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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 $19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 30m. 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 $19, while a train costs an average of $45.
Distance: 125 miles (202 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$45 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Madrid to Calatayud
Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to Calatayud, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Calatayud:
A bus is $27 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Calatayud costing on average $45 (€38).
Other travel options to Calatayud take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
The journey is about 29m faster (2h 0m by train vs 2h 29m by car) and roughly $2 (€2) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($45 (€38) vs $46 (€39)). 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.
Normal9:00 PM 2h55 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) 11:55 PM Calatayud, Estación de Autobuses $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal9:00 PM 2h55 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) 11:55 PM Calatayud, Estación de Autobuses $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
033053:27 PM 1h13 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes 4:40 PM Calatayud station $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
030636:27 AM 1h14 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes 7:41 AM Calatayud station $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
033937:00 PM 1h22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes 8:22 PM Calatayud station $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
350523:07 PM 5h19 Madrid Chamartín 8:26 PM Calatayud station $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal7:00 AM 2h55 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América 9:55 AM Calatayud, Estación de Autobuses $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal2:00 PM 3h00 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América 5:00 PM Calatayud, Estación de Autobuses $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal8:45 PM 3h10 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América 11:55 PM Calatayud, Estación de Autobuses $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Calatayud:
A bus is $27 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Calatayud costing on average $45 (€38).
Other travel options to Calatayud take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 5 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 to go to Calatayud by bus.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, Renfe INTERCITY to go to Calatayud by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- 9 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, Renfe INTERCITY.
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