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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Villanueva de la Serena
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 bus with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, and a train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 149 miles (240 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$41 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Villanueva de la Serena costing on average $49 (€40).
A bus is $66 (€54) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Villanueva de la Serena costing on average $107 (€88).
Other travel options to Villanueva de la Serena take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 54m.
Bus takes on average 4h 21m.
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
09004:30 PM4h15Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses)8:45 PMVillanueva de la serena, Hernán Cortés$401One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
09004:30 PM4h15Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses)8:45 PMVillanueva de la serena, Hernán Cortés$401One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IB23307:30 AM1h20Madrid Barajas Airport8:50 AMBadajoz Airport$1091One-way0 transfers
Other options
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1877010:10 AM4h29Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes2:39 PMVillanueva De La Serena$631One-way1 transfer
08080+
187708:10 AM6h29Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes2:39 PMVillanueva De La Serena$631One-way1 transfer
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187706:25 AM8h14Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes2:39 PMVillanueva De La Serena$631One-way1 transfer
09008:30 AM4h30Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses)1:00 PMVillanueva de la serena, Hernán Cortés$401One-way0 transfers
09013:00 PM5h30Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses)8:30 PMVillanueva de la serena, Hernán Cortés$401One-way0 transfers
09018:00 AM5h30Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses)1:30 PMVillanueva de la serena, Hernán Cortés$401One-way0 transfers
IB23325:55 PM1h20Madrid Barajas Airport7:15 PMBadajoz Airport$1481One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Villanueva de la Serena:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Villanueva de la Serena costing on average $49 (€40).
A bus is $66 (€54) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Villanueva de la Serena costing on average $107 (€88).
Other travel options to Villanueva de la Serena take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 54m.
Bus takes on average 4h 21m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses) and arrive in Villanueva de la serena, Hernán Cortés.
- Travel with Renfe, Renfe MD, Renfe Viajeros to go to Villanueva de la Serena by train.
- Travel with Samar, Samar, BlaBlaCar, Avanza to go to Villanueva de la Serena by bus.
- 8 direct buses per day with Samar, Samar, BlaBlaCar, Avanza.
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