- Must visit
Museo del Prado
World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.
Cheapest price on Oct 06
$70
Average ticket price on Oct 06
$119
Fastest journey on Oct 06
21 h 5 m
Average journey duration on Oct 06
22 h 25 m
Buses on Oct 06
11
Distance
1316 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Brussels to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels to Madrid will cost around $119 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $70.
It's difficult to get from Brussels to Madrid without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusBuses from Brussels to Madrid run on average 20 times per day, taking around 20h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:40, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 817 miles (1316 km) distance in 18h 35m.
Distance 817 miles (1316 km) |
Average bus duration 20h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 |
Buses per day 20 |
Fastest bus 18h 35m |
First bus 12:40 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 70 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:35AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 31h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:11AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 30h44 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 27h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 26h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 23h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 25h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 25h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 24h15 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 22h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 23h55 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 28h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 21h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 27h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 22h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 23h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 21h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 23h45 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 24h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 23h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 39h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $154 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 23h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 23h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 20h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 22h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 21h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 20h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 34h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $113 |
The table below shows live departures for Brussels to Madrid buses for today, Monday, October 5. 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 · FlixBus | 3:40 PM Brussels, Avenue des Magnolias (King Baudouin) | 39h45 | 7:25 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 PM Brussels, Avenue des Magnolias (King Baudouin) | 40h15 | 7:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 34h25 | 8:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 33h40 | 8:10 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 transfers | |
| Tuesday, October 6 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:40 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 23h45 | 7:25 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:40 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 24h15 | 7:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
50917 · 3161 | 9:30 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 24h15 | 9:45 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
98083 · 3161 | 9:50 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 23h55 | 9:45 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:05 AM Brussels, Gare Du Midi | 28h50 | 2:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:05 AM Brussels, Gare Du Midi | 25h25 | 11:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:05 AM Brussels, Gare Du Midi | 24h10 | 10:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 21h05 | 8:10 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 21h50 | 8:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 23h10 | 10:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
50324 · 3161 | 11:30 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 22h15 | 9:45 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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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 Brussels 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 Brussels to Madrid buses use the Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) 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 Brussels and Madrid bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) is 2 km from Brussels city centre. Public transport options include:
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Midi (in the station), Belgian Bites (in the station), Fritland Express (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and throughout the station.
Ticket office support is available at Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
Available at Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi): Elevators, ramps.
Brussels, Gare Du Midi is 1 km from Brussels city centre. Public transport options include:
Brussels, Gare Du Midi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Various dining options are nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at Brussels, Gare Du Midi. ATMs are available at Brussels, Gare Du Midi.
Ticket office support is available at Brussels, Gare Du Midi.
Available at Brussels, Gare Du Midi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brussels, Gare Du Midi: Station is accessible for individuals with disabilities.
Brussel, Avenue des Magnolias (Koning Boudewijn) is 5 km from Brussels city centre. Public transport options include:
Brussel, Avenue des Magnolias (Koning Boudewijn) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Brussel, Avenue des Magnolias (Koning Boudewijn). ATMs are available at Brussel, Avenue des Magnolias (Koning Boudewijn).
Ticket office support is available at Brussel, Avenue des Magnolias (Koning Boudewijn).
Available at Brussel, Avenue des Magnolias (Koning Boudewijn): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brussel, Avenue des Magnolias (Koning Boudewijn): Accessible for people with reduced mobility.
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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