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Compare bus, flight, and train for Madrid to Arrasate/Mondragón
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Arrasate/Mondragón among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €37 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €37, while a flight costs an average of €231.
Distance: 193 miles (311 km)
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€37 Average price Cheapest | €231 Average price | €47 Average price | €65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 23m Average total duration 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration 6h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Madrid to Arrasate/Mondragón
Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to Arrasate/Mondragón, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Arrasate/Mondragón:
A bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Arrasate/Mondragón costing on average €47.
A bus is €195 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Arrasate/Mondragón costing on average €231.
Other travel options to Arrasate/Mondragón take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 23m.
Train takes on average 7h 1m.
Tickets start at around €37 compared to roughly €65 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €28. The journey takes 4h 53m versus 3h 59m 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 Arrasate/Mondragón
How to get from Madrid to Arrasate/Mondragón by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Arrasate/Mondragón is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
180619:06 AM 6h22 Madrid Príncipe Pío 3:28 PM Legazpi station €47 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
180619:06 AM 6h22 Madrid Príncipe Pío 3:28 PM Legazpi station €47 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
UX715710:45 AM 1h00 Madrid Barajas Airport 11:45 AM Bilbao Airport €203 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
1806312:25 PM 6h37 Madrid Príncipe Pío 7:02 PM Legazpi station €47 1 One-way 0 transfers
IB44110:10 PM 1h05 Madrid Barajas Airport 11:15 PM Bilbao Airport €208 1 One-way 0 transfers
UX71533:00 PM 1h00 Madrid Barajas Airport 4:00 PM Bilbao Airport €227 1 One-way 0 transfers
UX71616:40 AM 1h05 Madrid Barajas Airport 7:45 AM Bilbao Airport €227 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Arrasate/Mondragón:
A bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Arrasate/Mondragón costing on average €47.
A bus is €195 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Arrasate/Mondragón costing on average €231.
Other travel options to Arrasate/Mondragón take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 23m.
Train takes on average 7h 1m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Arrasate/Mondragón as scheduled services by bus, flight, and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) and arrive in Arrasate, GI-627 (Eroski).
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid Príncipe Pío and arrive in Legazpi station.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Bilbao Airport.
- Travel with Renfe MD to go to Arrasate/Mondragón by train.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Arrasate/Mondragón by bus.
- Travel with Air Europa, Iberia, Royal Air Maroc, CitizenPlane, Vueling, Volotea to go to Arrasate/Mondragón by flight.
- 2 direct trains per day with Renfe MD.
- 2 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- 9 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia, CitizenPlane, Volotea.
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