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Compare bus and flight for Madrid to Garrucha
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Garrucha among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €49 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 bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €49, while a flight costs an average of €243.
Distance: 245 miles (395 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€49 Average price Cheapest | €243 Average price | €86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 21m Average total duration 7h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Madrid to Garrucha
Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to Garrucha, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Garrucha:
A bus is €194 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Garrucha costing on average €243.
Other travel options to Garrucha take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 21m.
Tickets start at around €49 compared to roughly €86 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €38. The journey takes 7h 51m versus 5h 13m 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 Garrucha
How to get from Madrid to Garrucha by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Garrucha is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Normal · Normal6:15 AM 10h25 Madrid Chamartín 4:40 PM Garrucha, Calle Mayor €44 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
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Normal · Normal6:15 AM 10h25 Madrid Chamartín 4:40 PM Garrucha, Calle Mayor €44 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
IB103111:55 AM 1h15 Madrid Barajas Airport 1:10 PM Almeria International Airport €99 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
Normal · Normal8:30 AM 8h10 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 4:40 PM Garrucha, Calle Mayor €48 1 One-way 1 transfer
Normal · Normal7:45 AM 8h55 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) 4:40 PM Garrucha, Calle Mayor €48 1 One-way 1 transfer
Normal · Normal · Normal10:30 AM 10h50 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 9:20 PM Garrucha, Calle Mayor €51 1 One-way 2 transfers
IB10297:40 AM 1h15 Madrid Barajas Airport 8:55 AM Almeria International Airport €99 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Garrucha:
A bus is €194 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Garrucha costing on average €243.
Other travel options to Garrucha take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 21m.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Garrucha 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Garrucha, Calle Mayor.
- Travel with Iberia, Vueling, CitizenPlane to go to Garrucha by flight.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Garrucha by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Iberia, CitizenPlane.
- 2 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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