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Compare bus and flight for Madrid to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, while a flight costs an average of $674.
Distance: 228 miles (367 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$23 Average price Cheapest | $674 Average price | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 11m Average total duration 6h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration Fastest 4h 7m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Madrid to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port:
A bus is $651 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port costing on average $674.
Other travel options to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 11m.
Tickets start at around $23 compared to roughly $16 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$7. The journey takes 6h 41m versus 5h 27m 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 Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
How to get from Madrid to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IB10499:05 AM 1h05 Madrid Barajas Airport 10:10 AM Pamplona Airport $138 1 One-way 0 transfers
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IB10499:05 AM 1h05 Madrid Barajas Airport 10:10 AM Pamplona Airport $138 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
IB10499:05 AM 1h05 Madrid Barajas Airport 10:10 AM Pamplona Airport $138 1 One-way 0 transfers
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AF1301 · AF7368 · AF627812:35 PM 9h00 Madrid Barajas Airport 9:35 PM Biarritz Airport $379 1 One-way 2 transfers
IB10558:20 PM 1h05 Madrid Barajas Airport 9:25 PM Pamplona Airport $398 1 One-way 0 transfers
IB10534:10 PM 1h05 Madrid Barajas Airport 5:15 PM Pamplona Airport $415 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port:
A bus is $651 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port costing on average $674.
Other travel options to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 11m.
- Around 22 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port 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 Biarritz Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América and arrive in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, Place Juan de Huarte.
- Travel with Air France, KLM, Iberia, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air to go to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, Conda to go to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Iberia.
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