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Museo Nacional del Prado
Madrid’s premier art museum, famed for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Bosch. A cornerstone of the city’s Golden Triangle of Art.
Cheapest price
$71
Average price
$75
Fastest journey
7 h
Average duration
7 h 51 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
509 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from A Coruña to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from A Coruña to Madrid will cost around $75 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $71.
Of the 8 buses that leave A Coruña for Madrid on Sun, May 31, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct buses cover the 509 km distance in an average of 7 h 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest buses will take 8 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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NormalOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from A Coruña to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $24, and a flight costs an average of $27.
Distance: 316 miles (509 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$62 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest | $215 Average price | $121 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 50m Average total duration 6h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from A Coruña to Madrid:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from A Coruña to Madrid costing on average $62 (€50).
A train is $162 (€130) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from A Coruña to Madrid costing on average $215 (€174).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 4m.
Bus takes on average 6h 20m.
Tickets start at around $62 (€50) compared to roughly $121 (€98) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $59 (€48). The journey takes 6h 20m versus 5h 51m 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.
Direct services are operated by Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra.
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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
The table below shows live departures for A Coruña to Madrid buses for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal · Normal | 9:00 AM A Coruña, Estación de Autobuses | 10h30 | 7:30 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 1 transfer | |
Supra Economy | 3:10 PM A Coruña, Estación de Autobuses | 7h00 | 10:10 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy | 3:10 PM A Coruña, Estación de Autobuses | 7h15 | 10:25 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:30 PM A Coruña, Estación de Autobuses | 8h00 | 6:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:30 PM A Coruña, Estación de Autobuses | 8h30 | 7:00 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect |
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Buses from A Coruña to Madrid run on average 12 times per day, taking around 6h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) but you can travel from only $24 (€19) by train.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 316 miles (509 km) distance in 7h 15m.
Distance 316 miles (509 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 7h 15m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Discover the best of Madrid — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Madrid trip today.
Madrid’s premier art museum, famed for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Bosch. A cornerstone of the city’s Golden Triangle of Art.
Spain’s national museum of 20th-century and contemporary art, best known for Picasso’s Guernica and strong collections by Dalí and Miró.
A major art museum spanning Old Masters to modern works, complementing the Prado and Reina Sofía with an exceptionally broad private collection.
Madrid’s grand historic square, lined with arcades and elegant façades, and a classic starting point for exploring the old center.
The symbolic heart of Madrid, known for Kilometer Zero, the clock tower, and constant energy day and night.
Madrid’s most famous park, ideal for walks, boating, monuments, gardens, and popular photo spots such as the Crystal Palace area.
Madrid’s signature chickpea stew, served in courses with broth, vegetables, and assorted meats. It is one of the city’s most traditional comfort dishes.
A classic Madrid sandwich of fried squid rings in crusty bread, especially associated with bars around Plaza Mayor. It is simple, iconic, and widely loved.
A rich stew of tripe, chorizo, and morcilla cooked with paprika. It is a historic Madrid tavern dish with bold, hearty flavors.
Historic restaurant founded in the eighteenth century, famous for roast meats and classic Castilian cooking in an atmospheric old setting.
Legendary traditional restaurant best known for huevos rotos, with a polished yet classic tavern feel and strong local reputation.
Iconic spot for churros con chocolate, open long hours and known for a lively, historic atmosphere near the city center.
Moderate for Western Europe. Museums and transport are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave EUR 1-2 in cafés; 5-10% in restaurants for very good service. Taxis are often rounded up, but tipping is not obligatory.
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Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses -> Puerta del Sol, Madrid
A Coruña-Madrid buses leave from the bus station of the Galician city, and have three points of arrival in the capital of Spain: terminal 4 of the Madrid - Barajas Adolfo Suárez airport, the Moncloa interchange and the Madrid - Sur bus station. All the buses make the route in a direct way, having up to seven a day. With Omio, buying the ticket is as easy as using the search engine or the exclusive app.
The only company that provides the bus service A Coruña-Madrid is ALSA.
The bus journey between A Coruña and Madrid has an average duration of 8 hours . The fastest one is the one that leaves at 23.30 from the Galician city, which takes 7 hours in total. On the other hand, the slowest leaves at 10.45 and has a duration of 8 hours and 45 minutes.
The early morning bus leaves at 6.40 a.m. from the Galician city and arrives in the capital of Spain at 1.55 p.m. The last one is the already mentioned of the 23.30.
The average ticket price is 50€
There are several urban bus lines that arrive at A Coruña station, among them the 20, the 24 and the UDC. From the places to which it arrives in Madrid, Moncloa connects with buses 573 601 611 611A 612 613 621 622 623 624 625 626 627 628 629, among others. The T4 has a metro stop with line 8. The Madrid Sur bus station is connected by suburban trains on lines C-1, C-7 and C-10, as well as numerous urban bus lines.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from A Coruña to Madrid by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madrid, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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