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Museo del Prado
World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.
Cheapest price on Oct 07
€133
Average ticket price on Oct 07
€151
Fastest journey on Oct 07
1 d 2 h 5 m
Average journey duration on Oct 07
1 d 7 h 9 m
Buses on Oct 07
7
Distance
1312 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bologna to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Madrid will cost around €151 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €133.
It's difficult to get from Bologna to Madrid without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusBuses from Bologna to Madrid run on average 9 times per day, taking around 27h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €15 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:14, the last at 23:54. The fastest bus covers the 815 miles (1312 km) distance in 24h 35m.
Distance 815 miles (1312 km) |
Average bus duration 27h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price €15 |
Buses per day 9 |
Fastest bus 24h 35m |
First bus 12:14 AM |
Last bus 11:54 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 27h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €116 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 32h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €140 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 26h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 37h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €116 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 35h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €135 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 34h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price €109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 40h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €120 |
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Madrid buses for today, Tuesday, October 6. 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 | 6:10 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 37h15 | 7:25 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:10 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 37h45 | 7:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 34h40 | 8:40 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 27h30 | 8:40 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:10 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 32h45 | 2:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 26h05 | 10:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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Most Bologna to Madrid buses use the Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) 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 Bologna and Madrid bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Autostazione (in the station), Trattoria del Rosso (0.5 km), Osteria Broccaindosso (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
Available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre): Elevators, ramps.
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.
Madrid, Avenida de América is 3 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Avenida de América 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 Rincón (0.5 km), La Vaca Argentina (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and on the second floor.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Avenida de América.
Available at Madrid, Avenida de América: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Avenida de América: Elevators, ramps.
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