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Compare bus, train, and flight for Tolosa to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tolosa to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €49 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €49, while a flight costs an average of €441.
Distance: 205 miles (331 km)
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€52 Average price | €49 Average price Cheapest | €441 Average price | €118 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 23m Average total duration 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 38m Average total duration 6h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 14m Average total duration Fastest 4h 14m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Tolosa to Madrid
Compare the available ways to get from Tolosa to Madrid, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Tolosa to Madrid:
A bus is €4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tolosa to Madrid costing on average €52.
A bus is €393 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tolosa to Madrid costing on average €441.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 23m.
Bus takes on average 6h 38m.
Tickets start at around €52 compared to roughly €118 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €66. The journey takes 5h 53m versus 4h 39m 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 Tolosa to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Tolosa to Madrid is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
040869:05 AM 4h46 Tolosa station 1:51 PM Madrid Chamartín €27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
040869:05 AM 4h46 Tolosa station 1:51 PM Madrid Chamartín €27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
IB12045:55 PM 1h25 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport 7:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport €109 1 One-way 0 transfers
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041765:12 PM 5h08 Tolosa station 10:20 PM Madrid Chamartín €34 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal12:45 AM 6h00 Tolosa, Ibaiondo Kalea (Naparzubia) 6:45 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) €44 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal9:00 AM 6h15 Tolosa, Ibaiondo Kalea (Naparzubia) 3:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) €44 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal4:20 PM 6h25 Tolosa, Ibaiondo Kalea (Naparzubia) 10:45 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América €44 1 One-way 0 transfers
AF7441 · AF10008:35 PM 12h35 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport 9:10 AM Madrid Barajas Airport €114 1 One-way 1 transfer
AF7437 · AF14003:25 PM 7h40 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport 11:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport €137 1 One-way 1 transfer
IB12009:05 AM 1h25 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport 10:30 AM Madrid Barajas Airport €141 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Tolosa to Madrid:
A bus is €4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tolosa to Madrid costing on average €52.
A bus is €393 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tolosa to Madrid costing on average €441.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 23m.
Bus takes on average 6h 38m.
- Around 26 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Tolosa and Madrid as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Tolosa, Ibaiondo Kalea (Naparzubia) and arrive in Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid).
- Trains mostly depart from Tolosa station and arrive in Madrid Chamartín.
- Flights mostly depart from Bordeaux Mérignac Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Travel with Air France, Lufthansa, Iberia, Brussels Airlines, ITA, Lufthansa City Airlines, British Airways, Swiss, Volotea, Air Europa, BA Cityflyer, Turkish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Vueling, CitizenPlane, Air Baltic, Air Nostrum to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Madrid by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Iberia, Volotea, CitizenPlane, Air Nostrum.
- 4 direct trains per day with Renfe MD, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe.
- 3 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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