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Compare train and bus for Madrid to Medinaceli
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Medinaceli among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €14 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, while a train costs an average of €14.
Distance: 84 miles (136 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€14 Average price Cheapest | €14 Average price | €26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Medinaceli:
A bus is €0.44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Medinaceli costing on average €14.
Other travel options to Medinaceli take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 54m.
Tickets start at around €14 compared to roughly €26 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €12. The journey takes 1h 47m versus 1h 36m 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 Medinaceli by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Medinaceli is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:30 PM1h45Madrid7:15 PMMedinaceli€141One-way0 transfers
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5:30 PM1h45Madrid7:15 PMMedinaceli€141One-way0 transfers
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7:00 AM1h35Madrid8:35 AMMedinaceli€141One-way0 transfers
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10:00 AM1h35Madrid11:35 AMMedinaceli€141One-way0 transfers
6:00 AM1h35Madrid7:35 AMMedinaceli€141One-way0 transfers
11:00 AM1h35Madrid12:35 PMMedinaceli€151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Medinaceli:
A bus is €0.44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Medinaceli costing on average €14.
Other travel options to Medinaceli take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 54m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Medinaceli 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 Medinaceli.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América and arrive in Medinaceli, Avenida Madrid (Estación).
- Travel with Renfe, Renfe Viajeros to go to Medinaceli by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Medinaceli by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Renfe, Renfe Viajeros.
- 12 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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