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Compare train, bus, and flight for Mataró to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mataró to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, while a flight costs an average of $324.
Distance: 329 miles (531 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$72 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $324 Average price | $127 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 14m Average total duration 7h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration 2h 38m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.2kg 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 Mataró to Madrid:
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mataró to Madrid costing on average $72 (€60).
A bus is $282 (€235) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mataró to Madrid costing on average $324 (€271).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 38m.
Bus takes on average 8h 14m.
Tickets start at around $43 (€36) compared to roughly $127 (€106) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $85 (€71). The journey takes 7h 44m versus 6h 53m 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 Mataró to Madrid
How to get from Mataró to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Mataró to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal1:00 PM7h20Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord8:20 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$481One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal1:00 PM7h20Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord8:20 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$481One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IB4228:05 PM1h25Barcelona El Prat Airport9:30 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$2031One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 060129:12 AM3h28Barcelona Sants12:40 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$551One-way0 transfers
- 062108:28 PM3h24Barcelona Sants11:52 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$751One-way0 transfers
066108:20 PM3h28Barcelona Sants11:48 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$831One-way0 transfers
- Normal7:30 PM7h20Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord2:50 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$481One-way0 transfers
- Normal9:30 AM7h20Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord4:50 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$481One-way0 transfers
- Normal11:30 PM7h25Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord6:55 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$481One-way0 transfers
- UX6007 · UX60228:40 AM23h40Barcelona El Prat Airport8:20 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$1221One-way1 transfer
AT675 · AT68211:05 PM13h50Barcelona El Prat Airport12:55 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1611One-way1 transfer- UX6007 · UX60788:40 AM12h05Barcelona El Prat Airport8:45 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1641One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Mataró to Madrid:
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mataró to Madrid costing on average $72 (€60).
A bus is $282 (€235) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mataró to Madrid costing on average $324 (€271).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 38m.
Bus takes on average 8h 14m.
- Around 38 flights per day.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 17 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mataró and Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América.
- Travel with SNCF OUIGO, iryo to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Alsa to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with Air Europa, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Royal Air Maroc, Helvetic Airways, ITA, Iberia to go to Madrid by flight.
- 17 direct trains per day with SNCF OUIGO, iryo.
- 19 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- 10 direct flights per day with Air Europa, Vueling, Iberia.
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