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Compare bus and train for Madrid to Úbeda
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Úbeda among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $30, while a bus costs an average of $39.
Distance: 167 miles (269 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$30 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Úbeda:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Úbeda costing on average $39 (€32).
Other travel options to Úbeda take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 17m.
Tickets start at around $39 (€32) compared to roughly $64 (€53) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $26 (€21). The journey takes 3h 47m versus 3h 8m 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 Úbeda
How to get from Madrid to Úbeda by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Úbeda is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
06033:30 PM3h35Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses)7:05 PMUbeda, Estación de Autobuses$391One-way0 transfers
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06033:30 PM3h35Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses)7:05 PMUbeda, Estación de Autobuses$391One-way0 transfers
Fastest
06033:30 PM3h35Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses)7:05 PMUbeda, Estación de Autobuses$391One-way0 transfers
Other options
06039:00 AM4h00Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses)1:00 PMUbeda, Estación de Autobuses$391One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Úbeda:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Úbeda costing on average $39 (€32).
Other travel options to Úbeda take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 17m.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Úbeda as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Granada Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses) and arrive in Ubeda, Estación de Autobuses.
- Trains mostly depart from Atocha-Cercanías and arrive in Jódar-Úbeda.
- Travel with Samar to go to Úbeda by bus.
- Travel with Renfe INTERCITY to go to Úbeda by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Samar.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe INTERCITY.
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