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Find cheap flights from Madrid to Barcelona from $18

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Madrid to Barcelona, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Madrid to Barcelona (MAD-BCN)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Madrid to Barcelona that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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1:45 pm - 3:00 pmMAD-BCN
1h 15mnonstop
4:20 pm - 5:45 pmBCN-MAD
1h 25mnonstop
$37Vueling
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Thu, May 16 - Tue, May 21
1:45 pm - 3:00 pmMAD-BCN
1h 15mnonstop
7:25 am - 8:50 amBCN-MAD
1h 25mnonstop
$39Vueling
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Thu, May 16 - Thu, May 23
9:35 pm - 10:50 pmMAD-BCN
1h 15mnonstop
12:30 pm - 1:55 pmBCN-MAD
1h 25mnonstop
$45Iberia
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Wed, May 15 - Wed, May 22
1:45 pm - 3:00 pmMAD-BCN
1h 15mnonstop
12:30 pm - 1:55 pmBCN-MAD
1h 25mnonstop
Thu, Jun 20 - Wed, Jun 26
7:30 am - 8:55 amMAD-BCN
1h 25mnonstop
7:30 am - 8:55 amBCN-MAD
1h 25mnonstop
Mon, May 20 - Fri, May 24
3:10 pm - 4:35 pmMAD-BCN
1h 25mnonstop
8:30 pm - 10:00 pmBCN-MAD
1h 30mnonstop
$54Air Europa
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Tue, May 14 - Sat, May 18
9:35 pm - 10:50 pmMAD-BCN
1h 15mnonstop
6:05 pm - 7:30 pmBCN-MAD
1h 25mnonstop
$65Iberia
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Wed, Jun 26 - Sat, Jun 29
7:30 am - 8:55 amMAD-BCN
1h 25mnonstop
8:30 pm - 10:00 pmBCN-MAD
1h 30mnonstop
$66Air Europa
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Sat, May 18 - Sat, May 18
11:10 pm - 10:15 pmMAD-BCN
23h 05m1 stop
9:55 am - 9:20 amBCN-MAD
23h 25m1 stop
$133easyJet
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Tue, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 11
11:10 pm - 10:15 pmMAD-BCN
23h 05m1 stop
10:45 pm - 10:35 pmBCN-MAD
23h 50m1 stop
$141easyJet
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Tue, May 14 - Tue, May 21

Flights from Madrid to Barcelona - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Madrid to Barcelona to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Madrid to Barcelona?

The average price of all flights from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Barcelona on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Madrid, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is March, where tickets cost $57 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and October, where the average cost of tickets is $78 and $77 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 90 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Madrid to Barcelona?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Vueling offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $18. KAYAK users also found Madrid to Barcelona round-trip flights on Vueling from $37 and on Iberia from $45.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Madrid and Barcelona?

Iberia (12 flights per day), Vueling (3 flights per day), and Air Europa (2 flights per day) are the most frequent flyers of this route.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Madrid and Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
There are 4 airlines that fly nonstop from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. They are: Air Europa, Iberia, Tunisair and Vueling. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Vueling at $32 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Vueling.

How many flights are there between Madrid and Barcelona-El Prat Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 14 and 19 nonstop flights that take off from Madrid and land in Barcelona-El Prat Airport, with an average flight time of 1h 17m. The most common departure time is 7:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 123 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Wednesday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Madrid and Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Madrid to Barcelona take?

Nonstop flights from Madrid generally make it to Barcelona in 1h 15m. The flying distance between the two cities is 300 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Madrid to Barcelona?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Madrid at 12:35 am and will be landing in Barcelona-El Prat Airport at 1:45 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Madrid to Barcelona?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport jets off at 10:35 pm and lands at 11:55 pm.

Good to know

Low season

September

High season

April

Cheapest flight

$18
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Madrid to Barcelona

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Madrid to Barcelona based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Madrid to Barcelona flights

  • Does Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport have any prayer rooms?

    Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport currently has five separate prayer rooms and chapels. There are three Catholic chapels located in Terminals 1, 2, and 4, as well as a separate mosque and oratory. Each of these rooms periodically holds public religious services, and you can use their religious texts for private prayer and meditation.

  • What dining options are there at Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport?

    If you’re hungry before your flight, browse through the various dining options in Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport. Cafe Pans is a casual choice located in Terminals 2 and 4 that serves sandwiches, coffee, and pastries, while Gastro Hub has a large selection of drinks and appetizers. Mama Campo is a convenient to-go option that serves traditional Spanish takeaway foods as well as sandwiches.

  • What are some good hotels near Barcelona–El Prat Airport?

    The Barcelona Airport Hotel is a comfortable hotel that is less than a 10-minute drive from Barcelona–El Prat Airport and a 25-minute drive from the famous Montjuïc Castle. The Best Western Plus Hotel is a contemporary option that is only a 12-minute drive from the airport and an 18-minute drive from the Guell Park. The Alberg Centre Esplai is a modern hotel that is a 10-minute drive from the airport and a 5-minute walk from the Prat De Llobregat metro station.

  • Where can I charge my phone at Barcelona–El Prat Airport?

    There are 12 secure phone charging units spread throughout the different terminals of Barcelona–El Prat Airport. Each unit holds up to 6 lockboxes that can charge most standard devices, such as phones, MP3 players, portable chargers, and small tablets.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Madrid to Barcelona-El Prat Airport was $18 for a one-way ticket and $37 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Madrid and Barcelona?

    No

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Madrid to Barcelona?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Madrid to Barcelona flight route: Iberia, Finnair, British Airways, Air France, KLM, Virgin Atlantic, and Delta.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Madrid to Barcelona?

    The Airbus A320 (sharklets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Madrid to Barcelona flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Madrid to Barcelona?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Madrid and Barcelona, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Madrid to Barcelona?

    There are nonstop flights from Madrid to Barcelona on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Madrid to Barcelona, Iberia or Air Europa?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Madrid to Barcelona are Iberia and Air Europa. With an average price for the route of $81 and an overall rating of 7.1, Iberia is the most popular choice. Air Europa is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $90 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Madrid to Barcelona?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Madrid to Barcelona.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Madrid to Barcelona?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Barcelona from Madrid is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Madrid to Barcelona?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Barcelona with an airline and back to Madrid with another airline. Booking your flights between Madrid and BCN can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Madrid to Barcelona?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Barcelona from Madrid up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from MAD to Barcelona

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $45 or less one-way and $61 or less round-trip.
  • Because of the short distance between the two locations, it is easy to find direct flights from Madrid to Barcelona. Vueling and easyJet are popular amongst those traveling on a budget, while Air Europa and Iberia are known for having many flight options and good customer service.
  • For those that are traveling for work-related reasons, make sure to stop by the business center in Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport before your flight from Madrid to Barcelona takes off. The center is located in Terminal 4 and contains fax and copying services, outlets, and access to high-speed WiFi.
  • If you are traveling with your family, don’t forget to take advantage of all the kid-friendly amenities that can be found at Barcelona–El Prat Airport. In addition to three play areas located in Terminals 1 and 2, it is also possible to rent luggage trolleys that have built-in seats for children.
  • To store some of your luggage or personal items, head over to the Left Luggage Desk in the Arrivals terminal of Barcelona–El Prat Airport. Prices are available per hour and day, and some discounts are available for long-term storage.
  • Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport has many shopping options, so make sure to browse through them if you are interested in purchasing any souvenirs or gifts. There are several duty-free stores in each terminal offering items such as liquor, food products, cosmetics, and clothing.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Madrid to Barcelona?

Find which airlines fly direct from Barajas to Barcelona-El Prat, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Madrid Barajas to Barcelona-El Prat

Monday

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Europa, +22 more

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +23 more

Tuesday

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Europa, +19 more

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +20 more

Wednesday

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Europa, +21 more

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +22 more

Thursday

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Europa, +21 more

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +22 more

Friday

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Europa, +22 more

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +23 more

Saturday

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Europa, +20 more

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +21 more

Sunday

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Europa, +21 more

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +22 more

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Nonstop returns

Barcelona-El Prat to Madrid Barajas

Monday

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Europa, +20 more

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +21 more

Tuesday

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Europa, +19 more

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +20 more

Wednesday

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Europa, +20 more

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +21 more

Thursday

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Europa, +20 more

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +21 more

Friday

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Europa, +21 more

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +22 more

Saturday

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Europa, +19 more

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +20 more

Sunday

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Europa, +20 more

Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, +21 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Madrid to Barcelona

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Madrid to Barcelona. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.1
Air EuropaOverall score based on 734 reviews
7.2boarding
7.6crew
6.7entertainment
6.5food
7.0comfort
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Very BAD crew service They ignore at all any call for service . Very rude from the check in process to all the tripularion members in the fight .

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Apr 2024MAD - MIA
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Very BAD crew service They ignore at all any call for service . Very rude from the check in process to all the tripularion members in the fight .

Extremely efficient and incredibly friendly staff. Very organized to board and to de-plane. They were all very attentive during the flight.

The flight, the staff and the airplane were all fantastic. I highly recommend.

Boarding, crew and flight were very smooth and efficient. It was a bit difficult to understand the announcements on board, but it is a minor thing. What was quite bad was the very long time it took to retrieve the luggage at the Frankfurt airport.

Service on plane was appalling. Cabin crew did not want to help with anything. Window darkening screen did not work so we had to sit in the sun for a few hours until it went down. TV screen did not work and cabin crew just shrugged their shoulders and did not care. We waited for over 2 hours for headphones so we could try watch one screen between 2 people. We had to go to back of plane to request basic water as crew never responded to call request. Will be letting many others know to warn them off ever using Air Europa. Total disaster of their own making

Terrible app. Working off paper stickies for seat reservations doesn’t work anymore.

Impossible to check in via the App. Kept on getting emails offering upgrade. When followed through not available. Wasn't any food anyway.

I like Air Europa in the way you make passengers feel important, well attended the whole trip.!It was first time in your company and hope I can repeat this experience many more times!

Place above head to place the rucksack in is smaller than in other planes, so it needed to be located under the front seat.

Great experience, I just wish airline seats were more comfortable in general.

Iberia personnel on the ground is so rude. I would think twice in the future before booking another Iberia flight

Seats, comfort level ugh. Crew was not attentive, only to coach

All corners have been cut and it’s a cheap experience that no longer is distinguished from most other cheap airlines

Why no entertainment? Also water should be free, it is basic human right.

The entertainment system got stuck in the ABBA music channel. The headsets were not loud enough. My pre purchased aisle seat was not honoured

it would good to have at least something to drink...

I can’t comment on food as it was necessary to buy it. No entertainment.

Everything was fantastic except the Iberia website and app… they left a lot of questions and induced much stress. But once on the plane, all was awesome.

Premium economy class is pathetic. Rubbed shoulders with passenger next to me all flight. Only about 20 passengers in that class but they ran out of one food option shortly after started serving the main meal. Flight attendant was curt and acted annoyed when asked any questions.

My flight with I berira was okay byt the lost my bags I still dont have them also the transit flight was so no comfortable so I dont think will go with them throught and transit flight again

The whole flight was coughing and farting all the way. It was impossible to breathe. If people are traveling sick they should either not be allowed to fly or made wear masks

I will never fly vueling. 1h30 delayed, connexion missed with the crew closing the boarding in front of us. 40 people missed the Barcelona-Orly connexion. hours waiting for rebooking and hotel.. inadmissible

Non stop flight from Barcelona to Rome, arriving on time.

3 hr flight from Barcelona to Gran Canaria. Ŵent according to plan No issues with staff oŕ flight. Many people includiñg us could not get luggage self checķ in termìnals to work. Had to wait in check in line.

The communication about the delay could have been better before and during the flight. Also, this online form could have less bugs. It is almost impossible to type in this window.

Boarding was very poor as the flight was initially delayed. We were told the flight would be at 21:40. We were with our 10 month baby who was sleeping. I received an email from Kayak which said the flight was now due to take off at 21:04. When we checked the screens at Gatwick we were told the gate was closed. The lack of communication was extremely poor and we had to run with our baby and there were many other passengers, including elderly people, also running to the gate. When we got to the gate, the staff had no reasons for the poor communication.

They stop online checkin above a certain capacity. We had to go to the airport to check-in at the desk. Or was offered to pay 7eur extra. Rip off.

I didn't get the wheelchair assistance I'd requested and my flight was on the tarmac, which was extremely painful for me. If this airline isn't for me, that's fine. The crew was fantastic and friendly ab

It was a short flight but the seat was very straight. I didn’t need any service, but wifi was not available. In resume, a normal service. Nice, the punctuality. Thanks

Bought check in baggage but couldn’t do it at the kiosk, had to line up just to get baggage tag which was a very long queue with only 1 customer service agent handling all vueling flights. Had to wait about 45mins just to get a bag tag and drop baggage.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Madrid to Barcelona found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/12Wed
nonstopVueling
1h 20mMAD-BCN
$18
5/17Fri
nonstopVueling
1h 20mMAD-BCN
$19
5/6Mon
nonstopVueling
1h 15mMAD-BCN
$21
6/10Mon
nonstopIberia
1h 15mMAD-BCN
$23
4/29Mon
nonstopAir Europa
1h 25mMAD-BCN
$25
5/13Mon
nonstopAir Europa
1h 25mMAD-BCN
$27
5/10Fri
nonstopIberia
1h 20mMAD-BCN
$41
5/18Sat
1 stop
5h 05mMAD-BCN
$53
5/6Mon
1 stop
8h 50mMAD-BCN
$59
8/9Fri
1 stopVolotea
11h 25mMAD-BCN
$60

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Last minute flights from Madrid to Barcelona

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Madrid to Barcelona that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/21Sun
multi-stop
7h 20mMAD-BCN
4/24Wed
nonstop
1h 30mBCN-MAD
$149
4/20Sat
nonstopVueling
1h 15mMAD-BCN
4/22Mon
nonstopVueling
1h 25mBCN-MAD
$171
4/20Sat
multi-stopAir Europa
3h 20mMAD-BCN
4/21Sun
nonstopAir Europa
1h 30mBCN-MAD
$189
4/20Sat
multi-stopAir Europa
3h 20mMAD-BCN
4/22Mon
multi-stopAir Europa
3h 20mBCN-MAD
$206
4/23Tue
multi-stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
7h 35mMAD-BCN
4/29Mon
multi-stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
4h 20mBCN-MAD
$725
4/22Mon
multi-stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
5h 20mMAD-BCN
4/23Tue
multi-stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
6h 35mBCN-MAD
$803
4/19Fri
multi-stopKLM
8h 30mMAD-BCN
4/21Sun
multi-stopKLM
10h 05mBCN-MAD
$852
4/20Sat
multi-stopKLM
6h 35mMAD-BCN
4/20Sat
multi-stopKLM
6h 10mBCN-MAD
$1,411
4/21Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
38h 15mMAD-BCN
4/25Thu
multi-stopEthiopian Air
38h 15mBCN-MAD
$2,920
4/21Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
38h 15mMAD-BCN
4/23Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
38h 15mBCN-MAD
$3,023

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Madrid - Barcelona Flights

Departure:

Madrid (MAD)Spain

Destination:

Barcelona (BCN)Spain

Return flight deals:

Barcelona - Madrid

Cabin classes:

$2,895
$1,053
$38

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Compare transportation modes for Madrid to Barcelona

Average priceAverage duration
Flights$4591h 15m
Trains$332h 38m
Buses$127h 10m