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Compare train and flight for Calahorra to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Calahorra to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $6 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 8m. 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 $6, while a flight costs an average of $204.
Distance: 158 miles (255 km)
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$34 Average price | $6 Average price Cheapest | $204 Average price | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 49m Average total duration 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Calahorra to Madrid
Compare the available ways to get from Calahorra to Madrid, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Calahorra to Madrid:
A bus is $29 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Calahorra to Madrid costing on average $34 (€29).
A bus is $199 (€170) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Calahorra to Madrid costing on average $204 (€174).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 49m.
Bus takes on average 5h 38m.
The journey is about 37m faster (3h 19m by train vs 3h 56m by car) and roughly $31 (€26) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($34 (€29) vs $64 (€54)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Calahorra to Madrid
How to get from Calahorra to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Calahorra to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Normal8:45 AM 6h30 Calahorra, Estación Autobuses 3:15 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América $32 1 One-way 1 transfer
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Normal8:45 AM 6h30 Calahorra, Estación Autobuses 3:15 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América $32 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
IB10569:55 PM 1h05 Pamplona Airport 11:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport $321 1 One-way 0 transfers
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Normal8:45 AM 6h30 Calahorra, Estación Autobuses 3:15 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América $32 1 One-way 1 transfer
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Normal3:00 PM 7h50 Calahorra, Estación Autobuses 10:50 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América $32 1 One-way 1 transfer
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Normal8:45 AM 8h00 Calahorra, Estación Autobuses 4:45 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América $32 1 One-way 1 transfer
IB10545:45 PM 1h05 Pamplona Airport 6:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport $386 1 One-way 0 transfers
IB10509:30 AM 1h05 Pamplona Airport 10:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport $393 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Calahorra to Madrid:
A bus is $29 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Calahorra to Madrid costing on average $34 (€29).
A bus is $199 (€170) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Calahorra to Madrid costing on average $204 (€174).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 49m.
Bus takes on average 5h 38m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Calahorra and Madrid as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Pamplona Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Calahorra (station) and arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.
- Buses mostly depart from Calahorra, Estación Autobuses and arrive in Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América.
- Travel with Iberia to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with Autobuses Pamplona Madrid, Alsa to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY to go to Madrid by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with Iberia.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA.
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