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CMH — MAD
24 Apr — 1 May1
1 adult
Wed 24/4

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FlixBus
With transfers
7h 30m
FlixBus
FlixBus
With transfers
9h 15m
FlixBus
ALSA
With transfers
8h 00m
ALSA
ALSA
With transfers
8h 00m
ALSA
FlixBus
With transfers
9h 45m
FlixBus
ALSA
With transfers
7h 50m
ALSA

Madrid bus information

Find information about ticket prices, popular stations, and bus companies that offer buses to Madrid.

Return-trip from

£9

One-way from

£2

Popular station

Madrid Prosperidad

Popular coach line

ALSA
Bus tickets to Madrid found within the last 3 days start at £9 round-trip from Zaragoza
The cheapest one-way bus ticket from Lisbon starts at £2. This price was found within the last 3 days.
The most commonly used station in Madrid is Madrid Prosperidad.
ALSA, FlixBus and iryo are some of the bus lines that arrive at Madrid Prosperidad

Madrid Bus Station Directory

Location of major bus stations in Madrid
Madrid ProsperidadMadrid, 40.44126, -3.670394
Madrid Universidad AutónomaMadrid, 40.546528, -3.6935918
Madrid BernabéuMadrid, 40.45199, -3.687508
Madrid Bravo MurilloMadrid, 40.46531, -3.695122
Madrid Maqueda-alucheMadrid, 40.38687, -3.760975
Madrid SomosaguasMadrid, 40.430862, -3.790883

Book round-trip bus tickets to Madrid

Below are the quickest and cheapest round-trip bus tickets to Madrid that we could find in the past 72 hours. You can also search by a specific date by using the search form above.
ALSA
18 May
14:20Zaragoza Delicias
3h 50m
18:10Madrid Méndez Álvaro
25 May
14:00Madrid Méndez Álvaro
4h 00m
18:00Zaragoza Delicias
ALSA
17 May
00:50Zaragoza Delicias
3h 45m
04:35Madrid Méndez Álvaro
25 May
14:00Madrid Méndez Álvaro
4h 00m
18:00Zaragoza Delicias
ALSA
29 Jul
15:00Barcelona Estació del Nord
7h 35m
22:35Madrid Méndez Álvaro
30 Jul
08:00Madrid Méndez Álvaro
8h 05m
16:05Barcelona Estació del Nord
ALSA
17 May
01:50Zaragoza Delicias
3h 45m
05:35Madrid Méndez Álvaro
24 May
01:00Madrid Méndez Álvaro
4h 00m
05:00Zaragoza Delicias
ALSA
2 May
15:30Barcelona Estació del Nord
7h 35m
23:05Madrid Méndez Álvaro
6 May
16:30Madrid Méndez Álvaro
8h 05m
00:35Barcelona Estació del Nord
ALSA
2 May
15:30Barcelona Estació del Nord
7h 35m
23:05Madrid Méndez Álvaro
6 May
16:30Madrid Méndez Álvaro
7h 50m
00:20Barcelona Estació del Nord

Book one-way bus tickets to Madrid

Below are the fastest and cheapest one-way bus tickets to Madrid we’ve found in the last 72 hours. Select a deal below or use the search form above to find bus tickets by date.
FlixBus
26 May
12:45Lisbon Estação do Oriente
7h 30m
21:15Madrid Méndez Álvaro
FlixBus
26 May
10:10Lisbon Estação do Oriente
9h 15m
20:25Madrid Méndez Álvaro
ALSA
24 Apr
22:15Lisbon Jardim Zoológico
8h 00m
07:15Madrid Méndez Álvaro
ALSA
24 Apr
22:15Lisbon Jardim Zoológico
8h 00m
07:15Madrid Méndez Álvaro
FlixBus
24 Apr
21:50Lisbon Estação do Oriente
9h 45m
1 stop
08:35Madrid Méndez Álvaro
ALSA
6 Jun
15:00Barcelona Estació del Nord
7h 50m
22:50Madrid Avenida de America - Bus Station

FAQs for booking coach tickets to Madrid

Do bus stations in Madrid offer any amenities?

When you book bus tickets to Madrid you will benefit from hopping off at the impressive Estación Sur de Autobuses, which is located in the giant transportation hub called Méndez Álvaro. The bus station is sometimes referred to as Méndez Álvaro for short, or even South Bus Station. It is without a doubt the biggest and most popular bus station in Madrid, with many bus companies using it for long and short-distance buses. Companies such as Alsa are popular for cross-border travel and regional bus companies such as Cevesa, Socibus, Saimar and many others provide cheap buses as local public transportation in the city of Madrid. There are uses in Madrid that run 24/7.

What amenities can I expect on a bus booked at Estación Sur de Autobuses?

When catching the bus from any European city or even locally to Estación Sur de Autobuses you will enjoy a comfortable ride with many great bus companies. Buses are equipped with comfortable chairs that offer ample legroom to stretch out and relax. Long-haul buses will include a reclining chair and personalised air con at your seat. You can charge your devices in a multi-plug point and make use of the free Wi-Fi while en route. Some bus companies offer on-board entertainment such as Alsa, which has a free entertainment app named Ociobus at your disposal for movies, games, and much more.

What are the benefits of catching a bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses?

Look at great bus prices to see Europe and enjoy travel on a budget. When you arrive at Estación Sur de Autobuses you will not only be using a world-class transportation hub as your destination point, but you will arrive to modern and comfortable surroundings. Your bus trip with a long-distance carrier will have a variety of perks, such as better pricing than most other travel options, comfortable seating, good security, and it’s an easy hassle-free solution for getting around. Buses make sense when you want to relax and sit back without having to navigate traffic or worry about driving. It’s also a fun way for families to bond.

How much luggage can I take with me on buses in Madrid?

If you are travelling to Madrid by bus you may have booked cheap bus tickets with Alsa, one of Europe’s biggest and most popular long-haul bus companies. You will be given 30kg (66lb) of luggage weight with your bus fare. If you want to take on additional weight for short trips around the city you can do so for a small fee, but unfortunately you will have to stick to the weight limit with cross-border trips. Alsa will also let you take your bicycle, skis or surfboard for a small fee, as well as give you the option to take out insurance on your electronic goods and jewellery. Dogs are allowed on the bus if they are service animals and have the right documentation, but do need to be checked in with the bus company before-hand.

How do I get to Estación Sur de Autobuses?

If you fly into Madrid and land at the Madrid Barajas Airport you will find it is quite well-connected to the Estación Sur de Autobuses with a few easy public transportation options linking the two. You can hop onto the Barajo Express Bus, which runs until midnight every day. This will take you directly to the station. Alternatively, you can catch a Cercanias train on Line C (the light blue line) to Estación Sur de Autobuses. If you are staying in the centre of Madrid you can catch a quick train on Line C5, which will take you directly to the station. There are many bus lines that run throughout the city and Bus 203 runs regularly from various points around the city, directly to the bus station.

How much is a coach ticket to Madrid Barajas?

Bus tickets from Paris to Madrid Barajas tend to start from around £155, while you can usually find tickets from Lisbon to Madrid Barajas from £24 and Almería to Madrid Barajas from £55. These were some of the lowest prices from the most popular departure points to Madrid Barajas.

What is the main coach station in Madrid Barajas?

Madrid Prosperidad is a transportation hub in Madrid Barajas. You’ll find buses arriving and departing from here daily. Some frequently accessed cities you can get to by bus from Madrid Prosperidad are Lisbon, Paris, and Almería.

What coach companies go to Madrid Barajas?

ALSA, FlixBus, and iryo are some of the options available if you’re seeking to travel by coach to Madrid Barajas. More ground transportation options may be available, depending on where you’re coming from.

How far in advance should I book a coach to Madrid Barajas?

£4 is the average one-way price to Madrid Barajas this week. Overall, prices are generally stable for the next 3 months or so. We recommend booking when you can, as seats may be limited.


Popular bus routes to Madrid

Most frequently searched bus routes to Madrid, along with the cheapest price and shortest travel time.
Buses to Madrid from Paris
Fastest travel time16h 10m
Cheapest price£155
Buses to Madrid from Lisbon
Fastest travel time7h 50m
Cheapest price£24

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