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Compare bus and flight for Madrid to Roquetas de Mar
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Roquetas de Mar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $44 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, while a flight costs an average of $265.
Distance: 259 miles (417 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$44 Average price Cheapest | $265 Average price | $112 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 45m Average total duration 7h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Madrid to Roquetas de Mar
Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to Roquetas de Mar, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Roquetas de Mar:
A bus is $222 (€186) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Roquetas de Mar costing on average $265 (€223).
Other travel options to Roquetas de Mar take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 45m.
Tickets start at around $44 (€37) compared to roughly $112 (€94) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $68 (€57). The journey takes 7h 15m versus 5h 42m 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 Roquetas de Mar
How to get from Madrid to Roquetas de Mar by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Roquetas de Mar is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal
5:00 PM 6h45 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 11:45 PM Roquetas de Mar, Estación de Autobuses $45 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal
5:00 PM 6h45 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 11:45 PM Roquetas de Mar, Estación de Autobuses $45 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- IB1033
3:50 PM 1h15 Madrid Barajas Airport 5:05 PM Almeria International Airport $178 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- Normal
9:30 AM 7h15 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 4:45 PM Roquetas de Mar, Estación de Autobuses $45 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal
4:00 PM 7h45 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) 11:45 PM Roquetas de Mar, Estación de Autobuses $45 1 One-way 0 transfers
- IB1031
12:35 PM 1h15 Madrid Barajas Airport 1:50 PM Almeria International Airport $178 1 One-way 0 transfers - IB1037
7:55 PM 1h15 Madrid Barajas Airport 9:10 PM Almeria International Airport $178 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Roquetas de Mar:
A bus is $222 (€186) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Roquetas de Mar costing on average $265 (€223).
Other travel options to Roquetas de Mar take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 45m.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Roquetas de Mar 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 Almeria International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Roquetas de Mar, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Bus BAM to go to Roquetas de Mar by bus.
- Travel with Iberia, CitizenPlane, Vueling to go to Roquetas de Mar by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with Bus BAM.
- 3 direct flights per day with Iberia, CitizenPlane.
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