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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 train, with an average ticket price of €32 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 train costs an average of €32, while a flight costs an average of €92.
Distance: 187 miles (302 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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€48 Average price | €32 Average price Cheapest | €92 Average price | €63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 3m Average total duration 7h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration 4h 52m 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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Compare ways to travel from Madrid to Almendralejo
Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to Almendralejo, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Almendralejo:
A train is €16 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Almendralejo costing on average €48.
A train is €60 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Almendralejo costing on average €92.
Other travel options to Almendralejo take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 22m.
Bus takes on average 8h 3m.
Tickets start at around €48 compared to roughly €63 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €15. The journey takes 7h 33m 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.
BASE3:00 PM 4h45 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 7:45 PM Almendralejo, Estación de Autobuses €28 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
BASE3:00 PM 4h45 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 7:45 PM Almendralejo, Estación de Autobuses €28 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
IB23307:40 AM 1h15 Madrid Barajas Airport 8:55 AM Badajoz Airport €77 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
3590210:55 AM 4h55 Atocha-Cercanías 3:50 PM Almendralejo €40 1 One-way 0 transfers
1790210:55 AM 4h55 Atocha-Cercanías 3:50 PM Almendralejo €40 1 One-way 0 transfers
BASE3:10 AM 6h20 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 9:30 AM Almendralejo, Estación de Autobuses €28 1 One-way 0 transfers
IB23325:55 PM 1h20 Madrid Barajas Airport 7:15 PM Badajoz Airport €122 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Almendralejo:
A train is €16 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Almendralejo costing on average €48.
A train is €60 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Almendralejo costing on average €92.
Other travel options to Almendralejo take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 22m.
Bus takes on average 8h 3m.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses 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 Grupo Interbus, FlixBus, Avanza to go to Almendralejo by bus.
- Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe ALVIA to go to Almendralejo by train.
- Travel with Iberia to go to Almendralejo by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with Grupo Interbus, Avanza.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe MD.
- 1 direct flights per day with Iberia.
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