Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Roquetas de Mar to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Roquetas de Mar to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €37 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €37, while a flight costs an average of €234.
Distance: 259 miles (417 km)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€37 Average price Cheapest | €234 Average price | €95 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 59m Average total duration 7h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Roquetas de Mar to Madrid
Compare the available ways to get from Roquetas de Mar to Madrid, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Roquetas de Mar to Madrid:
A bus is €198 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Roquetas de Mar to Madrid costing on average €234.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 59m.
Tickets start at around €37 compared to roughly €95 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €58. The journey takes 7h 29m versus 5h 43m 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 Roquetas de Mar to Madrid
How to get from Roquetas de Mar to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Roquetas de Mar to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

4:00 PM 5h10 Roquetas de Mar 9:10 PM Madrid €31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

4:00 PM 5h10 Roquetas de Mar 9:10 PM Madrid €31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

4:00 PM 5h10 Roquetas de Mar 9:10 PM Madrid €31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

4:00 PM 5h20 Roquetas de Mar 9:20 PM Madrid €32 1 One-way 0 transfers
11:00 AM 6h10 Roquetas de Mar 5:10 PM Madrid €32 1 One-way 0 transfers
6:30 PM 6h20 Roquetas de Mar 12:50 AM Madrid €32 1 One-way 0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare bus and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Roquetas de Mar to Madrid
Travel to Madrid easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Roquetas de Mar to Madrid.

This is compared to other travel options from Roquetas de Mar to Madrid:
A bus is €198 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Roquetas de Mar to Madrid costing on average €234.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 59m.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Roquetas de Mar and Madrid as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Almeria International Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Roquetas de Mar, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with Bus BAM to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with Iberia, CitizenPlane, Vueling to go to Madrid by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with Bus BAM.
- 3 direct flights per day with Iberia, CitizenPlane.
Travelling from Roquetas de Mar to Madrid: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need


