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Compare train, bus, and flight for Genoa to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Genoa to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $71. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.1 - 2.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $71, and a train costs an average of $214.
Distance: 700 miles (1127 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$137 Average price Cheapest | $214 Average price | $218 Average price | $398 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 40m Average total duration 19h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 48m Average total duration Fastest 5h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 29h 14m Average total duration 28h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.1 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.4 - 6.8kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Genoa to Madrid:
A bus is $77 (€62) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Madrid costing on average $214 (€173).
A bus is $81 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Madrid costing on average $218 (€176).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 19h 10m.
Train takes on average 28h 44m.
Travel optionsfrom Genoa to Madrid
How to get from Genoa to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Genoa to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus1:30 PM21h00Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia10:30 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$1571One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus1:30 PM21h00Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia10:30 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$1571One-way0 transfers
Fastest
V718163:30 PM2h15Genoa Airport5:45 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$2211One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:00 AM27h40Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria8:40 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$1611One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:50 AM25h50Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia8:40 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$1721One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus3:40 PM39h45Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia7:25 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$2361One-way1 transfer
AZ1392 · AZ647:20 PM4h50Genoa Airport12:10 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$1951One-way1 transfer
AZ1386 · AZ643:20 PM8h50Genoa Airport12:10 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$1951One-way1 transfer
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W463135:00 AM10h30Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia3:30 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$2471One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Madrid:
A bus is $77 (€62) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Madrid costing on average $214 (€173).
A bus is $81 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Madrid costing on average $218 (€176).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 19h 10m.
Train takes on average 28h 44m.
- Around 41 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Genoa and Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Genoa Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Regionale to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Volotea, ITA, Lufthansa, KLM, Vueling, Air Europa, Pascan Aviation to go to Madrid by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Alsa, Union Ivkoni International.
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