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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Tortosa
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Tortosa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 23m. 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 train costs an average of $10, while a flight costs an average of $125.
Distance: 223 miles (359 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$125 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price | $91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 3m Average total duration 8h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Tortosa:
A train is $7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Tortosa costing on average $17.
A train is $115 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Tortosa costing on average $125.
Other travel options to Tortosa take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 37m.
Bus takes on average 9h 3m.
You'll arrive about 4h 5m sooner (1h 23m by flight vs 5h 28m by car). Tickets start at around $125 compared to roughly $91 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Tortosa
How to get from Madrid to Tortosa by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Tortosa is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Normal8:15 AM10h45Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)7:00 PMTortosa$531One-way1 transfer
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Normal8:15 AM10h45Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)7:00 PMTortosa$531One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IB231811:30 AM1h25Madrid Barajas Airport12:55 PMCastellon Airport$531One-way0 transfers
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359682:42 PM5h04Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes7:46 PMTortosa station$1441One-way1 transfer
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Normal8:15 AM10h45Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)7:00 PMTortosa$531One-way1 transfer
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Normal8:00 AM11h00Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América7:00 PMTortosa$531One-way1 transfer
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Normal8:00 AM11h00Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América7:00 PMTortosa$531One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Tortosa:
A train is $7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Tortosa costing on average $17.
A train is $115 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Tortosa costing on average $125.
Other travel options to Tortosa take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 37m.
Bus takes on average 9h 3m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Tortosa 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 Castellon Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Tortosa station.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América and arrive in Tortosa.
- Travel with Iberia to go to Tortosa by flight.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe, Renfe AVLO, iryo to go to Tortosa by train.
- Travel with Hife to go to Tortosa by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Iberia.
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