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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 Aug 29
$30
Average ticket price on Aug 29
$40
Fastest journey on Aug 29
5 h 20 m
Average journey duration on Aug 29
5 h 32 m
Buses on Aug 29
5
Distance
412 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from El Ejido to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from El Ejido to Madrid will cost around $40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
On Sat, Aug 29, we found 5 buses from El Ejido to Madrid, including 5 direct services.
On Sat, Aug 29 the direct buses cover the 412 km distance in an average of 5 h 32 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 20 m .
On Sat, Aug 29 the slowest buses will take 6 h 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.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from El Ejido to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of $286 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $286, while a flight costs an average of $286.
Distance: 256 miles (412 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$286 Average price Cheapest | $113 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator ALSA | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
The table below shows live departures for El Ejido to Madrid buses for today, Friday, August 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:30 PM El Ejido | 6h10 | 7:40 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:30 PM El Ejido | 6h10 | 10:40 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:10 PM El Ejido | 5h00 | 12:10 AM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:20 PM El Ejido | 5h30 | 2:50 AM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, August 29 | |||||
![]() | 4:00 AM El Ejido | 5h20 | 9:20 AM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:30 AM El Ejido | 5h20 | 11:50 AM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 AM El Ejido | 6h00 | 5:00 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Take a bus from El Ejido to Madrid and enjoy the approximately 256 miles (412 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 08:35, the last at 19:05.
Distance 256 miles (412 km) |
First bus 8:35 AM |
Last bus 7:05 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
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