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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zafra to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zafra to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €30 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 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, while a flight costs an average of €154.
Distance: 200 miles (322 km)
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€30 Average price Cheapest | €43 Average price | €154 Average price | €67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 6m Average total duration 5h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Zafra to Madrid
Compare the available ways to get from Zafra to Madrid, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zafra to Madrid:
A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zafra to Madrid costing on average €43.
A bus is €124 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zafra to Madrid costing on average €154.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 6m.
Train takes on average 6h 15m.
Tickets start at around €30 compared to roughly €67 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €38. The journey takes 5h 36m versus 4h 0m 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 Zafra to Madrid
How to get from Zafra to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zafra to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
BASE8:00 AM 5h15 Zafra, Estación Autobuses 1:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses €30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
BASE8:00 AM 5h15 Zafra, Estación Autobuses 1:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses €30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
IB176610:50 PM 1h05 Seville Airport 11:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport €99 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
179072:21 PM 5h55 Zafra station 8:16 PM Atocha-Cercanías €43 1 One-way 0 transfers
IB23337:45 PM 1h15 Badajoz Airport 9:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport €112 1 One-way 0 transfers
IB23319:30 AM 1h15 Badajoz Airport 10:45 AM Madrid Barajas Airport €112 1 One-way 0 transfers
IB17604:15 PM 1h05 Seville Airport 5:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport €149 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zafra to Madrid:
A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zafra to Madrid costing on average €43.
A bus is €124 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zafra to Madrid costing on average €154.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 6m.
Train takes on average 6h 15m.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zafra and Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Seville Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Zafra station and arrive in Atocha-Cercanías.
- Buses mostly depart from Zafra, Estación Autobuses and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with Grupo Interbus to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with Renfe MD to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Iberia, Air Europa, Iberia Express, Royal Air Maroc, CitizenPlane, Vueling to go to Madrid by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with Grupo Interbus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Renfe MD.
- 6 direct flights per day with Iberia, Air Europa, Iberia Express, CitizenPlane.
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