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Compare train and bus for Madrid to La Roda
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to La Roda among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, while a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 116 miles (188 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$30 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to La Roda, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to La Roda:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to La Roda costing on average $30 (€26).
Other travel options to La Roda take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 28m.
Tickets start at around $30 (€26) compared to roughly $44 (€37) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $14 (€12). The journey takes 2h 10m versus 2h 2m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to La Roda
How to get from Madrid to La Roda by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to La Roda is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal12:30 PM 2h35 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 3:05 PM La roda, Estación de Autobuses $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal12:30 PM 2h35 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 3:05 PM La roda, Estación de Autobuses $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
065946:45 PM 1h30 Madrid Chamartín 8:15 PM Albacete-Los Llanos $40 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
069442:15 PM 1h36 Madrid Chamartín 3:51 PM Albacete-Los Llanos $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal9:30 AM 2h35 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 12:05 PM La roda, Estación de Autobuses $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal8:45 AM 3h20 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) 12:05 PM La roda, Estación de Autobuses $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal11:45 AM 3h20 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) 3:05 PM La roda, Estación de Autobuses $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to La Roda:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to La Roda costing on average $30 (€26).
Other travel options to La Roda take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 28m.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and La Roda as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid Chamartín and arrive in La Roda De Albacete.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in La roda, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe MD, AVE, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe AVLO, Renfe, iryo to go to La Roda by train.
- Travel with Alsa to go to La Roda by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Renfe MD, SNCF OUIGO, Renfe.
- 4 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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