The cheapest buses from Bordeaux to Madrid
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bordeaux to Madrid will cost around $ 58 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $ 55.
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The fastest buses from Bordeaux to Madrid
Fastest Journey
9 h 10 m
Average
9 h 48 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
554 km
Of the 6 buses that leave Bordeaux for Madrid every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 554 km distance in an average of 9 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 10 h 45 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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Bus Information between Bordeaux and Madrid
 | Distance | 343 miles (554 km) |
 | Average bus duration | 9 h 10 min |
 | Average bus ticket price | $52 (€42) |
 | Direct bus | Yes |
 | Bus companies | Alsa, Eurolines Switzerland, Flixbus, Eurolines France, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International or Infobus |
Buses from Bordeaux to Madrid cover the 343 miles (554 km) long trip taking on average 9 h 10 min with our travel partners like Alsa, Eurolines Switzerland, Flixbus, Eurolines France, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International or Infobus. There are direct bus services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this journey for as low as $37 (€30), but the average price of bus tickets is $52 (€42). Travelers depart most frequently from Bordeaux Saint-Jean and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83.
Bus companies
Travel with Alsa and FlixBus from Bordeaux to Madrid
You can travel by bus between Bordeaux and Madrid with Alsa and FlixBus for as low as $37 (€30). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Enjoy one of the most comfortable travel experiences at a budget price with a bus between Bordeaux and Madrid with Alsa. The Alsa bus ride covers 343 miles (554 km) from Bordeaux to Madrid at prices starting as low as $40 (€32). Alsa even has different ticket types on select routes for the budget traveler in mind, including Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares. Simply check Omio for Alsa bus schedules and tickets and book the best Bordeaux - Madrid bus for you.
As Spain’s main bus company offering thousands of regional and urban routes throughout the country, plus more than 300 international routes in 16 different European countries and Morocco, Alsa offers an impressive fleet of buses with different levels of comfort and amenities on offer. Aside from the Alsa Normal bus with free WiFi, bathrooms, footrests and entertainment on board, the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium buses provide more luxurious services when traveling by road, depending on the specific route.
Alsa's current ticket policies due to COVID-19 for your bus from Bordeaux to Madrid are the following:
- Normal conditions apply
- Cashless payments recommended
- Online booking and check-in recommended
Travel Tips
Travel between Bordeaux, France and Madrid, Spain by bus is: Partially open.
Can I enter Spain from France?
International entry status: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of France
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Spain from Bordeaux?
Conditions of entry:
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
- Specific entry restrictions may apply for travel to Spain: Canary Islands
- Health screen upon arrival
- Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing
- Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
- Pre-arrival Health Control Form (FCS) required
What are the safety rules to follow in Madrid, Spain?
All travelers in Spain must observe these coronavirus safety measures:
- Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask: Mandatory
The information above was last checked on 9/20/21. Remember to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your bus from Bordeaux to Madrid as this information can change.
The restriction level for your return bus to Bordeaux, France from Madrid is: Partially open.
Is my return bus into Bordeaux from Madrid restricted?
International entry is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Spain
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in France from Madrid?
Conditions of reentry:
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 1 days before arrival
- Entry is allowed only for fully vaccinated travellers
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
- Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
- Exempted International Movement Certificate for travel required
What are the safety rules to follow in Bordeaux, France?
The government of France has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Social distancing required: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
- Face mask required: Mandatory
Last checked on 9/19/21. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your bus to Bordeaux from Madrid closer to your date of departure here here.
When taking the bus between Bordeaux and Madrid, you can choose to depart from bus stations like Bordeaux, Gare Saint Jean, Bordeaux, Quai de Paludate and Bordeaux, Quai de Paludate. Your trip can end in bus stations such as Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83, Madrid, Estación de Moncloa and Madrid, Méndez Álvaro - Terminal.
Omio customers who travel this route most frequently depart from Bordeaux Saint-Jean and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83.
You can find the most popular departure bus station for this trip, Bordeaux Saint-Jean, located approximately 1 mile (s) / 2 km from the city center of Bordeaux. The most popular arrival bus station in Madrid, called Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83, is located around 2 mile (s) / 3 km away from its city center.
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