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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Villanueva de la Serena
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Villanueva de la Serena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. 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 $21, while a flight costs an average of $107.
Distance: 149 miles (240 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$107 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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 Villanueva de la Serena:
A train is $20 (€17) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Villanueva de la Serena costing on average $41 (€34).
A train is $86 (€72) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Villanueva de la Serena costing on average $107 (€89).
Other travel options to Villanueva de la Serena take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 24m.
Bus takes on average 5h 18m.
You'll arrive about 1h 45m sooner (1h 20m by flight vs 3h 5m by car). Tickets start at around $107 (€89) compared to roughly $64 (€53) 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 Villanueva de la Serena
How to get from Madrid to Villanueva de la Serena by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Villanueva de la Serena is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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187709:00 AM5h38Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes2:38 PMVillanueva De La Serena$371One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
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187709:00 AM5h38Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes2:38 PMVillanueva De La Serena$371One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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1877010:35 AM4h03Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes2:38 PMVillanueva De La Serena$971One-way1 transfer
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183309:00 AM10h39Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes7:39 PMVillanueva De La Serena$411One-way1 transfer
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1877010:10 AM4h28Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes2:38 PMVillanueva De La Serena$621One-way1 transfer
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187708:10 AM6h28Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes2:38 PMVillanueva De La Serena$621One-way1 transfer
09004:30 PM4h15Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses)8:45 PMVillanueva de la serena, Hernán Cortés$391One-way0 transfers
09008:30 AM4h30Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses)1:00 PMVillanueva de la serena, Hernán Cortés$391One-way0 transfers
09013:00 PM5h30Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses)8:30 PMVillanueva de la serena, Hernán Cortés$391One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Villanueva de la Serena:
A train is $20 (€17) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Villanueva de la Serena costing on average $41 (€34).
A train is $86 (€72) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Villanueva de la Serena costing on average $107 (€89).
Other travel options to Villanueva de la Serena take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 24m.
Bus takes on average 5h 18m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Villanueva de la Serena 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 Badajoz Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Villanueva De La Serena.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses) and arrive in Villanueva de la serena, Hernán Cortés.
- Travel with Iberia to go to Villanueva de la Serena by flight.
- Travel with Samar, Avanza to go to Villanueva de la Serena by bus.
- Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe to go to Villanueva de la Serena by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with Iberia.
- 4 direct buses per day with Samar, Avanza.
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