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Museo Nacional del Prado
Spain’s premier art museum, famous for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Bosch. A core stop on Madrid’s Golden Triangle of Art.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Abades to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 45 miles (73 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$7 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Abades to Madrid:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Abades to Madrid costing on average $9 (€7).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 53m.
You'll arrive about 14m sooner (1h 0m by bus vs 1h 14m by car) and save roughly $11 (€9) compared to fuel and tolls ($7 (€6) vs $18 (€15)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by BlaBlaCar.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Avanza | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 06:11PM | Duration 1h21 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Avanza | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 07:11PM | Duration 1h21 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
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Buses from Abades to Madrid run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 10:00, the last at 17:50. The fastest bus covers the 45 miles (73 km) distance in 1h 21m.
Distance 45 miles (73 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 1h 21m |
First bus 10:00 AM |
Last bus 5:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
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Spain’s premier art museum, famous for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Bosch. A core stop on Madrid’s Golden Triangle of Art.
Spain’s leading museum of modern and contemporary art, best known for Picasso’s Guernica alongside works by Dalí and Miró.
Major collection spanning medieval to modern art, with celebrated works by Caravaggio, Monet, Van Gogh, Hopper, and Kandinsky.
Madrid’s most famous park, ideal for strolling, rowing, people-watching, and seeing monuments such as the Crystal Palace.
The symbolic center of Madrid and Spain’s radial road network, always busy and central to city life and celebrations.
Madrid’s best-known boulevard, lined with landmark architecture, theaters, shops, and rooftop viewpoints popular with visitors.
Madrid’s classic chickpea stew, traditionally served in stages with broth, vegetables, chickpeas, and assorted meats. It is one of the city’s signature comfort dishes.
A famous Madrid sandwich of fried squid rings in crusty bread, especially associated with bars around Plaza Mayor. It is a simple local staple and iconic snack.
A rich Madrid-style tripe stew cooked with chorizo, morcilla, and paprika. It is a traditional cold-weather dish with deep roots in local tavern cuisine.
Historic restaurant founded in the 18th century, famous for roast suckling pig and other classic Castilian dishes in an old-world setting.
Well-known traditional restaurant celebrated for huevos rotos and classic Madrid dining. The atmosphere is polished but rooted in old tavern tradition.
Historic tavern especially known for cocido madrileño cooked in individual clay pots. A strong choice for an authentic, traditional meal.
Moderate for Western Europe: tapas and transit are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Locals often round up or leave EUR 1-2 at cafes; about 5-10% in restaurants for great service. Taxis are usually rounded up.
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