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Compare bus and flight for Madrid to Laredo
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Laredo 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 4h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €49, while a flight costs an average of €243.
Distance: 207 miles (334 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€49 Average price Cheapest | €243 Average price | €2 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 14m Average total duration 5h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Madrid to Laredo
Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to Laredo, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Laredo:
A bus is €195 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Laredo costing on average €243.
Other travel options to Laredo take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 14m.
Tickets start at around €49 compared to roughly €2 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€46. The journey takes 5h 44m versus 4h 35m 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 Laredo
How to get from Madrid to Laredo by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Laredo is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal · Normal3:30 PM 6h05 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) 9:35 PM Laredo, Estación De Autobuses €44 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
Normal · Normal3:30 PM 6h05 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) 9:35 PM Laredo, Estación De Autobuses €44 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
UX715710:45 AM 1h00 Madrid Barajas Airport 11:45 AM Bilbao Airport €125 1 One-way 0 transfers
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Normal1:40 PM 6h28 Madrid Chamartín 8:08 PM Laredo, N-634 / Camino Izquierda (La Pesquera) €46 1 One-way 1 transfer
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Normal · Normal1:40 PM 7h23 Madrid Chamartín 9:03 PM Laredo, N-634 / Camino Izquierda (La Pesquera) €48 1 One-way 2 transfers
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Normal7:41 AM 11h27 Madrid Chamartín 7:08 PM Laredo, N-634 / Camino Izquierda (La Pesquera) €51 1 One-way 1 transfer
Normal · Normal12:30 PM 6h20 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América 6:50 PM Laredo, Estación De Autobuses €44 1 One-way 1 transfer
Normal · Normal10:00 AM 6h25 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América 4:25 PM Laredo, Estación De Autobuses €44 1 One-way 1 transfer
Normal · Normal11:15 AM 6h35 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) 5:50 PM Laredo, Estación De Autobuses €44 1 One-way 1 transfer
IB44110:10 PM 1h05 Madrid Barajas Airport 11:15 PM Bilbao Airport €99 1 One-way 0 transfers
IB43311:45 AM 1h05 Madrid Barajas Airport 12:50 PM Bilbao Airport €132 1 One-way 0 transfers
IB4397:45 PM 1h05 Madrid Barajas Airport 8:50 PM Bilbao Airport €141 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Laredo:
A bus is €195 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Laredo costing on average €243.
Other travel options to Laredo take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 14m.
- Around 24 buses per day.
- Around 17 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Laredo 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 Bilbao Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América and arrive in Laredo, Estación De Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra to go to Laredo by bus.
- Travel with Air Europa, Iberia, Royal Air Maroc, CitizenPlane, Vueling to go to Laredo by flight.
- 10 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia, CitizenPlane.
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