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Compare bus and flight for Madrid to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €75. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.2 - 3.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €75, and a flight costs an average of €184.
Distance: 764 miles (1231 km)
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€266 Average price | €108 Average price Cheapest |
6h 53m Average total duration Fastest 3h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 34h 35m Average total duration 34h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
3.7 - 7.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Madrid to Cardiff by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Madrid to Cardiff is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Cardiff:
A bus is $137 (€109) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Cardiff costing on average $232 (€184).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 30h 25m.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Cardiff 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 Cardiff Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cardiff by bus.
- Travel with KLM to go to Cardiff by flight.
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