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Compare bus and flight for Madrid to El Ejido
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to El Ejido among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of $274 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 flight is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.2 - 2.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $274, while a flight costs an average of $274.
Distance: 256 miles (412 km)
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Most popular Flight | Driving |
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$274 Average price Cheapest | $111 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
You'll arrive about 3h 53m sooner (1h 17m by flight vs 5h 10m by car). Tickets start at around $274 (€225) compared to roughly $111 (€91) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
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How to get from Madrid to El Ejido by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to El Ejido is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IB10198:15 AM1h10Madrid Barajas Airport9:25 AMGranada Airport$2141One-way0 transfers
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IB10198:15 AM1h10Madrid Barajas Airport9:25 AMGranada Airport$2141One-way0 transfers
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IB10198:15 AM1h10Madrid Barajas Airport9:25 AMGranada Airport$2141One-way0 transfers
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IB102112:00 PM1h10Madrid Barajas Airport1:10 PMGranada Airport$2721One-way0 transfers
IB103112:30 PM1h15Madrid Barajas Airport1:45 PMAlmeria International Airport$2721One-way0 transfers
IB10333:50 PM1h15Madrid Barajas Airport5:05 PMAlmeria International Airport$2921One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to El Ejido
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- Around 5 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and El Ejido 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.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia to go to El Ejido by flight.
- 5 direct flights per day with Iberia.
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