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Compare train and bus for Madrid to Plasencia
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Plasencia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 128 miles (207 km)
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$27 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price |
3h 21m Average total duration 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Madrid to Plasencia by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Plasencia is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1790210:55 AM2h56Atocha-Cercanías1:51 PMPlasencia station$361One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
170122:50 PM2h55Atocha-Cercanías5:45 PMPlasencia station$311One-way0 transfers
Fastest
001946:40 PM2h51Atocha-Cercanías9:31 PMPlasencia station$351One-way0 transfers
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3580210:55 AM2h56Atocha-Cercanías1:51 PMPlasencia station$361One-way0 transfers
170187:08 PM3h02Atocha-Cercanías10:10 PMPlasencia station$311One-way0 transfers
370946:40 PM2h51Atocha-Cercanías9:31 PMPlasencia station$361One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Plasencia
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Plasencia:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Plasencia costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Plasencia take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 29m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Plasencia as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Plasencia station.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Plasencia, Estación De Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, iryo to go to Plasencia by train.
- Travel with CEVESA, BlaBlaCar, Jiménez Dorado, Alsa to go to Plasencia by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Renfe MD, Renfe, Renfe ALVIA.
- 5 direct buses per day with CEVESA, BlaBlaCar.
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