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The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ciudad Rodrigo to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ciudad Rodrigo to Madrid will cost around NOK 276 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only NOK 257.
It's difficult to get from Ciudad Rodrigo to Madrid without transferring at least once.
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Buses from Ciudad Rodrigo to Madrid run on average 22 times per day, taking around 3h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at NOK 91 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 01:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 149 miles (240 km) distance in 3h 35m.
Distance 149 miles (240 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price NOK 91 |
Buses per day 22 |
Fastest bus 3h 35m |
First bus 1:20 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Ciudad Rodrigo to Madrid.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator El Pilar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price NOK 257 |
Operator El Pilar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price NOK 257 |
Operator El Pilar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price NOK 257 |
Operator El Pilar | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price NOK 257 |
Operator El Pilar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price NOK 257 |
Operator El Pilar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price NOK 257 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price NOK 232 |
Operator El Pilar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price NOK 257 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price NOK 220 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price NOK 311 |
Operator El Pilar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price NOK 257 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price NOK 356 |
Operator El Pilar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price NOK 257 |
Operator El Pilar | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price NOK 257 |
Operator El Pilar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price NOK 257 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price NOK 267 |
Operator El Pilar | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price NOK 257 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price NOK 267 |
Operator El Pilar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 4h29 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price NOK 257 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price NOK 296 |
Operator El Pilar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price NOK 257 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price NOK 338 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price NOK 311 |
The table below shows live departures for Ciudad Rodrigo to Madrid buses for today, Sunday, November 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal+ Normal | 1:30 PM Ciudad Rodrigo, Bus Station | 10h10 | 11:40 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 1:30 PM Ciudad Rodrigo, Bus Station | 10h29 | 11:59 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 1:30 PM Ciudad Rodrigo, Bus Station | 4h15 | 5:45 PM Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4 | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 4:30 PM Ciudad Rodrigo, Bus Station | 8h10 | 12:40 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 4:30 PM Ciudad Rodrigo, Bus Station | 7h29 | 11:59 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 4:30 PM Ciudad Rodrigo, Bus Station | 7h10 | 11:40 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 8:00 PM Ciudad Rodrigo, Bus Station | 5h00 | 1:00 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 8:00 PM Ciudad Rodrigo, Bus Station | 4h40 | 12:40 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 1 transfer | |
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Normal+ Normal | 9:15 AM Ciudad Rodrigo, Bus Station | 10h30 | 7:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 9:15 AM Ciudad Rodrigo, Bus Station | 12h00 | 9:15 PM Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4 | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 9:15 AM Ciudad Rodrigo, Bus Station | 10h10 | 7:25 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 1 transfer | |
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Most Ciudad Rodrigo to Madrid buses use the Ciudad Rodrigo, Estación De Autobuses to Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) station pair, with some services arriving at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses. Use this guide to compare Ciudad Rodrigo and Madrid bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) is 2 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa).
Available at Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa): 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, Aeropuerto Barajas T4 is 12 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Restaurante El Madroño (0.2 km), La Pausa (0.3 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and throughout the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4.
Available at Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4: Elevators, ramps.
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