- Must visit
Museo del Prado
World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.
Cheapest price
€29
Average price
€29
Fastest journey
6 h 47 m
Average duration
7 h 35 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
255 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Alfaro to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alfaro to Madrid will cost around €29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €29.
It's difficult to get from Alfaro to Madrid without transferring at least once.
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NormalOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alfaro to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €18, and a flight costs an average of €20.
Distance: 158 miles (255 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€45 Average price | €32 Average price Cheapest | €107 Average price | €52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 41m Average total duration 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Alfaro to Madrid:
A train is €13 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Alfaro to Madrid costing on average €45.
A train is €75 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alfaro to Madrid costing on average €107.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 42m.
Bus takes on average 4h 11m.
Tickets start at around €45 compared to roughly €52 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €7. The journey takes 4h 11m versus 3h 14m 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 BlaBlaCar.
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 BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator Jimenez Movilidad | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator Jimenez Movilidad | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator ALSA | Departure Time 12:13PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 6h47 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €40 |
Operator Conda | Departure Time 12:13PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 7h52 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator Jimenez Movilidad | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator Jimenez Movilidad | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €47 |
Operator ALSA | Departure Time 02:42PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 4h18 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator Jimenez Movilidad | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator Jimenez Movilidad | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator Jimenez Movilidad | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €45 |
The table below shows live departures for Alfaro to Madrid buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:50 PM Alfaro | 3h50 | 11:40 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Normal+ Normal | 12:13 PM Alfaro, Bus Station | 7h52 | 8:05 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 12:13 PM Alfaro, Bus Station | 8h07 | 8:20 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 12:13 PM Alfaro, Bus Station | 6h47 | 7:00 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Alfaro to Madrid run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €40 but you can travel from only €18 by train.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:00, the last at 12:13. The fastest bus covers the 158 miles (255 km) distance in 4h 18m.
Distance 158 miles (255 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price €40 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 4h 18m |
First bus 7:00 AM |
Last bus 12:13 PM |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 63 days |
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