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Compare train and bus for Plasencia to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plasencia to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 33m. 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 bus costs an average of $24, while a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 128 miles (207 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $315 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Plasencia to Madrid:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plasencia to Madrid costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 13m.
Tickets start at around $32 (€26) compared to roughly $315 (€258) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $283 (€232). The journey takes 3h 3m versus 2h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Plasencia to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Plasencia to Madrid is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
002917:56 AM2h50Plasencia station10:46 AMAtocha-Cercanías$261One-way0 transfers
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002917:56 AM2h50Plasencia station10:46 AMAtocha-Cercanías$261One-way0 transfers
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002917:56 AM2h50Plasencia station10:46 AMAtocha-Cercanías$261One-way0 transfers
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170217:18 AM2h59Plasencia station10:17 AMAtocha-Cercanías$301One-way0 transfers
170262:32 PM3h01Plasencia station5:33 PMAtocha-Cercanías$301One-way0 transfers
370917:56 AM2h50Plasencia station10:46 AMAtocha-Cercanías$351One-way0 transfers
Normal9:00 AM3h45Plasencia, Estación De Autobuses12:45 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$261One-way0 transfers
Normal2:45 PM3h45Plasencia, Estación De Autobuses6:30 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$261One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Plasencia to Madrid:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plasencia to Madrid costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 13m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Plasencia and Madrid as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Plasencia station and arrive in Atocha-Cercanías.
- Buses mostly depart from Plasencia, Estación De Autobuses and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe, Renfe ALVIA to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with CEVESA, Jiménez Dorado to go to Madrid by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Renfe MD, Renfe, Renfe ALVIA.
- 2 direct buses per day with CEVESA.
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