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Compare bus and flight for Madrid to Ribadeo
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Ribadeo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $15, while a flight costs an average of $190.
Distance: 275 miles (443 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$39 Average price | $190 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $111 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 5m Average total duration 8h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 18m Average total duration 7h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Madrid to Ribadeo
Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to Ribadeo, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Ribadeo:
A train is $25 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Ribadeo costing on average $39.
A train is $176 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Ribadeo costing on average $190.
Other travel options to Ribadeo take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 18m.
Bus takes on average 9h 5m.
Tickets start at around $39 compared to roughly $111 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $72. The journey takes 8h 35m versus 5h 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.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Ribadeo
How to get from Madrid to Ribadeo by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Ribadeo is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal · Normal6:15 AM 10h15 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 4:30 PM Castropol $64 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
Normal · Normal6:15 AM 10h15 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 4:30 PM Castropol $64 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
W4747210:00 AM 1h15 Madrid Barajas Airport 11:15 AM Asturias Airport $164 1 One-way 0 transfers
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718329:15 AM 9h21 Madrid Chamartín 6:36 PM Ribadeo station $65 1 One-way 1 transfer
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718327:04 AM 11h32 Madrid Chamartín 6:36 PM Ribadeo station $65 1 One-way 1 transfer
Normal · Normal6:15 AM 10h30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 4:45 PM Castropol $64 1 One-way 1 transfer
Normal · Normal6:15 AM 10h30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 4:45 PM Castropol $64 1 One-way 1 transfer
Normal · Normal8:30 AM 8h15 Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) 4:45 PM Castropol $69 1 One-way 1 transfer
UX74018:30 AM 1h15 Madrid Barajas Airport 9:45 AM Asturias Airport $197 1 One-way 0 transfers
IB11233:45 PM 1h15 Madrid Barajas Airport 5:00 PM Asturias Airport $415 1 One-way 0 transfers
UX74037:00 PM 1h15 Madrid Barajas Airport 8:15 PM Asturias Airport $474 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Ribadeo:
A train is $25 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Ribadeo costing on average $39.
A train is $176 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Ribadeo costing on average $190.
Other travel options to Ribadeo take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 18m.
Bus takes on average 9h 5m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Ribadeo as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Asturias Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid Chamartín and arrive in Ribadeo station.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Ribadeo, Avenida Rosalia De Castro.
- Travel with Renfe to go to Ribadeo by train.
- Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra to go to Ribadeo by bus.
- Travel with Iberia, Air Europa, Volotea, CitizenPlane, Vueling to go to Ribadeo by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- 5 direct flights per day with Iberia, Air Europa, Volotea, CitizenPlane.
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