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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
$37
Average price
$62
Fastest journey
8 h 49 m
Average duration
9 h 13 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
526 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cascais to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cascais to Madrid will cost around $62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
Of the 8 buses that leave Cascais for Madrid on Sun, Jun 07, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 07 the direct buses cover the 526 km distance in an average of 9 h 13 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 49 m .
On Sun, Jun 07 the slowest buses will take 9 h 50 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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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cascais 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 flight which can get you there in 1h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $23.
Distance: 326 miles (526 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $125 Average price |
9h 40m Average total duration 9h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cascais to Madrid:
A bus is $92 (€75) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cascais to Madrid costing on average $125 (€102).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 10m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 15h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 05:09PM | Duration 9h19 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 18h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 17h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 04:59AM | Duration 8h49 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 05:59AM | Duration 8h49 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 06:59AM | Duration 8h49 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $14 |
The table below shows live departures for Cascais to Madrid buses for today, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:50 AM Alcabideche, Av. República (CascaiShopping - Terminal) | 9h50 | 7:40 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:50 AM Alcabideche, Av. República (CascaiShopping - Terminal) | 9h19 | 7:09 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:25 PM Alcabideche, Av. República (CascaiShopping - Terminal) | 11h20 | 7:45 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:25 PM Alcabideche, Av. República (CascaiShopping - Terminal) | 10h45 | 7:10 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 PM Sintra, Portela Estacao Sul | 10h25 | 7:10 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
3515 | 9:10 PM Alcabideche, Av. República (CascaiShopping - Terminal) | 8h49 | 6:59 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:10 PM Alcabideche, Av. República (CascaiShopping - Terminal) | 9h20 | 7:30 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:10 PM Alcabideche, Av. República (CascaiShopping - Terminal) | 8h49 | 6:59 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Cascais to Madrid run on average 15 times per day, taking around 9h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 326 miles (526 km) distance in 7h 15m.
Distance 326 miles (526 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 7h 15m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 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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