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Compare bus and flight for Bristol to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.2 - 3.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $29, and a bus costs an average of $82.
Distance: 764 miles (1230 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$141 Average price Cheapest | $157 Average price | $143 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 36h 19m Average total duration 35h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.7 - 7.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental | |
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 Bristol to Madrid:
A flight is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bristol to Madrid costing on average $157 (€129).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 35h 49m.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Madrid
How to get from Bristol to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:35 PM36h20Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)7:55 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$1271One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:35 PM36h20Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)7:55 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$1271One-way3 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:05 AM33h15Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)1:20 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$2011One-way2 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:35 PM36h20Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)8:55 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$1451One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:35 PM35h50Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)7:25 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$1821One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:35 PM35h35Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)8:10 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$1921One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Madrid:
A flight is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bristol to Madrid costing on average $157 (€129).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 35h 49m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Madrid as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bristol Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with National Express to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with Ryanair, easyJet to go to Madrid by flight.
- 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair, easyJet.
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