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Compare train and flight for Madrid to La Herradura
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to La Herradura among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $3 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $3, while a flight costs an average of $194.
Distance: 254 miles (409 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$3 Average price Cheapest | $194 Average price | $74 Average price | $100 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 7m Average total duration 6h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 La Herradura:
A bus is $71 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to La Herradura costing on average $74 (€62).
A bus is $192 (€161) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to La Herradura costing on average $194 (€163).
Other travel options to La Herradura take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 2m.
Bus takes on average 7h 7m.
The journey is about 1h 23m faster (3h 32m by train vs 4h 55m by car) and roughly $27 (€22) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($74 (€62) vs $100 (€84)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to La Herradura
How to get from Madrid to La Herradura by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to La Herradura is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal · Normal8:00 AM8h05Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses4:05 PMLa Herradura, Rotonda Entrada Casco Urbano$361One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- Normal · Normal8:00 AM8h05Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses4:05 PMLa Herradura, Rotonda Entrada Casco Urbano$361One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IB102112:00 PM1h10Madrid Barajas Airport1:10 PMGranada Airport$2091One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 02082+Normal8:30 AM5h40Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes2:10 PMLa Herradura, Rotonda Entrada Casco Urbano$631One-way1 transfer
- 02072+Normal7:20 AM6h50Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes2:10 PMLa Herradura, Rotonda Entrada Casco Urbano$631One-way1 transfer
- 02082+Normal8:30 AM8h00Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes4:30 PMLa Herradura, Rotonda Entrada Casco Urbano$631One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal8:00 AM8h45Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses4:45 PMLa Herradura, Rotonda Entrada Casco Urbano$361One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal7:15 AM8h50Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América4:05 PMLa Herradura, Rotonda Entrada Casco Urbano$361One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal7:15 AM9h30Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América4:45 PMLa Herradura, Rotonda Entrada Casco Urbano$361One-way1 transfer
- UX50356:30 AM1h15Madrid Barajas Airport7:45 AMMalaga Airport$651One-way0 transfers
- IB1001+Normal7:10 AM9h20Madrid Barajas Airport4:30 PMLa Herradura, Rotonda Entrada Casco Urbano$711One-way1 transfer
- UX5035+Normal6:30 AM10h00Madrid Barajas Airport4:30 PMLa Herradura, Rotonda Entrada Casco Urbano$751One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to La Herradura:
A bus is $71 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to La Herradura costing on average $74 (€62).
A bus is $192 (€161) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to La Herradura costing on average $194 (€163).
Other travel options to La Herradura take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 2m.
Bus takes on average 7h 7m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and La Herradura as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Malaga Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Granada station.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in La Herradura, Rotonda Entrada Casco Urbano.
- Travel with Air Europa, Vueling, Iberia to go to La Herradura by flight.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe ALVIA to go to La Herradura by train.
- Travel with Alsa to go to La Herradura by bus.
- 9 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia.
- 4 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe ALVIA.
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