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Compare bus and flight for Faro to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Faro to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $61 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $61, while a flight costs an average of $357.
Distance: 327 miles (527 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$357 Average price | $61 Average price Cheapest | $141 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 17m Average total duration 11h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Faro to Madrid:
A bus is $297 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Faro to Madrid costing on average $357.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 17m.
You'll arrive about 3h 41m sooner (3h 10m by flight vs 6h 51m by car). Tickets start at around $357 compared to roughly $141 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Travel optionsfrom Faro to Madrid
How to get from Faro to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Faro to Madrid is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 14737:35 AM1h20Faro Airport9:55 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$421One-way0 transfers
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- FR 14737:35 AM1h20Faro Airport9:55 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$421One-way0 transfers
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- FR 14737:35 AM1h20Faro Airport9:55 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$421One-way0 transfers
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0617711:00 AM8h45Faro, Terminal Rodoviário8:45 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$671One-way1 transfer- Normal+0601511:00 AM7h04Faro, Terminal Rodoviário7:04 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$801One-way1 transfer
- Normal+0616711:00 AM6h24Faro, Terminal Rodoviário6:24 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$991One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal9:45 AM12h45Faro, Terminal Rodoviário11:30 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$431One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:15 AM11h40Faro, Terminal Rodoviário11:55 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$611One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:20 PM12h50Faro, Terminal Rodoviário6:10 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$611One-way1 transfer
- FR 94043:20 PM1h20Faro Airport5:40 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$631One-way0 transfers
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UX11609:45 AM11h35Faro, Terminal Rodoviário10:20 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1311One-way1 transfer - Normal+UX11609:45 AM11h35Faro, Terminal Rodoviário10:20 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1311One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Faro to Madrid:
A bus is $297 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Faro to Madrid costing on average $357.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 17m.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 17 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Faro and Madrid as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Faro Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Faro, Terminal Rodoviário and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with Ryanair, Iberia, TAP Portugal, azores airlines, BA Euroflyer, BA Cityflyer, Luxair, Norwegian Air Shuttle, British Airways to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Socibus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Madrid by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Iberia.
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