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Compare bus and train for Madrid to Calatayud
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Calatayud among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 44m. 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 bus costs an average of $20, while a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 125 miles (202 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 49m Average total duration 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Calatayud:
A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Calatayud costing on average $22.
Other travel options to Calatayud take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 49m.
The journey is about 10m faster (2h 19m by train vs 2h 29m by car) and roughly $25 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($22 vs $47). 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 Madrid to Calatayud
How to get from Madrid to Calatayud by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Calatayud is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal7:00 AM2h55Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América9:55 AMCalatayud, Estación de Autobuses$191One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal7:00 AM2h55Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América9:55 AMCalatayud, Estación de Autobuses$191One-way0 transfers
Fastest
033053:27 PM1h13Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes4:40 PMCalatayud station$1001One-way0 transfers
Other options
350523:07 PM5h19Madrid Chamartín8:26 PMCalatayud station$241One-way0 transfers
350548:38 AM5h08Madrid Chamartín1:46 PMCalatayud station$281One-way0 transfers
0060510:32 AM1h25Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:57 AMCalatayud station$761One-way0 transfers
Normal2:00 PM3h00Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América5:00 PMCalatayud, Estación de Autobuses$191One-way0 transfers
Normal6:30 AM3h25Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses9:55 AMCalatayud, Estación de Autobuses$191One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Calatayud:
A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Calatayud costing on average $22.
Other travel options to Calatayud take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 49m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Calatayud as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Calatayud station.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América and arrive in Calatayud, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Calatayud by bus.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, Renfe AVLO, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe Viajeros to go to Calatayud by train.
- 9 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
- 10 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, Renfe AVLO, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe Viajeros.
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