There are 7 ways to get from Madrid to Badajoz by train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, plane, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Badajoztrain Alv
5h 43m€57–92Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Madrid to Badajoz397.8 km
4h 46m€20Bus
- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Badajozbus
6h 35m€46–81Fly to Badajoz Airport, bus
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Badajoz Airport (BJZ)plane MAD - BJZ
- Take the bus from Balboa to Ronda del Pilarbus
4h 29m€63–336Bus via Mérida
- Take the bus from Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses to Méridabus
- Take the bus from Merida to Badajozbus ALSA - Gua-Bad / ...
9h 25m€43–79Drive 400.4 km
- Drive from Madrid to Badajozcar 400.4 km
3h 54m€64–92Fly to Seville Airport, bus
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Seville Airport (SVQ)plane MAD - SVQ
- Take the bus from Sevilla Airport to Badajozbus
7h 34m€41–175
Madrid to Badajoz by subway and train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Badajoz is to rideshare which costs €20 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Badajoz is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs €60 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Badajoz. However, there are services departing from Neptuno and arriving at Badajoz via Estación Sur de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Badajoz. However, there are services departing from Estación de Sol Metro and arriving at Badajoz via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between Madrid and Badajoz is 457 km. The road distance is 400.4 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Badajoz without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs €55 - €95.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Madrid to Badajoz, including transfers.
Madrid to Badajoz bus services, operated by Avanza Grupo, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Madrid to Badajoz train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Badajoz is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs €55 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 6h 35m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Badajoz, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Badajoz every 4 hours. Tickets cost €55–90 and the journey takes 4h 37m. Alternatively, Avanza Grupo operates a bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Badajoz 4 times a day. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 5h 20m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Badajoz Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–120
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Seville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €23–110
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Seville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €26–100
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Badajoz
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 91 272 28 32
- [email protected]
- Website
- avanzabus.com
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Badajoz
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Schedules at
- avanzabus.com
- Phone
- +34 924276451
- [email protected]
- Website
- tubasa.es
Bus from Balboa to Ronda del Pilar
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- tubasa.es
- Phone
- +34 916 52 00 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- grupointerbus.com
Bus from Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses to Mérida
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Schedules at
- grupointerbus.com
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Merida to Badajoz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +34 (0) 957 42 90 30
- [email protected]
- Website
- autocaressansebastian.es
Bus from Merida to Badajoz
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Schedules at
- autocaressansebastian.es
- Phone
- 0034902202040
- [email protected]
- Website
- basebus.es
Bus from Sevilla Airport to Badajoz
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://basebus.es/
Rome2Rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
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- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Madrid to Badajoz
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid to Badajoz bus services, operated by Avanza Grupo, arrive at Badajoz station.
Madrid to Badajoz train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Badajoz station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Badajoz is 400 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Madrid to Badajoz.
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There are 170+ hotels available in Badajoz.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid and Badajoz. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.























