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Compare bus, train, and flight for Madrid to Lugo
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Lugo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €15 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 26m. 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 train costs an average of €15, while a flight costs an average of €172.
Distance: 267 miles (431 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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€40 Average price | €15 Average price Cheapest | €172 Average price | €85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 9m Average total duration 6h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Lugo:
A train is €26 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Lugo costing on average €40.
A train is €157 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Lugo costing on average €172.
Other travel options to Lugo take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 40m.
Bus takes on average 7h 9m.
Tickets start at around €40 compared to roughly €85 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €45. The journey takes 6h 39m versus 4h 43m 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 Lugo
How to get from Madrid to Lugo by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Lugo is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal11:45 PM7h10Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)6:55 AMLugo, Estación de Autobuses€311One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal11:45 PM7h10Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)6:55 AMLugo, Estación de Autobuses€311One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UX72336:40 AM1h10Madrid Barajas Airport7:50 AMA Coruña Airport€811One-way0 transfers
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043256:30 AM11h36Madrid Chamartín6:06 PMLugo station€381One-way1 transfer
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126946:30 AM7h42Madrid Chamartín2:12 PMLugo station€411One-way1 transfer
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373256:30 AM11h36Madrid Chamartín6:06 PMLugo station€411One-way1 transfer
Normal6:00 PM6h20Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)12:20 AMLugo, Estación de Autobuses€491One-way0 transfers
Normal12:30 AM6h25Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses6:55 AMLugo, Estación de Autobuses€491One-way0 transfers
Normal10:30 AM6h30Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)5:00 PMLugo, Estación de Autobuses€491One-way0 transfers
IB5177:25 AM1h15Madrid Barajas Airport8:40 AMSantiago de Compostela Airport€341One-way0 transfers
UX723110:35 AM1h15Madrid Barajas Airport11:50 AMA Coruña Airport€811One-way0 transfers
IB4537:15 AM1h25Madrid Barajas Airport8:40 AMA Coruña Airport€1001One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Lugo:
A train is €26 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Lugo costing on average €40.
A train is €157 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Lugo costing on average €172.
Other travel options to Lugo take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 40m.
Bus takes on average 7h 9m.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 11 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Lugo as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in A Coruña Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid Chamartín and arrive in Lugo station.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Lugo, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, AVE, Renfe AVLO to go to Lugo by train.
- Travel with Iberia, Air Europa, Ryanair, Vueling, CitizenPlane, Edelweiss Air to go to Lugo by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra to go to Lugo by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA.
- 10 direct flights per day with Iberia, Air Europa, Ryanair, CitizenPlane.
- 12 direct buses per day with Alsa, Alsa Supra.
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