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Compare train and bus for Madrid to Burgos
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Burgos among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 133 miles (215 km)
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$25 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price |
3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Burgos:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Burgos costing on average $40 (€32).
Other travel options to Burgos take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 47m.
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How to get from Madrid to Burgos by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Burgos is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal9:00 AM3h00Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América12:00 PMBurgos, Estación de Autobuses$261One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal · Normal2:45 PM5h45Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América8:30 PMBurgos, Estación de Autobuses$251One-way1 transfer
Fastest
051717:54 PM1h35Madrid Chamartín9:29 PMBurgos - Rosa Manzano$611One-way0 transfers
Other options
057639:25 AM1h39Madrid Chamartín11:04 AMBurgos - Rosa Manzano$461One-way0 transfers
046878:40 AM1h45Madrid Chamartín10:25 AMBurgos - Rosa Manzano$401One-way0 transfers
041877:20 AM1h53Madrid Chamartín9:13 AMBurgos - Rosa Manzano$491One-way0 transfers
Normal8:00 AM2h45Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América10:45 AMBurgos, Estación de Autobuses$261One-way0 transfers
Normal9:15 AM2h45Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)12:00 PMBurgos, Estación de Autobuses$331One-way0 transfers
Normal10:45 AM2h30Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)1:15 PMBurgos, Estación de Autobuses$331One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Burgos:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Burgos costing on average $40 (€32).
Other travel options to Burgos take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 47m.
- Around 29 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Burgos as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid Chamartín and arrive in Burgos - Rosa Manzano.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América and arrive in Burgos, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe MD, Renfe, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo to go to Burgos by train.
- Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Empresa Municipal de Transportes to go to Burgos by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD, Renfe Viajeros.
- 28 direct buses per day with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar.
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