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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 train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 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 bus costs an average of $107.
Distance: 366 miles (590 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$107 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $227 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 32m Average total duration 14h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration Fastest 6h 5m Onboard + 30m 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 |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | 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 Cité de Carcassonne to Madrid:
A train is $93 (€76) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cité de Carcassonne to Madrid costing on average $107 (€87).
A train is $129 (€105) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cité de Carcassonne to Madrid costing on average $143 (€117).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 35m.
Bus takes on average 14h 32m.
Tickets start at around $107 (€87) compared to roughly $227 (€186) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $121 (€99). The journey takes 14h 2m 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.
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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.
FlixBus · FlixBus7:55 PM12h45Carcassonne, Boulevard de Varsovie8:40 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$821One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:55 PM12h45Carcassonne, Boulevard de Varsovie8:40 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$821One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 3134 · 31869:30 PM12h25Carcassonne, Boulevard de Varsovie9:55 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$861One-way1 transfer
Other options
4655+09730 · 031909:26 AM13h01Carcassonne10:27 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$2891One-way2 transfers
6871+03190 · 097308:21 AM14h06Carcassonne10:27 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$2901One-way2 transfers
86971+09730 · 031908:14 AM14h13Carcassonne10:27 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$2911One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:55 PM19h00Carcassonne, Boulevard de Varsovie2:55 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$1041One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:30 AM20h40Carcassonne, Boulevard de Varsovie8:10 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$1501One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cité de Carcassonne to Madrid:
A train is $93 (€76) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cité de Carcassonne to Madrid costing on average $107 (€87).
A train is $129 (€105) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cité de Carcassonne to Madrid costing on average $143 (€117).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 35m.
Bus takes on average 14h 32m.
- Around 5 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with AVE to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Ryanair to go to Madrid by flight.
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