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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Leiria
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Leiria among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $67 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $67, while a flight costs an average of $537.
Distance: 274 miles (441 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$67 Average price Cheapest | $537 Average price | $110 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 34m Average total duration 10h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to Leiria, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Leiria:
A bus is $471 (€395) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Leiria costing on average $537 (€450).
Other travel options to Leiria take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 34m.
Tickets start at around $67 (€56) compared to roughly $110 (€92) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $43 (€36). The journey takes 10h 4m versus 5h 28m 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.
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How to get from Madrid to Leiria by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Leiria is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:35 PM9h30Madrid8:05 AMLeiria$291One-way0 transfers
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10:35 PM9h30Madrid8:05 AMLeiria$291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
10:35 PM9h30Madrid8:05 AMLeiria$291One-way0 transfers
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10:30 PM9h35Madrid8:05 AMLeiria$311One-way0 transfers
10:55 PM11h30Madrid10:25 AMLeiria$341One-way0 transfers
9:00 AM11h30Madrid8:30 PMLeiria$351One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Leiria:
A bus is $471 (€395) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Leiria costing on average $537 (€450).
Other travel options to Leiria take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 34m.
- Around 31 flights per day.
- Around 16 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Leiria as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Humberto Delgado Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Atocha-Cercanías and arrive in Leiria station.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Leiria, Estação Rodoviária.
- Travel with FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Internorte to go to Leiria by bus.
- Travel with Ryanair, easyJet, Air Europa, Iberia, TAP Portugal, CitizenPlane, Qatar Airways, Vueling, Royal Air Maroc, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways to go to Leiria by flight.
- 17 direct flights per day with Ryanair, easyJet, Air Europa, Iberia, TAP Portugal, CitizenPlane.
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