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Museo del Prado
World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
$28
Average ticket price on Sep 18
$29
Fastest journey on Sep 18
3 h 55 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
4 h 6 m
Buses on Sep 18
30
Distance
240 km
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 $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
It's difficult to get from Ciudad Rodrigo to Madrid without transferring at least once.
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NormalOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ciudad Rodrigo to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 29m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, while a bus costs an average of $11.
Distance: 149 miles (240 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $11 compared to roughly $80 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $69. The journey takes 3h 59m versus 3h 0m 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 BlaBlaCar, Gipsyy.
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 01:00AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 06:29AM | Duration 4h09 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator El Pilar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator El Pilar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator El Pilar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator El Pilar | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator El Pilar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator El Pilar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator El Pilar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator El Pilar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator El Pilar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator El Pilar | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator El Pilar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator El Pilar | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator El Pilar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator El Pilar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
The table below shows live departures for Ciudad Rodrigo to Madrid buses for today, Thursday, September 17. 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 | 10:00 AM Ciudad Rodrigo, Bus Station | 5h10 | 3:10 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 10:00 AM Ciudad Rodrigo, Bus Station | 5h30 | 3:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 10:00 AM Ciudad Rodrigo, Bus Station | 6h20 | 4:20 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 11:30 AM Ciudad Rodrigo, Bus Station | 4h50 | 4:20 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 11:30 AM Ciudad Rodrigo, Bus Station | 6h55 | 6:25 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 11:30 AM Ciudad Rodrigo, Bus Station | 5h10 | 4:40 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 1:00 PM Ciudad Rodrigo, Bus Station | 5h45 | 6:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 1:00 PM Ciudad Rodrigo, Bus Station | 5h25 | 6:25 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 1:00 PM Ciudad Rodrigo, Bus Station | 6h25 | 7:25 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 2:30 PM Ciudad Rodrigo, Bus Station | 3h55 | 6:25 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 2:30 PM Ciudad Rodrigo, Bus Station | 4h55 | 7:25 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 2:30 PM Ciudad Rodrigo, Bus Station | 4h15 | 6:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 3:35 PM Ciudad Rodrigo, Bus Station | 6h50 | 10:25 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 3:35 PM Ciudad Rodrigo, Bus Station | 4h55 | 8:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 3:35 PM Ciudad Rodrigo, Bus Station | 6h30 | 10:05 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 5:45 PM Ciudad Rodrigo, Bus Station | 5h55 | 11:40 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 5:45 PM Ciudad Rodrigo, Bus Station | 6h14 | 11:59 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 7:30 PM Ciudad Rodrigo, Bus Station | 4h10 | 11:40 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 7:30 PM Ciudad Rodrigo, Bus Station | 4h29 | 11:59 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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Normal+ Normal | 6:30 AM Ciudad Rodrigo, Bus Station | 7h05 | 1:35 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 6:30 AM Ciudad Rodrigo, Bus Station | 4h55 | 11:25 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 6:30 AM Ciudad Rodrigo, Bus Station | 5h15 | 11:45 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 7:30 AM Ciudad Rodrigo, Bus Station | 4h15 | 11:45 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 7:30 AM Ciudad Rodrigo, Bus Station | 3h55 | 11:25 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 7:30 AM Ciudad Rodrigo, Bus Station | 6h05 | 1:35 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 8:30 AM Ciudad Rodrigo, Bus Station | 5h05 | 1:35 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 8:30 AM Ciudad Rodrigo, Bus Station | 6h40 | 3:10 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 8:30 AM Ciudad Rodrigo, Bus Station | 5h25 | 1:55 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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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 $10 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 $10 |
Buses per day 22 |
Fastest bus 3h 35m |
First bus 1:20 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 14 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ciudad Rodrigo 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 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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