How to get from Madrid to Badajoz
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Madrid to Badajoz by price and travel time.
- 329 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 4h 37m
- 3 train departures a day with Renfe
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
4h 37m
direct
Train
€31
Cheapest
4h 50m
direct
Bus
€20
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 18 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Badajoz. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 50m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 329 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
329 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €15Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 4h 37mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €42Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 4h 50mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€15Omio catalogue, Oct 204h 37m · directSee Train details
- Bus€42Omio catalogue, Oct 204h 50m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Madrid to Badajoz: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Madrid Barajas → Badajozbus
BlaBlaCar Bus·4h 50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Madrid to Badajoz
Renfe runs 3 scheduled departures a day, the first at 08:51 and the last at 18:40.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renfetrain | 3 | 08:51 | 18:40 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | 02:15 | 02:15 |
All departuresRenfe
- 08:51
- 16:38
- 18:40
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 02:15
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Badajoz works
Start with a BlaBlaCar Bus bus from Madrid Barajas to Badajoz, about 4h 50m. In total it's roughly €20 over 4h 50m, direct, no transfers.
Madrid to Badajoz: common questions
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Badajoz?
The most useful route takes about 4h 50m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Madrid to Badajoz?
The first train with Renfe leaves at 08:51 and the last at 18:40, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Madrid to Badajoz?
3 a day with Renfe, between 08:51 and 18:40.
When is the first bus from Madrid to Badajoz?
The first bus with BlaBlaCar Bus leaves at 02:15 and the last at 02:15, from Madrid Barajas, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Madrid to Badajoz?
1 a day with BlaBlaCar Bus, between 02:15 and 02:15.
Which station does the bus from Madrid to Badajoz leave from?
Madrid Barajas with BlaBlaCar Bus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Badajoz from Madrid?
About 329 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Madrid to Badajoz cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €20 to €27. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Madrid to Badajoz?
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Renfe.
Can you get from Madrid to Badajoz without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 3h 20m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Badajoz?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: BlaBlaCar Bus
Route calculated: 18 Oct 2026