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Compare bus and train for Madrid to Ciudad Real
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Ciudad Real among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 100 miles (161 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$35 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Ciudad Real:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Ciudad Real costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to Ciudad Real take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 57m.
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How to get from Madrid to Ciudad Real by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Ciudad Real is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
021765:05 PM0h53Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes5:58 PMCiudad Real station$361One-way0 transfers
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021765:05 PM0h53Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes5:58 PMCiudad Real station$361One-way0 transfers
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021765:05 PM0h53Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes5:58 PMCiudad Real station$361One-way0 transfers
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181701:11 PM2h38Atocha-Cercanías3:49 PMCiudad Real station$361One-way0 transfers
081705:10 PM0h58Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes6:08 PMCiudad Real station$361One-way0 transfers
0822010:15 PM0h59Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes11:14 PMCiudad Real station$361One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Ciudad Real:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Ciudad Real costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to Ciudad Real take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 57m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Ciudad Real 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 Ciudad Real station.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Ciudad Real, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, Aisa, Samar, AISA to go to Ciudad Real by bus.
- Travel with Renfe AVANT, Renfe AVLO, AVE, Renfe, Renfe MD, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe Viajeros to go to Ciudad Real by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Aisa, AISA.
- 16 direct trains per day with Renfe AVANT, Renfe AVLO, AVE, Renfe MD, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe Viajeros.
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