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Compare bus and flight for Islantilla to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Islantilla to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €43 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €43, while a flight costs an average of €362.
Distance: 292 miles (470 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€43 Average price Cheapest | €362 Average price | €105 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 36m Average total duration 9h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Islantilla to Madrid
Compare the available ways to get from Islantilla to Madrid, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Islantilla to Madrid:
A bus is €319 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Islantilla to Madrid costing on average €362.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 36m.
Tickets start at around €43 compared to roughly €105 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €63. The journey takes 9h 6m versus 6h 19m 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 Islantilla to Madrid
How to get from Islantilla to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Islantilla to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

12:15 PM 9h15 Islantilla 9:30 PM Madrid €35 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:15 PM 9h15 Islantilla 9:30 PM Madrid €35 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:15 PM 8h35 Islantilla 4:50 AM Madrid €43 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:15 AM 9h15 Islantilla 8:30 PM Madrid €36 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Islantilla to Madrid:
A bus is €319 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Islantilla to Madrid costing on average €362.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 36m.
- Around 29 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Islantilla 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 Islantilla, Rotonda Manuel Camacho and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with Socibus, FlixBus to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with TAP Portugal, British Airways, BA Euroflyer, BA Cityflyer, Iberia, Air Europa, Ryanair, Royal Air Maroc, Vueling, Iberia Express, CitizenPlane to go to Madrid by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with Socibus.
- 6 direct flights per day with Iberia, Air Europa, Ryanair, Iberia Express, CitizenPlane.
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