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Museo Nacional del Prado
Spain’s premier art museum, famous for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Bosch. A core stop on Madrid’s Golden Triangle of Art.
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$19
Fastest journey
2 h 45 m
Average duration
3 h 1 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
202 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Calatayud to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Calatayud to Madrid will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 5 buses that leave Calatayud for Madrid on Fri, May 15, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 15 the direct buses cover the 202 km distance in an average of 3 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
On Fri, May 15 the slowest buses will take 3 h 15 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 Calatayud to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $6.
Distance: 125 miles (202 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Calatayud to Madrid:
A bus is $6 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Calatayud to Madrid costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 42m.
Tickets start at around $20 (€16) compared to roughly $47 (€38) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $28 (€22). The journey takes 2h 42m versus 2h 42m 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 Alsa, 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 BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
The table below shows live departures for Calatayud to Madrid buses for tomorrow, Friday, May 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 7:15 AM Calatayud, Estación de Autobuses | 3h00 | 10:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:15 AM Calatayud, Estación de Autobuses | 3h15 | 10:30 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:25 PM Calatayud, Estación de Autobuses | 2h45 | 6:10 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:25 PM Calatayud, Estación de Autobuses | 3h10 | 6:35 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:25 PM Calatayud, Estación de Autobuses | 2h55 | 12:20 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 transfersDirect |
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Buses from Calatayud to Madrid run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by train.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:30, the last at 21:25. The fastest bus covers the 125 miles (202 km) distance in 2h 55m.
Distance 125 miles (202 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 2h 55m |
First bus 6:30 AM |
Last bus 9:25 PM |
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Spain’s premier art museum, famous for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Bosch. A core stop on Madrid’s Golden Triangle of Art.
Spain’s leading museum of modern and contemporary art, best known for Picasso’s Guernica alongside works by Dalí and Miró.
Major collection spanning medieval to modern art, with celebrated works by Caravaggio, Monet, Van Gogh, Hopper, and Kandinsky.
Madrid’s most famous park, ideal for strolling, rowing, people-watching, and seeing monuments such as the Crystal Palace.
The symbolic center of Madrid and Spain’s radial road network, always busy and central to city life and celebrations.
Madrid’s best-known boulevard, lined with landmark architecture, theaters, shops, and rooftop viewpoints popular with visitors.
Madrid’s classic chickpea stew, traditionally served in stages with broth, vegetables, chickpeas, and assorted meats. It is one of the city’s signature comfort dishes.
A famous Madrid sandwich of fried squid rings in crusty bread, especially associated with bars around Plaza Mayor. It is a simple local staple and iconic snack.
A rich Madrid-style tripe stew cooked with chorizo, morcilla, and paprika. It is a traditional cold-weather dish with deep roots in local tavern cuisine.
Historic restaurant founded in the 18th century, famous for roast suckling pig and other classic Castilian dishes in an old-world setting.
Well-known traditional restaurant celebrated for huevos rotos and classic Madrid dining. The atmosphere is polished but rooted in old tavern tradition.
Historic tavern especially known for cocido madrileño cooked in individual clay pots. A strong choice for an authentic, traditional meal.
Moderate for Western Europe: tapas and transit are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Locals often round up or leave EUR 1-2 at cafes; about 5-10% in restaurants for great service. Taxis are usually rounded up.
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