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Compare bus, train, and flight for Madrid to Santiago De La Ribera
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Santiago De La Ribera among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF 42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 44m. 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 CHF 42, while a flight costs an average of CHF 217.
Distance: 238 miles (384 km)
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CHF 42 Average price Cheapest | CHF 44 Average price | CHF 217 Average price | CHF 73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 33m Average total duration 7h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration 2h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Madrid to Santiago De La Ribera
Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to Santiago De La Ribera, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Santiago De La Ribera:
A bus is CHF 3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Santiago De La Ribera costing on average CHF 44.
A bus is CHF 175 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Santiago De La Ribera costing on average CHF 217.
Other travel options to Santiago De La Ribera take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 8m.
Bus takes on average 7h 33m.
Tickets start at around CHF 42 compared to roughly CHF 73 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF 31. The journey takes 7h 3m versus 4h 26m 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 Santiago De La Ribera
How to get from Madrid to Santiago De La Ribera by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Santiago De La Ribera is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
064848:15 AM 3h27 Madrid Chamartín 11:42 AM Murcia Del Carmen CHF 22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
064848:15 AM 3h27 Madrid Chamartín 11:42 AM Murcia Del Carmen CHF 22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
UX40477:00 AM 1h10 Madrid Barajas Airport 8:10 AM Alicante Elche Airport CHF 91 1 One-way 0 transfers
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065644:15 PM 2h49 Madrid Chamartín 7:04 PM Murcia Del Carmen CHF 48 1 One-way 0 transfers
065946:45 PM 3h29 Madrid Chamartín 10:14 PM Murcia Del Carmen CHF 48 1 One-way 0 transfers
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Normal6:15 AM 10h15 Madrid Chamartín 4:30 PM Santiago De La Ribera< Av. Mar Menor (Farmacia Alberto Peñalver) CHF 38 1 One-way 1 transfer
Normal · Normal11:45 AM 8h10 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) 7:55 PM Santiago De La Ribera< Av. Mar Menor (Farmacia Alberto Peñalver) CHF 42 1 One-way 1 transfer
Normal1:30 PM 6h25 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 7:55 PM Santiago De La Ribera< Av. Mar Menor (Farmacia Alberto Peñalver) CHF 42 1 One-way 0 transfers
IB10097:20 AM 1h15 Madrid Barajas Airport 8:35 AM Alicante Elche Airport CHF 146 1 One-way 0 transfers
UX40493:10 PM 1h10 Madrid Barajas Airport 4:20 PM Alicante Elche Airport CHF 164 1 One-way 0 transfers
UX6031 · UX40248:20 AM 3h25 Madrid Barajas Airport 11:45 AM Alicante Elche Airport CHF 187 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Santiago De La Ribera:
A bus is CHF 3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Santiago De La Ribera costing on average CHF 44.
A bus is CHF 175 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Santiago De La Ribera costing on average CHF 217.
Other travel options to Santiago De La Ribera take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 8m.
Bus takes on average 7h 33m.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Santiago De La Ribera as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid Chamartín and arrive in Murcia Del Carmen.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Alicante Elche Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Santiago De La Ribera< Av. Mar Menor (Farmacia Alberto Peñalver).
- Travel with Air Europa, Iberia, Royal Air Maroc, CitizenPlane, Vueling, BA Euroflyer, Air Nostrum to go to Santiago De La Ribera by flight.
- Travel with SNCF OUIGO to go to Santiago De La Ribera by train.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Santiago De La Ribera by bus.
- 4 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Iberia, CitizenPlane, Air Nostrum.
- 3 direct trains per day with SNCF OUIGO.
- 3 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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