- Must visit
Museo del Prado
World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.
Cheapest price
€60
Average price
€77
Fastest journey
21 h 55 m
Average duration
23 h 4 m
Buses per day
19
Distance
1354 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Antwerp to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Antwerp to Madrid will cost around €77 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €60.
It's difficult to get from Antwerp to Madrid without transferring at least once.
1646 · 4003
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51112 · 3163
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Antwerp to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €46, and a train costs an average of €370.
Distance: 841 miles (1354 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€78 Average price Cheapest | €88 Average price | €428 Average price | €384 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
22h 34m Average total duration 22h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 23h 1m Average total duration 22h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Antwerp to Madrid:
A bus is €10 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Antwerp to Madrid costing on average €88.
A bus is €349 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Antwerp to Madrid costing on average €428.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 22h 4m.
Train takes on average 22h 31m.
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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 FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 29h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 28h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 26h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 24h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 26h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 23h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 25h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 24h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 28h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 27h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 24h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €66 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 25h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 25h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 25h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 25h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price €75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 22h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 23h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €69 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 23h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 23h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €68 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 21h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 34h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 33h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €77 |
The table below shows live departures for Antwerp to Madrid buses for today, Monday, August 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 AM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 24h40 | 11:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 AM Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem) | 27h45 | 2:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 AM Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem) | 24h20 | 11:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
1646 · 4003 | 11:30 AM Antwerpen, P+R Luchtbal | 25h45 | 1:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
51122 · 4003 | 11:50 AM Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem) | 25h25 | 1:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 AM Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem) | 25h25 | 1:20 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 PM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 26h45 | 2:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 PM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 25h10 | 1:20 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
83133 · 3163 | 3:40 PM Antwerpen, P+R Luchtbal | 23h30 | 3:10 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
1658 · 3163 | 4:05 PM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 23h05 | 3:10 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
51112 · 3163 | 5:15 PM Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem) | 21h55 | 3:10 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:55 PM Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem) | 34h00 | 7:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 PM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 31h45 | 7:25 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 PM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 33h00 | 8:40 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, August 25 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 AM Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem) | 32h15 | 10:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 AM Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem) | 30h10 | 8:10 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 AM Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem) | 30h55 | 8:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 AM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 24h05 | 7:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 AM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 23h35 | 7:25 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 AM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 25h05 | 10:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 AM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 23h00 | 8:10 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 AM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 23h45 | 8:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Antwerp to Madrid run on average 12 times per day, taking around 22h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €46 but you can travel from only €23 by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 841 miles (1354 km) distance in 21h 55m.
Distance 841 miles (1354 km) |
Average bus duration 22h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price €46 |
Buses per day 12 |
Fastest bus 21h 55m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:55 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.
World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.
Leading modern art museum best known for Picasso’s Guernica, plus major works by Dalí and Miró.
Celebrated collection of European masters from Van Eyck to Hopper in a refined palace setting.
Madrid’s most famous park offers gardens, a boating lake, monuments, and relaxed walks in the city center.
Lively grand avenue known for architecture, shopping, theaters, and nonstop energy from day to night.
Elegant boulevard linking major museums and landmarks, ideal for a classic central Madrid walk.
A hearty chickpea stew with meats, vegetables, and broth, especially traditional in Madrid and often served in stages.
Crisp fried squid rings served in a baguette roll. This iconic Madrid street food is especially linked to bars around Plaza Mayor.
Tripe stew with chorizo and morcilla in a rich sauce. A classic old Madrid tavern dish with deep local roots.
Refined two-Michelin-star dining focused on seasonal Spanish produce, with elegant modern cooking in a polished fine-dining room.
Traditional Madrid restaurant known for cocido madrileño served in stages, with an old-school dining room and loyal local following.
Historic century-old tavern famed for roast suckling pig and Castilian dishes in a classic, wood-lined setting near Plaza Mayor.
Moderate for Western Europe: hotels vary, dining is reasonable, and public transport is good value for tourists.
Tipping is modest: round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, small change is enough.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Antwerp 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.

Most Antwerp to Madrid buses use the Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) to Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses station pair, with some services arriving at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid). Use this guide to compare Antwerp and Madrid bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the station premises.
Ticket office support is available at Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats).
Available at Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats): Elevators, ramps.
Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem) is 3 km from Antwerp city centre. Public transport options include:
Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several dining options nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem). ATMs are available at Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem).
Ticket office support is available at Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem).
Available at Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem): Wheelchair accessible areas.
Antwerpen, P+R Luchtbal is 4 km from Antwerp city centre. Public transport options include:
Antwerpen, P+R Luchtbal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Antwerpen, P+R Luchtbal. ATMs are available at Antwerpen, P+R Luchtbal.
Ticket office support is available at Antwerpen, P+R Luchtbal.
Available at Antwerpen, P+R Luchtbal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Antwerpen, P+R Luchtbal: The station is accessible to people with disabilities.
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses is 3 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km), La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
Available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) is 12 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Rodilla, Mahoudrid
ATMs are aTMs located throughout T4, major cards accepted .
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid).
Available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): Step-free access, elevators, accessible toilets.
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