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Compare bus and flight for Madrid to Isla Cristina
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Isla Cristina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $52 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $52, while a flight costs an average of $423.
Distance: 295 miles (475 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$52 Average price Cheapest | $423 Average price | $124 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 16m Average total duration 8h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.9kg 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 Isla Cristina
Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to Isla Cristina, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Isla Cristina:
A bus is $371 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Isla Cristina costing on average $423.
Other travel options to Isla Cristina take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 16m.
Tickets start at around $52 compared to roughly $124 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $72. The journey takes 8h 46m versus 6h 10m 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 Isla Cristina
How to get from Madrid to Isla Cristina by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Isla Cristina is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- BASE
11:00 AM 8h40 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 7:40 PM Isla Cristina, Estacion de Autobuses $43 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- BASE
11:00 AM 8h40 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 7:40 PM Isla Cristina, Estacion de Autobuses $43 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
IB17518:15 AM 1h10 Madrid Barajas Airport 9:25 AM Seville Airport $118 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- BASE
11:59 PM 8h16 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 8:15 AM Isla Cristina, Estacion de Autobuses $54 1 One-way 0 transfers - BASE
11:15 PM 9h00 AEROPUERTO MADRID T-1 8:15 AM Isla Cristina, Estacion de Autobuses $54 1 One-way 0 transfers
- TP1023 · TP1901
7:40 AM 3h40 Madrid Barajas Airport 10:20 AM Faro Airport $263 1 One-way 1 transfer - TP1023 · TP1907
7:40 AM 17h10 Madrid Barajas Airport 11:50 PM Faro Airport $263 1 One-way 1 transfer - TP1011 · TP1907
10:20 AM 14h30 Madrid Barajas Airport 11:50 PM Faro Airport $317 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Isla Cristina:
A bus is $371 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Isla Cristina costing on average $423.
Other travel options to Isla Cristina take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 16m.
- Around 32 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Isla Cristina 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 Isla Cristina, Estacion de Autobuses.
- Travel with TAP Portugal, British Airways, BA Euroflyer, Iberia, Air Europa, Royal Air Maroc, Ryanair, Iberia Express, BA Cityflyer, CitizenPlane, Vueling to go to Isla Cristina by flight.
- Travel with Socibus, FlixBus to go to Isla Cristina by bus.
- 6 direct flights per day with Iberia, Air Europa, Ryanair, Iberia Express, CitizenPlane.
- 3 direct buses per day with Socibus.
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