- Must visit
Museo Nacional del Prado
Spain’s premier fine art museum, famed for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Bosch. A top priority for first-time visitors and art lovers.
Cheapest price
$63
Average price
$65
Fastest journey
5 h 25 m
Average duration
7 h 56 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
341 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Gandia to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gandia to Madrid will cost around $65 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $63.
Of the 15 buses that leave Gandia for Madrid on Fri, Jul 03, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 03 the direct buses cover the 341 km distance in an average of 7 h 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 25 m .
On Fri, Jul 03 the slowest buses will take 10 h 40 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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Normal · NormalOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Gandia to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $11, and a flight costs an average of $26.
Distance: 211 miles (341 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$65 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price | $81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 53m Average total duration 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Gandia to Madrid:
A train is $39 (€32) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gandia to Madrid costing on average $65 (€54).
A train is $40 (€33) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gandia to Madrid costing on average $66 (€54).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 30m.
Bus takes on average 4h 23m.
Tickets start at around $65 (€54) compared to roughly $81 (€67) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $16 (€13). The journey takes 4h 23m versus 4h 5m 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 Avanza, BlaBlaCar.
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 05:20AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:02AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 11h28 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Avanza | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Avanza | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Avanza | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Avanza | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $31 |
The table below shows live departures for Gandia to Madrid buses for today, Thursday, July 2. 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 | 5:20 PM Gandía, Estación de Autobuses | 13h10 | 6:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 5:20 PM Gandía, Estación de Autobuses | 13h45 | 7:05 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
NORMAL. | 6:00 PM Gandía, Estación de Autobuses | 5h35 | 11:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
NORMAL. | 6:10 PM Gandia | 5h25 | 11:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, July 3 | |||||
Normal · Normal | 7:00 AM Gandía, Estación de Autobuses | 8h30 | 3:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 7:00 AM Gandía, Estación de Autobuses | 9h30 | 4:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 7:00 AM Gandía, Estación de Autobuses | 13h30 | 8:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 9:05 AM Gandía, Estación de Autobuses | 11h25 | 8:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 9:05 AM Gandía, Estación de Autobuses | 12h25 | 9:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 9:05 AM Gandía, Estación de Autobuses | 13h10 | 10:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 1:35 PM Gandía, Estación de Autobuses | 16h55 | 6:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 1:35 PM Gandía, Estación de Autobuses | 10h40 | 12:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 1:35 PM Gandía, Estación de Autobuses | 16h25 | 6:00 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Gandia to Madrid run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $61 (€50) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by train.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:45, the last at 18:10. The fastest bus covers the 211 miles (341 km) distance in 6h 20m.
Distance 211 miles (341 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $61 (€50) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 6h 20m |
First bus 6:45 AM |
Last bus 6:10 PM |
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Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
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Best time to book 49 days |
Discover the best of Madrid — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Madrid trip today.
Spain’s premier fine art museum, famed for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Bosch. A top priority for first-time visitors and art lovers.
Madrid’s leading modern art museum, best known for Picasso’s Guernica alongside major works by Dalí and Miró. Essential for 20th-century art.
A major collection spanning medieval to modern art, completing Madrid’s Golden Triangle of Art. Strong for European painting and accessible curation.
Madrid’s historic main square, surrounded by arcaded buildings and linked to the city’s Habsburg past. A classic stop for architecture and atmosphere.
Madrid’s central square and symbolic heart, home to the Kilometer Zero marker and the famous Bear and Strawberry Tree statue.
Madrid’s iconic boulevard lined with historic architecture, shops, and theaters. It is one of the city’s busiest and most recognizable streets.
Madrid’s signature chickpea stew, traditionally served in stages with broth, vegetables, chickpeas, and assorted meats. It is one of the city’s most emblematic comfort dishes.
A classic Madrid sandwich of fried squid rings in crusty bread, especially associated with bars around Plaza Mayor. It is one of the city’s most iconic quick bites.
A rich traditional stew made with tripe, chorizo, and morcilla in a paprika-forward sauce. It is a historic Madrid tavern specialty.
Classic casual bar famed for fried cod and old-school tapas, popular for a quick authentic stop in central Madrid.
Celebrated traditional restaurant known for huevos rotos and classic Spanish cooking in a refined but lively setting.
Historic tavern especially known for cocido madrileño cooked in individual clay pots, with a classic old-Madrid feel.
Moderate for Western Europe: museums and transit are fair, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; small change in cafes, bars, and taxis is appreciated, not required.
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Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses -> Sol, Madrid
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gandia 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 Gandia to Madrid buses use the Gandia to Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses station pair, with some services arriving at Madrid, Aeropuerto (Parking de Autobuses T1). Use this guide to compare Gandia and Madrid bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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 (Parking de Autobuses T1) has practical services for this route, including ATM, Taxis, WC, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
ATMs are available at Madrid, Aeropuerto (Parking de Autobuses T1).
Available at Madrid, Aeropuerto (Parking de Autobuses T1): Taxis, WC.
Available at Madrid, Aeropuerto (Parking de Autobuses T1): Bike Parking, Car Rental.
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