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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Almendralejo
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Almendralejo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $36 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, while a flight costs an average of $114.
Distance: 187 miles (302 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$36 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price | $114 Average price | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Almendralejo:
A bus is $13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Almendralejo costing on average $48.
A bus is $78 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Almendralejo costing on average $114.
Other travel options to Almendralejo take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 56m.
Train takes on average 5h 16m.
Tickets start at around $36 compared to roughly $76 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $40. The journey takes 4h 26m versus 3h 25m 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 Madrid to Almendralejo
How to get from Madrid to Almendralejo by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Almendralejo is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
BASE9:00 AM4h45Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1:45 PMAlmendralejo, Estación de Autobuses$331One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
BASE9:00 AM4h45Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1:45 PMAlmendralejo, Estación de Autobuses$331One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IB23325:55 PM1h20Madrid Barajas Airport7:15 PMBadajoz Airport$1491One-way0 transfers
Other options
BASE3:00 PM4h45Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses7:45 PMAlmendralejo, Estación de Autobuses$331One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Almendralejo:
A train is $29 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Almendralejo costing on average $64.
A train is $72 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Almendralejo costing on average $107.
Other travel options to Almendralejo take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 21m.
Bus takes on average 8h 27m.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Almendralejo as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Badajoz Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Atocha-Cercanías and arrive in Almendralejo.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Mérida, Estacion de Autobuses.
- Travel with Iberia, Air Nostrum to go to Almendralejo by flight.
- Travel with Grupo Interbus, BlaBlaCar, Avanza to go to Almendralejo by bus.
- Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros to go to Almendralejo by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with Iberia, Air Nostrum.
- 2 direct buses per day with Grupo Interbus, BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe MD, Renfe Viajeros.
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