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Compare train and bus for Cité de Carcassonne to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cité de Carcassonne to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $14, while a flight costs an average of $110.
Distance: 366 miles (590 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$98 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $110 Average price | $222 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 17m Average total duration 13h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 38m Average total duration 6h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Cité de Carcassonne to Madrid
Compare the available ways to get from Cité de Carcassonne to Madrid, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cité de Carcassonne to Madrid:
A train is $85 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cité de Carcassonne to Madrid costing on average $98.
A train is $97 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cité de Carcassonne to Madrid costing on average $110.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 38m.
Bus takes on average 14h 17m.
Tickets start at around $98 compared to roughly $222 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $124. The journey takes 13h 47m versus 8h 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Cité de Carcassonne to Madrid
How to get from Cité de Carcassonne to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cité de Carcassonne to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

8:10 AM 23h30 Cité de Carcassonne 7:40 AM Madrid $43 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

8:10 AM 23h30 Cité de Carcassonne 7:40 AM Madrid $43 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

8:30 PM 11h40 Cité de Carcassonne 8:10 AM Madrid $105 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

1:00 PM 19h15 Cité de Carcassonne 8:15 AM Madrid $67 1 One-way 0 transfers
7:30 PM 12h25 Cité de Carcassonne 7:55 AM Madrid $76 1 One-way 0 transfers
5:55 PM 12h45 Cité de Carcassonne 6:40 AM Madrid $122 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cité de Carcassonne to Madrid:
A train is $85 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cité de Carcassonne to Madrid costing on average $98.
A train is $97 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cité de Carcassonne to Madrid costing on average $110.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 38m.
Bus takes on average 14h 17m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cité de Carcassonne and Madrid as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Carcassonne Salvaza Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Carcassonne and arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.
- Buses mostly depart from Carcassonne, Boulevard de Varsovie and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with Ryanair to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with AVE to go to Madrid by train.
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