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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Tolosa
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Tolosa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF 47 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 47, while a flight costs an average of CHF 447.
Distance: 205 miles (331 km)
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CHF 50 Average price | CHF 47 Average price Cheapest | CHF 447 Average price | CHF 115 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 35m Average total duration 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 37m Average total duration 6h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration Fastest 4h 2m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Tolosa
Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to Tolosa, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Tolosa:
A bus is CHF 4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Tolosa costing on average CHF 50.
A bus is CHF 401 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Tolosa costing on average CHF 447.
Other travel options to Tolosa take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 35m.
Bus takes on average 6h 37m.
Tickets start at around CHF 50 compared to roughly CHF 115 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF 65. The journey takes 6h 5m versus 4h 27m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Tolosa
How to get from Madrid to Tolosa by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Tolosa is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IB11997:10 AM 1h25 Madrid Barajas Airport 8:35 AM Bordeaux Mérignac Airport CHF 29 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- IB1199
7:10 AM 1h25 Madrid Barajas Airport 8:35 AM Bordeaux Mérignac Airport CHF 29 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- IB1199
7:10 AM 1h25 Madrid Barajas Airport 8:35 AM Bordeaux Mérignac Airport CHF 29 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 18061
9:06 AM 7h01 Madrid Príncipe Pío 4:07 PM Tolosa station CHF 48 1 One-way 0 transfers - 18063
12:25 PM 7h14 Madrid Príncipe Pío 7:39 PM Tolosa station CHF 48 1 One-way 0 transfers 
041675:48 PM 4h44 Madrid Chamartín 10:32 PM Tolosa station CHF 53 1 One-way 0 transfers
- Normal
12:30 AM 5h45 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América 6:15 AM Tolosa, Ibaiondo Kalea (Naparzubia) CHF 43 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal
1:15 PM 6h00 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) 7:15 PM Tolosa, Ibaiondo Kalea (Naparzubia) CHF 43 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal
1:00 PM 6h15 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América 7:15 PM Tolosa, Ibaiondo Kalea (Naparzubia) CHF 43 1 One-way 0 transfers
- IB1203
3:55 PM 1h30 Madrid Barajas Airport 5:25 PM Bordeaux Mérignac Airport CHF 70 1 One-way 0 transfers 
VY1009 · VY81207:30 PM 13h25 Madrid Barajas Airport 8:55 AM Bordeaux Mérignac Airport CHF 258 1 One-way 1 transfer
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LX1737 · LX5506:00 PM 44h00 Madrid Barajas Airport 2:00 PM Bordeaux Mérignac Airport CHF 282 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Tolosa:
A bus is CHF 4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Tolosa costing on average CHF 50.
A bus is CHF 401 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Tolosa costing on average CHF 447.
Other travel options to Tolosa take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 35m.
Bus takes on average 6h 37m.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Tolosa as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Bordeaux Mérignac Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid Príncipe Pío and arrive in Tolosa station.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) and arrive in Tolosa, Ibaiondo Kalea (Naparzubia).
- Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra to go to Tolosa by bus.
- Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY to go to Tolosa by train.
- Travel with Air France, Lufthansa, Iberia, Lufthansa City Airlines, Brussels Airlines, ITA, Swiss, British Airways, Turkish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Volotea, Air Europa, Vueling, BA Cityflyer, Air Baltic, Air Nostrum, Edelweiss Air to go to Tolosa by flight.
- 4 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- 4 direct trains per day with Renfe MD, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY.
- 2 direct flights per day with Iberia, Volotea, Air Nostrum.
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