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Compare bus and flight for Madrid to Cartaya
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Cartaya among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €45 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €45, while a flight costs an average of €380.
Distance: 285 miles (459 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€45 Average price Cheapest | €380 Average price | €100 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 53m Average total duration 8h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.7kg 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 Cartaya
Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to Cartaya, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Cartaya:
A bus is €336 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Cartaya costing on average €380.
Other travel options to Cartaya take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 53m.
Tickets start at around €45 compared to roughly €100 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €56. The journey takes 8h 23m versus 5h 57m 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 Cartaya
How to get from Madrid to Cartaya by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Cartaya is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:00 AM 8h00 Madrid 5:00 PM Cartaya €35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
9:00 AM 8h00 Madrid 5:00 PM Cartaya €35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
10:59 PM 7h46 Madrid 6:45 AM Cartaya €46 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
10:00 AM 8h00 Madrid 6:00 PM Cartaya €42 1 One-way 0 transfers10:15 PM 8h30 Madrid 6:45 AM Cartaya €42 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Cartaya:
A bus is €336 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Cartaya costing on average €380.
Other travel options to Cartaya take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 53m.
- Around 27 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Cartaya 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 Faro Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Cartaya, Av. San Bartolomé (Bar Consolacion).
- Travel with TAP Portugal, British Airways, BA Euroflyer, Iberia, Air Europa, Royal Air Maroc, Ryanair, Iberia Express, CitizenPlane, BA Cityflyer, Vueling to go to Cartaya by flight.
- Travel with Socibus, FlixBus to go to Cartaya by bus.
- 5 direct flights per day with Iberia, Air Europa, Ryanair, Iberia Express, CitizenPlane.
- 3 direct buses per day with Socibus.
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