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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $42 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 bus costs an average of $42, while a flight costs an average of $98.
Distance: 152 miles (246 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$42 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price | $98 Average price | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 42m Average total duration 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Don Benito to Madrid:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Don Benito to Madrid costing on average $47.
A bus is $56 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Don Benito to Madrid costing on average $98.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 42m.
Train takes on average 4h 45m.
Tickets start at around $42 compared to roughly $64 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $21. The journey takes 4h 12m 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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 09004:45 PM4h15Don Benito, Estación De Autobuses9:00 PMMadrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses)$391One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 09004:45 PM4h15Don Benito, Estación De Autobuses9:00 PMMadrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses)$391One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- IB23337:45 PM1h15Badajoz Airport9:00 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1211One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 09008:45 AM4h15Don Benito, Estación De Autobuses1:00 PMMadrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses)$391One-way0 transfers
- 09012:30 PM5h45Don Benito, Estación De Autobuses8:15 PMMadrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses)$391One-way0 transfers
- 09017:00 AM6h10Don Benito, Estación De Autobuses1:10 PMMadrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses)$391One-way0 transfers
- IB23319:20 AM1h15Badajoz Airport10:35 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$1331One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Don Benito to Madrid:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Don Benito to Madrid costing on average $47.
A bus is $56 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Don Benito to Madrid costing on average $98.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 42m.
Train takes on average 4h 45m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Don Benito and arrive in Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses).
- Travel with Samar, BlaBlaCar, Avanza, Alsa, Grupo Interbus to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe, Renfe Viajeros to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Iberia, Air Nostrum to go to Madrid by flight.
- 8 direct buses per day with Samar, BlaBlaCar.
- 2 direct flights per day with Iberia, Air Nostrum.
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