
Standard
- Free Wi-Fi
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£29
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£29
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
4 h 27 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
4 h 42 m
Buses on 17 Sept
2
Distance
289 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Tafalla to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tafalla to Madrid will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £29.
To travel from Tafalla to Madrid you need to make at least one change.
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Normal · NormalOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Tafalla to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £16 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 8m. 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 coach costs an average of £16, while a flight costs an average of £163.
Distance: 289 km
| Coach | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£16 Average Price Cheapest | £163 Average Price | £48 Average Price | £53 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 8m Average total duration 4h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Tafalla to Madrid:
A coach is £7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tafalla to Madrid costing on average £37.
A coach is £56 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tafalla to Madrid costing on average £86.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 19m.
Coach takes on average 3h 56m.
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (3h 56m by bus vs 4h 3m by car) and save roughly £22 compared to fuel and tolls (£30 vs £53). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Avanza.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Tafalla to Madrid coaches for today, Wednesday 16 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal+ Normal | 11:30 Tafalla, Av. de la Baja Navarra | 7h30 | 19:00 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 1 change | |
Normal+ Normal | 11:33 Tafalla, NA-8607 / NA-132 | 7h27 | 19:00 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 11:33 Tafalla, NA-8607 / NA-132 | 4h57 | 16:30 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 1 change | |
Normal+ Normal | 11:36 Tafalla, Estación de Autobuses (C. Pesquera) | 7h24 | 19:00 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 1 change | |
Normal+ Normal | 14:30 Tafalla, Av. de la Baja Navarra | 5h35 | 20:05 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 change | |
Normal+ Normal | 14:33 Tafalla, NA-8607 / NA-132 | 5h32 | 20:05 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 14:33 Tafalla, NA-8607 / NA-132 | 4h27 | 19:00 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 1 change | |
Normal+ Normal | 14:36 Tafalla, Estación de Autobuses (C. Pesquera) | 5h29 | 20:05 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 change | |
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Buses from Tafalla to Madrid run on average 12 times per day, taking around 4h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 01:00, the last at 18:51. The fastest coach covers the 289 km distance in 3h 35m.
Distance 289 km |
Average bus duration 4h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Buses per day 12 |
Fastest bus 3h 35m |
First bus 1:00 |
Last bus 18:51 |
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Best time to book 21 days |
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Most Tafalla to Madrid buses use the Tafalla, NA-8607 / NA-132 to Madrid, Avenida de América station pair, with some services arriving at Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4. Use this guide to compare Tafalla and Madrid bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Tafalla, NA-8607 / NA-132 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Tafalla, NA-8607 / NA-132. ATMs are available at Tafalla, NA-8607 / NA-132.
Ticket office support is available at Tafalla, NA-8607 / NA-132.
Available at Tafalla, NA-8607 / NA-132: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tafalla, NA-8607 / NA-132: Wheelchair access to platforms.
Madrid, Avenida de América is 3 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Avenida de América has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Restaurante El Rincón (0.5 km), La Vaca Argentina (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and on the second floor.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Avenida de América.
Available at Madrid, Avenida de América: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Avenida de América: Elevators, ramps.
Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4 is 12 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Restaurante El Madroño (0.2 km), La Pausa (0.3 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and throughout the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4.
Available at Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4: Elevators, ramps.
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