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Compare train and flight for Madrid to Ronda
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Ronda among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €14 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €14, while a flight costs an average of €171.
Distance: 265 miles (428 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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€14 Average price Cheapest | €171 Average price | €92 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 22m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Madrid to Ronda
Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to Ronda, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Ronda:
A train is €158 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Ronda costing on average €171.
Other travel options to Ronda take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 22m.
The journey is about 2h 0m faster (3h 52m by train vs 5h 52m by car) and roughly €78 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€14 vs €92). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Ronda
How to get from Madrid to Ronda by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Ronda is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
UX54319:45 PM 1h15 Madrid Barajas Airport 11:00 PM Malaga Airport €95 1 One-way 0 transfers
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UX54319:45 PM 1h15 Madrid Barajas Airport 11:00 PM Malaga Airport €95 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
IB17518:15 AM 1h10 Madrid Barajas Airport 9:25 AM Seville Airport €99 1 One-way 0 transfers
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IB173510:50 AM 1h15 Madrid Barajas Airport 12:05 PM Malaga Airport €99 1 One-way 0 transfers
IB5077:40 PM 1h20 Madrid Barajas Airport 9:00 PM Malaga Airport €99 1 One-way 0 transfers
IB497:55 PM 1h20 Madrid Barajas Airport 9:15 PM Malaga Airport €99 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Ronda:
A train is €158 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Ronda costing on average €171.
Other travel options to Ronda take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 22m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Ronda as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Malaga Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Ronda station.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Ronda, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Air Europa, Iberia, Royal Air Maroc, Iberia Express, Vueling, CitizenPlane to go to Ronda by flight.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe AVLO to go to Ronda by train.
- 11 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia, Iberia Express, CitizenPlane.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA.
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