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Compare bus and train for Madrid to El Espinar
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to El Espinar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €5 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, while a train costs an average of €8.
Distance: 35 miles (57 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€5 Average price Cheapest | €8 Average price | €12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | 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 El Espinar
Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to El Espinar, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to El Espinar:
A bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to El Espinar costing on average €8.
Other travel options to El Espinar take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 28m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (56m by bus vs 1h 0m by car) and save roughly €8 compared to fuel and tolls (€5 vs €12). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to El Espinar
How to get from Madrid to El Espinar by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to El Espinar is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:45 AM 0h56 Madrid 9:41 AM El Espinar €5 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:45 AM 0h56 Madrid 9:41 AM El Espinar €5 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
8:45 AM 0h56 Madrid 9:41 AM El Espinar €5 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
3:45 PM 1h05 Madrid 4:50 PM El Espinar €5 1 One-way 0 transfers7:45 AM 0h56 Madrid 8:41 AM El Espinar €6 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to El Espinar:
A bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to El Espinar costing on average €8.
Other travel options to El Espinar take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 28m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and El Espinar as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Atocha-Cercanías and arrive in Cercedilla station.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación de Moncloa and arrive in San Rafael, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe to go to El Espinar by train.
- Travel with Avanza to go to El Espinar by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Renfe.
- 3 direct buses per day with Avanza.
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