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Compare bus and flight for Madrid to Carboneras
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Carboneras among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $56. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, and a flight costs an average of $76.
Distance: 255 miles (411 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$61 Average price Cheapest | $265 Average price | $109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 42m Average total duration 7h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Carboneras:
A bus is $204 (€167) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Carboneras costing on average $265 (€217).
Other travel options to Carboneras take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 25m.
Bus takes on average 7h 12m.
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How to get from Madrid to Carboneras by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Carboneras is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal10:30 AM7h50Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses6:20 PMCarboneras, Avenida de Almeria / Calle Nueva$641One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal10:30 AM7h50Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses6:20 PMCarboneras, Avenida de Almeria / Calle Nueva$641One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IB10297:40 AM1h15Madrid Barajas Airport8:55 AMAlmeria International Airport$3911One-way0 transfers
Other options
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Normal9:00 AM9h20Madrid Chamartín6:20 PMCarboneras, Avenida de Almeria / Calle Nueva$1501One-way1 transfer
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Normal6:15 AM12h05Madrid Chamartín6:20 PMCarboneras, Avenida de Almeria / Calle Nueva$1691One-way1 transfer
IB103111:45 AM1h15Madrid Barajas Airport1:00 PMAlmeria International Airport$4071One-way0 transfers
IB10377:50 PM1h15Madrid Barajas Airport9:05 PMAlmeria International Airport$4141One-way0 transfers
IB10333:50 PM1h15Madrid Barajas Airport5:05 PMAlmeria International Airport$4191One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Carboneras:
A bus is $204 (€167) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Carboneras costing on average $265 (€217).
Other travel options to Carboneras take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 25m.
Bus takes on average 7h 12m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Carboneras as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Almeria International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Carboneras, Avenida de Almeria / Calle Nueva.
- Travel with Air Nostrum, Iberia to go to Carboneras by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Bus BAM to go to Carboneras by bus.
- Travel with Renfe INTERCITY to go to Carboneras by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with Air Nostrum, Iberia.
- 4 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
- 0 direct trains per day with Renfe INTERCITY.
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