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Compare train and bus for Burgos to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Burgos 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 train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 4m. 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 train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 133 miles (215 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$31 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 16m Average total duration 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Burgos to Madrid:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Burgos to Madrid costing on average $44 (€37).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 16m.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (2h 46m by bus vs 2h 48m by car) and save roughly $18 (€15) compared to fuel and tolls ($31 (€26) vs $48 (€41)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
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How to get from Burgos to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Burgos to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal · Normal8:30 AM4h05Burgos, Estación de Autobuses12:35 PMMadrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América$211One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
Normal · Normal8:30 AM4h05Burgos, Estación de Autobuses12:35 PMMadrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América$211One-way1 transfer
Fastest
050806:40 AM1h33Burgos - Rosa Manzano8:13 AMMadrid Chamartín$391One-way0 transfers
Other options
047866:32 PM1h51Burgos - Rosa Manzano8:23 PMMadrid Chamartín$411One-way0 transfers
043668:22 PM1h58Burgos - Rosa Manzano10:20 PMMadrid Chamartín$411One-way0 transfers
180145:20 PM4h22Burgos - Rosa Manzano9:42 PMMadrid Príncipe Pío$441One-way0 transfers
Normal11:15 AM2h25Burgos, Estación de Autobuses1:40 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$281One-way0 transfers
Normal9:45 PM2h30Burgos, Estación de Autobuses12:15 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$281One-way0 transfers
Normal11:15 AM2h35Burgos, Estación de Autobuses1:50 PMMadrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América$281One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Burgos to Madrid:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Burgos to Madrid costing on average $44 (€37).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 16m.
- Around 23 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Burgos and Madrid as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Burgos - Rosa Manzano and arrive in Madrid Chamartín.
- Buses mostly depart from Burgos, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe MD, Renfe to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra to go to Madrid by bus.
- 9 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe MD, Renfe.
- 21 direct buses per day with Alsa, Alsa Supra.
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