- Must visit
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
$12
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h 5 m
Buses per day
26
Distance
88 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ávila to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ávila to Madrid will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 26 buses that leave Ávila for Madrid on Mon, Jun 01, 26 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 01 the direct buses cover the 88 km distance in an average of 1 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .
On Mon, Jun 01 the slowest buses will take 1 h 10 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 Ávila to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 54 miles (88 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Ávila to Madrid:
A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ávila to Madrid costing on average $14 (€11).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 39m.
Tickets start at around $12 (€10) compared to roughly $24 (€19) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $12 (€9). The journey takes 1h 38m versus 1h 27m 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 Jiménez Dorado, BlaBlaCar, MonBus, Jiménez Dorado.
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 01:40AM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Jiménez Dorado | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Jiménez Dorado | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Jiménez Dorado | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 07:16AM | Duration 1h06 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Jiménez Dorado | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Jiménez Dorado | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Jiménez Dorado | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Jiménez Dorado | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Jiménez Dorado | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Jiménez Dorado | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Jiménez Dorado | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Jiménez Dorado | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Jiménez Dorado | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:42PM | Duration 1h12 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Jiménez Dorado | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Jiménez Dorado | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Jiménez Dorado | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Jiménez Dorado | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Jiménez Dorado | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Jiménez Dorado | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Jiménez Dorado | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
The table below shows live departures for Ávila to Madrid buses for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 8:30 AM Ávila, Estación De Autobuses | 1h50 | 10:20 AM Madrid, Aeropuerto de Madrid-Barajas(T1-T2-T4) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:30 AM Ávila, Estación De Autobuses | 1h10 | 9:40 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:30 AM Ávila, Estación De Autobuses | 1h20 | 9:50 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:00 PM Ávila, Estación De Autobuses | 1h45 | 1:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:30 PM Ávila, Estación De Autobuses | 1h12 | 4:42 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:30 PM Ávila, Estación De Autobuses | 1h00 | 4:30 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:00 PM Ávila, Estación De Autobuses | 1h20 | 6:20 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:00 PM Ávila, Estación De Autobuses | 1h35 | 6:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:30 PM Ávila, Estación De Autobuses | 1h20 | 7:50 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:30 PM Ávila, Estación De Autobuses | 1h35 | 8:05 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:00 PM Ávila, Estación De Autobuses | 1h45 | 9:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, June 1 | |||||
Normal | 5:20 AM Ávila, Estación De Autobuses | 1h08 | 6:28 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:20 AM Ávila, Estación De Autobuses | 1h20 | 6:40 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:50 AM Ávila, Estación De Autobuses | 1h10 | 7:00 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:50 AM Ávila, Estación De Autobuses | 1h25 | 7:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:10 AM Ávila, Estación De Autobuses | 1h06 | 7:16 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:20 AM Ávila, Estación De Autobuses | 1h15 | 7:35 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:20 AM Ávila, Estación De Autobuses | 1h35 | 7:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:30 AM Ávila, Estación De Autobuses | 1h20 | 7:50 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:30 AM Ávila, Estación De Autobuses | 1h45 | 8:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:00 AM Ávila, Estación De Autobuses | 2h15 | 9:15 AM Madrid, Aeropuerto de Madrid-Barajas(T1-T2-T4) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:00 AM Ávila, Estación De Autobuses | 1h50 | 8:50 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:00 AM Ávila, Estación De Autobuses | 1h15 | 8:15 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Ávila to Madrid run on average 20 times per day, taking around 1h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€9) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by train.
There are 20 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:20, the last at 22:00. The fastest bus covers the 54 miles (88 km) distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 54 miles (88 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€9) |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 20 |
Fastest bus 1h 0m |
First bus 5:20 AM |
Last bus 10:00 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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The Ávila Madrid buses start their journey at the Ávila Bus Station and end at the Estación Sur de Madrid. In this sense, there are between 8 and 10 buses that, every day, make this route in a direct way because there are only 88 kilometers that separate both cities.
Jiménez Dorado Autocares is the company responsible for covering the route between Ávila and Madrid. It has buses with up to 60 seats with television, air conditioning and heating and adapted for people with reduced mobility.
This bus journey Ávila Madrid is generally made in 1 hour and 30 minutes . However, the fastest one takes 1 hour and 20 minutes and leaves at 6:00, while the slowest one needs 1 hour and 50 minutes to complete it and leaves at 7.00.
.The first Ávila Madrid bus of the day leaves at 6:00 and the last one at 21:00.
The average price of the Ávila Madrid bus ticket is approximately 7.50€.
Ávila Madrid buses start their journey at the Ávila Bus Station, which is located at Avenida de Madrid Nº 2. Specifically, it can be reached by the taxi service, which operates 24 hours, or through the urban bus lines 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 during the day. Its facilities offer lockers, parcels and electronic ticket sales. On the other hand, the route ends at Madrid's Estación Sur de Autobuses located at Calle Méndez Álvaro Nº 83. Getting there is very easy thanks to urban bus lines 102, 113, 148 and 152, as well as through the 1 and 6 of the metro and the C-1, C-5, C-7 and C-10 of the suburban train. It has WiFi, cafeteria, shops and luggage lockers.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ávila 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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