITA, Air Europa, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, Air France, Pascan Aviation, KLM, Swiss, GetJet Airlines to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with Italo to go to Madrid by train.
- 4 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Iberia, Malta Air, Air Nostrum.
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