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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Pontevedra
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Pontevedra among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, and a flight costs an average of $33.
Distance: 291 miles (469 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$57 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest | $128 Average price |
4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 8m Average total duration 7h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Madrid to Pontevedra by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Pontevedra is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal10:20 AM8h40Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)7:00 PMPontevedra, Estación De Autobuses$601One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
IB5177:25 AM1h15Madrid Barajas Airport8:40 AMSantiago de Compostela Airport$451One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UX730210:40 AM1h05Madrid Barajas Airport11:45 AMVigo Airport$1151One-way0 transfers
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045654:05 PM3h35Madrid Chamartín7:40 PMPontevedra station$971One-way0 transfers
049756:06 PM4h05Madrid Chamartín10:11 PMPontevedra station$1231One-way0 transfers
Normal10:00 AM9h00Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses7:00 PMPontevedra, Estación De Autobuses$601One-way0 transfers
Normal10:50 PM7h40Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)6:30 AMPontevedra, Estación De Autobuses$601One-way0 transfers
Normal10:30 PM8h00Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses6:30 AMPontevedra, Estación De Autobuses$601One-way0 transfers
UX73086:45 AM1h05Madrid Barajas Airport7:50 AMVigo Airport$1001One-way0 transfers
UX73002:55 PM1h05Madrid Barajas Airport4:00 PMVigo Airport$1781One-way0 transfers
UX73067:15 PM1h05Madrid Barajas Airport8:20 PMVigo Airport$2221One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Pontevedra:
A train is $2 (€1) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Pontevedra costing on average $33 (€26).
A train is $23 (€18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Pontevedra costing on average $54 (€43).
Other travel options to Pontevedra take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 35m.
Bus takes on average 8h 0m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Pontevedra as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Vigo Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid Chamartín and arrive in Pontevedra station.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Pontevedra, Estación De Autobuses.
- Travel with Iberia, Air Europa, Ryanair, Air Nostrum, Iberia Express, Vueling to go to Pontevedra by flight.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Viajeros to go to Pontevedra by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, Monbus, Avanza, Vibasa, Alsa, MonBus to go to Pontevedra by bus.
- 9 direct flights per day with Iberia, Air Europa, Ryanair, Air Nostrum, Iberia Express.
- 3 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA, AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Viajeros.
- 7 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Monbus, Avanza, Vibasa, MonBus.
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