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Compare bus and flight for Carboneras to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Carboneras to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $63. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $63, and a flight costs an average of $36.
Distance: 255 miles (411 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$67 Average price Cheapest | $240 Average price | $116 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 7m Average total duration 7h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Carboneras to Madrid:
A bus is $173 (€142) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Carboneras to Madrid costing on average $240 (€196).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 19m.
Bus takes on average 7h 37m.
Travel optionsfrom Carboneras to Madrid
How to get from Carboneras to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Carboneras to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Normal6:30 PM11h00Carboneras, Avenida de Almeria / Calle Nueva5:30 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$511One-way1 transfer
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Normal6:30 PM11h00Carboneras, Avenida de Almeria / Calle Nueva5:30 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$511One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IB10345:40 PM1h15Almeria International Airport6:55 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$4181One-way0 transfers
Other options
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Normal6:30 PM11h30Carboneras, Avenida de Almeria / Calle Nueva6:00 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$511One-way1 transfer
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Normal6:30 PM12h00Carboneras, Avenida de Almeria / Calle Nueva6:30 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$511One-way1 transfer
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0620510:00 AM12h39Carboneras, Avenida de Almeria / Calle Nueva10:39 PMMadrid Chamartín$1041One-way1 transfer
IB10309:25 AM1h15Almeria International Airport10:40 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$4181One-way0 transfers
IB2302 · IB10767:30 PM3h20Almeria International Airport10:50 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$5391One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Carboneras to Madrid:
A bus is $173 (€142) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Carboneras to Madrid costing on average $240 (€196).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 19m.
Bus takes on average 7h 37m.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Carboneras and Madrid as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Carboneras, Avenida de Almeria / Calle Nueva and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Flights mostly depart from Almeria International Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Travel with Renfe INTERCITY to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Alsa, Bus BAM, BlaBlaCar to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with Air Nostrum to go to Madrid by flight.
- 0 direct trains per day with Renfe INTERCITY.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 3 direct flights per day with Air Nostrum.
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