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Compare train and bus for Illescas to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Illescas to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $4 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, while a train costs an average of $6.
Distance: 21 miles (35 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$6 Average price | $4 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Illescas to Madrid:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Illescas to Madrid costing on average $6 (€5).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 14m.
Tickets start at around $6 (€5) compared to roughly $9 (€7) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $3 (€2). The journey takes 42m versus 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Illescas to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Illescas to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal4:35 PM0h35Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas)5:10 PMMadrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica$41One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal4:35 PM0h35Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas)5:10 PMMadrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica$41One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Normal4:35 PM0h35Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas)5:10 PMMadrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica$41One-way0 transfers
Other options
380219:40 AM0h37Estación de Illescas10:17 AMAtocha-Cercanías$51One-way0 transfers
171932:00 PM0h38Estación de Illescas2:38 PMAtocha-Cercanías$51One-way0 transfers
380264:51 PM0h42Estación de Illescas5:33 PMAtocha-Cercanías$51One-way0 transfers
Normal8:05 AM0h35Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas)8:40 AMMadrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica$41One-way0 transfers
Normal7:20 AM0h40Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas)8:00 AMMadrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica$41One-way0 transfers
Normal3:50 PM0h40Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas)4:30 PMMadrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica$41One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Illescas to Madrid:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Illescas to Madrid costing on average $6 (€5).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 14m.
- Around 60 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Illescas and Madrid as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Estación de Illescas and arrive in Atocha-Cercanías.
- Buses mostly depart from Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio and arrive in Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe, Renfe PROXIMIDAD to go to Madrid by train.
- 60 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- 8 direct trains per day with Renfe MD, Renfe, Renfe PROXIMIDAD.
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