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Compare train and bus for La Roda to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from La Roda to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $11, while a bus costs an average of $24.
Distance: 116 miles (188 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$11 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 La Roda to Madrid:
A train is $13 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from La Roda to Madrid costing on average $24 (€20).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 29m.
The journey is about 2m faster (2h 8m by train vs 2h 10m by car) and roughly $37 (€31) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($11 (€9) vs $49 (€40)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom La Roda to Madrid
How to get from La Roda to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from La Roda to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal12:30 PM2h45La roda, Estación de Autobuses3:15 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal12:30 PM2h45La roda, Estación de Autobuses3:15 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
180435:58 PM2h28La Roda De Albacete8:26 PMAtocha-Cercanías$331One-way0 transfers
Other options
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052178:59 PM2h39La Roda De Albacete11:38 PMMadrid Chamartín$301One-way1 transfer
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052176:30 PM5h08La Roda De Albacete11:38 PMMadrid Chamartín$301One-way1 transfer
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052175:04 PM6h34La Roda De Albacete11:38 PMMadrid Chamartín$301One-way1 transfer
Normal1:35 PM2h55La roda, Estación de Autobuses4:30 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$241One-way0 transfers
Normal12:30 PM3h05La roda, Estación de Autobuses3:35 PMMadrid, Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez T1 (Parking Bus)$241One-way0 transfers
Normal12:30 PM3h25La roda, Estación de Autobuses3:55 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$241One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from La Roda to Madrid:
A train is $13 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from La Roda to Madrid costing on average $24 (€20).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 29m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between La Roda and Madrid as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from La Roda De Albacete and arrive in Madrid Chamartín.
- Buses mostly depart from La roda, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe MD, Renfe, Renfe ALVIA, SNCF OUIGO, iryo, Renfe AVLO to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Madrid by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Renfe MD, Renfe, SNCF OUIGO.
- 3 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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