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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 19
$6
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$6
Fastest journey on Sep 19
56 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
56 m
Buses on Sep 19
3
Distance
57 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from El Espinar 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 Espinar to Madrid will cost around $6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 3 buses from El Espinar to Madrid, including 3 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 57 km distance in an average of 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 56 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 56 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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MULTIMEDIA.Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from El Espinar to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $6 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, while a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 35 miles (57 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$6 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from El Espinar to Madrid:
A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from El Espinar to Madrid costing on average $9.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 55m.
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (57m by bus vs 1h 4m by car) and save roughly $16 compared to fuel and tolls ($6 vs $21). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Avanza, BlaBlaCar.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Avanza | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 08:23AM | Duration 1h13 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Avanza | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:56AM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Avanza | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:56AM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Avanza | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 10:06AM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Avanza | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:56AM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Avanza | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:26AM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Avanza | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:56AM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Avanza | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 04:11PM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Avanza | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:56PM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Avanza | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 08:11PM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Avanza | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 09:11PM | Duration 0h56 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
The table below shows live departures for El Espinar to Madrid buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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MULTIMEDIA. | 8:15 PM El Espinar | 0h56 | 9:11 PM Madrid, Estación de Moncloa | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
MULTIMEDIA. | 8:00 AM El Espinar | 0h56 | 8:56 AM Madrid, Estación de Moncloa | 0 transfersDirect | |
MULTIMEDIA. | 10:30 AM El Espinar | 0h56 | 11:26 AM Madrid, Estación de Moncloa | 0 transfersDirect | |
MULTIMEDIA. | 5:00 PM El Espinar | 0h56 | 5:56 PM Madrid, Estación de Moncloa | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from El Espinar to Madrid run on average 3 times per day, taking around 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $5 if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:15, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 35 miles (57 km) distance in 45m.
Distance 35 miles (57 km) |
Average bus duration 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 45m |
First bus 6:15 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
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Most El Espinar to Madrid buses use the El Espinar to Madrid, Estación de Moncloa station pair. Use this guide to compare El Espinar and Madrid bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
El Espinar has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at El Espinar. ATMs are available at El Espinar.
Ticket office support is available at El Espinar.
Available at El Espinar: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at El Espinar.
Madrid, Estación de Moncloa is 2 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Estación de Moncloa 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 Moncloa (0.2 km), Burger King (0.3 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Estación de Moncloa.
Available at Madrid, Estación de Moncloa: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Estación de Moncloa: Elevators, ramps.
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