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Compare train and flight for Madrid to Salou
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Salou among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 46m. 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 train costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $48.
Distance: 257 miles (415 km)
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$66 Average price Cheapest | $105 Average price |
4h 8m Average total duration 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Salou:
A train is $17 (€13) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Salou costing on average $48 (€38).
Other travel options to Salou take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 19m.
- Around 29 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Salou 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 Barcelona El Prat Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Camp de Tarragona.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) and arrive in Salou, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Ouigo, iryo, Renfe to go to Salou by train.
- Travel with Iberia, Vueling Airlines, Air Europa, GetJet Airlines to go to Salou by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Hife to go to Salou by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Ouigo, iryo, Renfe.
- 9 direct flights per day with Iberia, Vueling Airlines, Air Europa, GetJet Airlines.
- 5 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Hife.
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