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Compare train, bus, and flight for Don Benito to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Don Benito to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 15m. 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 train costs an average of $22, while a flight costs an average of $97.
Distance: 152 miles (246 km)
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$40 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $97 Average price | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Don Benito to Madrid
Compare the available ways to get from Don Benito to Madrid, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Don Benito to Madrid:
A train is $18 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Don Benito to Madrid costing on average $40.
A train is $76 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Don Benito to Madrid costing on average $97.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 34m.
Bus takes on average 5h 28m.
Tickets start at around $40 compared to roughly $63 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $24. The journey takes 4h 58m versus 3h 14m 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 Don Benito to Madrid
How to get from Don Benito to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Don Benito to Madrid is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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351914:11 PM 7h04 Don Benito 11:15 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes $33 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
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351914:11 PM 7h04 Don Benito 11:15 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes $33 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
09008:45 AM 4h15 Don Benito, Estación De Autobuses 1:00 PM Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses) $39 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
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351118:11 AM 6h49 Don Benito 3:00 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes $37 1 One-way 1 transfer
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351518:11 AM 10h19 Don Benito 6:30 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes $37 1 One-way 1 transfer
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351818:11 AM 13h04 Don Benito 9:15 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes $37 1 One-way 1 transfer
09004:45 PM 4h15 Don Benito, Estación De Autobuses 9:00 PM Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses) $39 1 One-way 0 transfers
09017:00 AM 6h10 Don Benito, Estación De Autobuses 1:10 PM Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses) $39 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Don Benito to Madrid:
A train is $18 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Don Benito to Madrid costing on average $40.
A train is $76 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Don Benito to Madrid costing on average $97.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 34m.
Bus takes on average 5h 28m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Don Benito and Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Badajoz Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Don Benito and arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.
- Buses mostly depart from Don Benito, Estación De Autobuses and arrive in Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses).
- Travel with Samar, Avanza to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with Iberia to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe to go to Madrid by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with Samar, Avanza.
- 2 direct flights per day with Iberia.
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