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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Bailen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £28 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, while a flight costs an average of £184.
Distance: 258 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Flight | Driving |
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£28 Average Price Cheapest | £31 Average Price | £184 Average Price | £44 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to Bailen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Bailen:
A coach is £4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Bailen costing on average £31.
A coach is £156 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Bailen costing on average £184.
Other travel options to Bailen take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 16m.
Coach takes on average 4h 51m.
Tickets start at around £28 compared to roughly £44 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £16. The journey takes 4h 21m versus 3h 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.
How to get to Bailen from Madrid by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Madrid to Bailen is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Bailen are Jaén, Úbeda, Linares, Córdoba and Baeza. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Bailen on Omio.
Jaén is known for its olive oil, Moorish heritage and the grand Renaissance Cathedral at the heart of the old city. With steep streets, tapas bars and views from Castillo de Santa Catalina, it feels distinctly local.
Úbeda is known for its finely preserved Renaissance centre, where palaces, churches and grand squares define the cityscape. In the heart of Jaén’s olive country, it feels calm and historic, with a character shaped by stone architecture and olive oil culture.
Linares is known for its mining heritage and for being the birthplace of the singer Raphael. Broad avenues, nineteenth-century architecture and nearby Cástulo give it a distinctly industrial Andalusian character.
Córdoba is known for the Mezquita-Catedral and a historic centre shaped by Roman, Islamic and Christian influences. Its whitewashed patios, narrow lanes and warm Andalusian rhythm give the city a deeply atmospheric character.
Baeza is known for its well-preserved Renaissance streetscape and historic university setting in Andalusia. Its UNESCO-listed centre, golden stone buildings and links to olive-growing country give it a quiet, scholarly feel.
Travel to Bailen 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 Madrid to Bailen.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Bailen:
A coach is £4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Bailen costing on average £31.
A coach is £156 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Bailen costing on average £184.
Other travel options to Bailen take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 16m.
Coach takes on average 4h 51m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Bailen as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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