- Must visit
Museo del Prado
World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.
Cheapest price
$127
Average price
$185
Fastest journey
19 h 50 m
Average duration
21 h 52 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
1037 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Dijon to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dijon to Madrid will cost around $185 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $127.
It's difficult to get from Dijon to Madrid without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dijon to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $55. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.0 - 2.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $55, and a train costs an average of $272.
Distance: 644 miles (1037 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$87 Average price Cheapest | $272 Average price | $198 Average price | $373 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
20h 26m Average total duration 19h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 1m Average total duration 9h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.0 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 3.1 - 6.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dijon to Madrid:
A bus is $111 (€91) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dijon to Madrid costing on average $198 (€163).
A bus is $184 (€151) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dijon to Madrid costing on average $272 (€223).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 31m.
Bus takes on average 19h 56m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 19h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 27h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $198 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 26h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $180 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 23h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $146 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 24h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 24h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 24h25 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 24h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $158 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 23h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $139 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 22h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 32h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $174 |
The table below shows live departures for Dijon to Madrid buses for today, Wednesday, July 15. 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 | 7:50 AM Dijon, Gare Routière | 26h25 | 10:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 AM Dijon, Gare Routière | 23h25 | 7:25 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 AM Dijon, Gare Routière | 23h55 | 7:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 AM Dijon, Gare Routière | 24h20 | 8:40 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 AM Dijon, Gare Routière | 23h50 | 8:10 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:35 PM Dijon, Gare Routière | 24h20 | 2:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:45 PM Dijon, Gare Routière | 21h35 | 1:20 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:45 PM Dijon, Gare Routière | 23h35 | 3:20 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 PM Dijon, 21e Siècle Dijon (Université) | 22h55 | 2:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 PM Dijon, 21e Siècle Dijon (Université) | 23h35 | 3:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:25 PM Dijon, Gare Routière | 32h00 | 7:25 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 transfers | |
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Normal · Normal | 2:45 AM Dijon, Gare Routière | 21h35 | 12:20 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 2:45 AM Dijon, Gare Routière | 19h50 | 10:35 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Dijon to Madrid run on average 8 times per day, taking around 19h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $55 (€45) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:14, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 644 miles (1037 km) distance in 18h 35m.
Distance 644 miles (1037 km) |
Average bus duration 19h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $55 (€45) |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 18h 35m |
First bus 12:14 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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