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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 an average ticket price of CHF 47 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 47, while a flight costs an average of CHF 238.
Distance: 255 miles (411 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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CHF 47 Average price Cheapest | CHF 238 Average price | CHF 89 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 10m Average total duration 8h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 2h 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 |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Madrid to Carboneras
Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to Carboneras, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Carboneras:
A bus is CHF 192 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Carboneras costing on average CHF 238.
Other travel options to Carboneras take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 10m.
Tickets start at around CHF 47 compared to roughly CHF 89 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF 43. The journey takes 8h 40m versus 5h 36m 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 Carboneras
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.
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Normal9:30 AM 11h30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 9:00 PM Carboneras, Avenida de Almeria / Calle Nueva CHF 42 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
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9:30 AM 11h30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 9:00 PM Carboneras, Avenida de Almeria / Calle Nueva CHF 42 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- IB1033
3:50 PM 1h15 Madrid Barajas Airport 5:05 PM Almeria International Airport CHF 261 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
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8:00 AM 13h00 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 9:00 PM Carboneras, Avenida de Almeria / Calle Nueva CHF 42 1 One-way 1 transfer - Normal · Normal · Normal
10:30 AM 10h30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 9:00 PM Carboneras, Avenida de Almeria / Calle Nueva CHF 47 1 One-way 2 transfers - Normal
11:30 PM 8h20 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 7:50 AM Carboneras, Avenida de Almeria / Calle Nueva CHF 52 1 One-way 0 transfers
VY1007 · VY11409:30 AM 4h35 Madrid Barajas Airport 2:05 PM Almeria International Airport CHF 192 1 One-way 1 transfer- IB1037
7:55 PM 1h15 Madrid Barajas Airport 9:10 PM Almeria International Airport CHF 287 1 One-way 0 transfers - IB1031
12:35 PM 1h15 Madrid Barajas Airport 1:50 PM Almeria International Airport CHF 302 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Carboneras:
A bus is CHF 192 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Carboneras costing on average CHF 238.
Other travel options to Carboneras take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 10m.
- Around 5 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 Alsa, Bus BAM to go to Carboneras by bus.
- Travel with Iberia, CitizenPlane, Vueling to go to Carboneras by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- 3 direct flights per day with Iberia, CitizenPlane.
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