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Museo Nacional del Prado
Spain’s premier fine art museum, famed for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Bosch. A top priority for first-time visitors and art lovers.
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$24
Fastest journey
3 h 30 m
Average duration
3 h 30 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
152 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Argamasilla de Alba to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Argamasilla de Alba to Madrid will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
Of the 1 buses that leave Argamasilla de Alba for Madrid on Fri, Jun 26, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 26 the direct buses cover the 152 km distance in an average of 3 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
On Fri, Jun 26 the slowest buses will take 3 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.


Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Argamasilla de Alba to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $22, and a bus costs an average of $24.
Distance: 94 miles (152 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Argamasilla de Alba to Madrid:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Argamasilla de Alba to Madrid costing on average $24 (€20).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 30m.
Tickets start at around $24 (€20) compared to roughly $41 (€34) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $17 (€14). The journey takes 2h 30m versus 1h 55m 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 Grupo Interbus, 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 Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
The table below shows live departures for Argamasilla de Alba to Madrid buses for today, Thursday, June 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:00 PM Argamasilla de Alba | 3h30 | 3:30 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Argamasilla de Alba | 3h30 | 4:30 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Argamasilla de Alba to Madrid run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $24 (€20) but you can travel from only $22 (€18) by train.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 09:15, the last at 14:00. The fastest bus covers the 94 miles (152 km) distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 94 miles (152 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€20) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 3h 30m |
First bus 9:15 AM |
Last bus 2:00 PM |
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Spain’s premier fine art museum, famed for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Bosch. A top priority for first-time visitors and art lovers.
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Madrid’s historic main square, surrounded by arcaded buildings and linked to the city’s Habsburg past. A classic stop for architecture and atmosphere.
Madrid’s central square and symbolic heart, home to the Kilometer Zero marker and the famous Bear and Strawberry Tree statue.
Madrid’s iconic boulevard lined with historic architecture, shops, and theaters. It is one of the city’s busiest and most recognizable streets.
Madrid’s signature chickpea stew, traditionally served in stages with broth, vegetables, chickpeas, and assorted meats. It is one of the city’s most emblematic comfort dishes.
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Moderate for Western Europe: museums and transit are fair, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; small change in cafes, bars, and taxis is appreciated, not required.
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