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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 49m. 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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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$27 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price | $316 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 22m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Plasencia:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Plasencia costing on average $31 (€25).
Other travel options to Plasencia take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 52m.
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal4:10 PM3h30Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses7:40 PMPlasencia, Estación De Autobuses$261One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal4:10 PM3h30Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses7:40 PMPlasencia, Estación De Autobuses$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
170187:41 PM3h14Atocha-Cercanías10:55 PMPlasencia station$311One-way0 transfers
Other options
1790210:55 AM3h25Atocha-Cercanías2:20 PMPlasencia station$361One-way0 transfers
Normal8:30 AM3h35Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses12:05 PMPlasencia, Estación De Autobuses$261One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Plasencia:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Plasencia costing on average $31 (€25).
Other travel options to Plasencia take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 52m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 4 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 Atocha-Cercanías and arrive in Plasencia station.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Plasencia, Estación De Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe, Renfe MD, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Plasencia by train.
- Travel with CEVESA, BlaBlaCar, Jiménez Dorado, Alsa to go to Plasencia by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Renfe, Renfe MD, Renfe ALVIA.
- 5 direct buses per day with CEVESA, BlaBlaCar.
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