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Compare train, bus, and flight for Ferrol to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ferrol to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $8 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 24m. 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 $8, while a flight costs an average of $246.
Distance: 315 miles (507 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$47 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $246 Average price | $119 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 27m Average total duration 8h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration 4h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Ferrol to Madrid
Compare the available ways to get from Ferrol to Madrid, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ferrol to Madrid:
A train is $40 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ferrol to Madrid costing on average $47.
A train is $238 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ferrol to Madrid costing on average $246.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 29m.
Bus takes on average 9h 27m.
Tickets start at around $47 compared to roughly $119 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $73. The journey takes 8h 57m versus 6h 18m 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 Ferrol to Madrid
How to get from Ferrol to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ferrol to Madrid is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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043342:15 PM 5h36 Ferrol station 7:51 PM Madrid Chamartín $55 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
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043342:15 PM 5h36 Ferrol station 7:51 PM Madrid Chamartín $55 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
UX72389:10 PM 1h10 A Coruña Airport 10:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport $232 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
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043349:10 AM 10h41 Ferrol station 7:51 PM Madrid Chamartín $55 1 One-way 1 transfer
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044045:41 PM 5h26 Ferrol station 11:07 PM Madrid Chamartín $57 1 One-way 1 transfer
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044042:15 PM 8h52 Ferrol station 11:07 PM Madrid Chamartín $57 1 One-way 1 transfer
Supra Economy5:45 AM 7h00 Ferrol, Estación de Autobuses 12:45 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) $72 1 One-way 0 transfers
Supra Economy5:45 AM 7h15 Ferrol, Estación de Autobuses 1:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses $72 1 One-way 0 transfers
IB4629:40 PM 1h20 A Coruña Airport 11:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport $195 1 One-way 0 transfers
IB10489:20 AM 1h20 Santiago de Compostela Airport 10:40 AM Madrid Barajas Airport $315 1 One-way 0 transfers
UX72328:30 AM 1h10 A Coruña Airport 9:40 AM Madrid Barajas Airport $327 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ferrol to Madrid:
A train is $40 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ferrol to Madrid costing on average $47.
A train is $238 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ferrol to Madrid costing on average $246.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 29m.
Bus takes on average 9h 27m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ferrol and Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from A Coruña Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Ferrol station and arrive in Madrid Chamartín.
- Buses mostly depart from Ferrol, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with Iberia, Air Europa, Vueling, CitizenPlane, Edelweiss Air, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Air Baltic to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, Monbus, Alsa Supra to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe AVLO to go to Madrid by train.
- 10 direct flights per day with Iberia, Air Europa, CitizenPlane.
- 5 direct buses per day with Alsa, Alsa Supra.
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