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Compare bus, train, and flight for Tarifa to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Tarifa to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $23, and a flight costs an average of $31.
Distance: 321 miles (517 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$203 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest | $332 Average price | $132 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 54m Average total duration 7h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.1kg 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 Tarifa to Madrid:
A train is $149 (€123) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Tarifa to Madrid costing on average $203 (€167).
A train is $278 (€228) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tarifa to Madrid costing on average $332 (€272).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 2m.
Bus takes on average 7h 24m.
Travel optionsfrom Tarifa to Madrid
How to get from Tarifa to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Tarifa to Madrid is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IB10909:15 AM1h15International Airport of Jerez La Parra Airport10:30 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$2001One-way0 transfers
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IB10909:15 AM1h15International Airport of Jerez La Parra Airport10:30 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$2001One-way0 transfers
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IB10909:15 AM1h15International Airport of Jerez La Parra Airport10:30 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$2001One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:30 AM33h50Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses3:20 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$2171One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:30 AM33h25Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses2:55 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$2191One-way2 transfers
IB10921:45 PM1h15International Airport of Jerez La Parra Airport3:00 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$2001One-way0 transfers
IB10945:40 PM1h15International Airport of Jerez La Parra Airport6:55 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$3771One-way0 transfers
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BA719711:40 AM12h19Gibraltar International North Front Airport11:59 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$8311One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Tarifa to Madrid:
A train is $149 (€123) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Tarifa to Madrid costing on average $203 (€167).
A train is $278 (€228) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tarifa to Madrid costing on average $332 (€272).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 2m.
Bus takes on average 7h 24m.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Tarifa and Madrid as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from International Airport of Jerez La Parra Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Algeciras station and arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.
- Buses mostly depart from Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid).
- Travel with Iberia, Ryanair, Air Nostrum, Royal Air Maroc, Air Arabia, TAP Portugal to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA, AVE to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, Transportes Generales Comes, Avanza to go to Madrid by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Iberia, Ryanair, Air Nostrum, Air Arabia.
- 2 direct trains per day with Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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