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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 flight, with an average ticket price of $127 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.3 - 3.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $127, while a train costs an average of $293.
Distance: 815 miles (1312 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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$127 Average price Cheapest | $160 Average price | $293 Average price | $482 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 26h 38m Average total duration 26h 8m 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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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 flight is $33 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Madrid costing on average $160.
A flight is $166 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Madrid costing on average $293.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 26h 38m.
Train takes on average 27h 37m.
You'll arrive about 14h 5m sooner (3h 24m by flight vs 17h 29m by car) and save roughly $355 compared to fuel and tolls ($127 vs $482). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
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 flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FR 38135:05 PM2h30Bologna Airport7:35 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$881One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FR 38135:05 PM2h30Bologna Airport7:35 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$881One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FR 38135:05 PM2h30Bologna Airport7:35 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$881One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:10 PM37h45Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)7:55 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$1191One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 AM26h05Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)10:30 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$1221One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:10 AM27h30Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)8:40 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$1261One-way2 transfers
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2462+
Regionale TRENORD 2938+
UX10607:50 AM10h05Bologna Centrale5:55 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1041One-way2 transfers- Regionale Veloce TTPER 2460+Regionale TRENORD 2934+UX10606:58 AM10h57Bologna Centrale5:55 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1041One-way2 transfers
- Regionale Veloce TTPER 2458+Regionale TRENORD 2932+UX10605:53 AM12h02Bologna Centrale5:55 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1041One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Madrid:
A flight is $33 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Madrid costing on average $160.
A flight is $166 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Madrid costing on average $293.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 26h 38m.
Train takes on average 27h 37m.
- 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with Ryanair, Iberia, Malta Air, Air Nostrum, Vueling, Air Europa, ITA, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, Air France, Pascan Aviation, KLM, Swiss, GetJet Airlines to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with Italo to go to Madrid by train.
- 4 direct flights per day with Iberia, Malta Air, Air Nostrum, Air Europa.
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