- Must visit
Museo del Prado
World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.
Cheapest price on Oct 10
€45
Average ticket price on Oct 10
€52
Fastest journey on Oct 10
5 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Oct 10
5 h 50 m
Buses on Oct 10
17
Distance
383 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Gijón to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gijón to Madrid will cost around €52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €45.
On Sat, Oct 10, we found 17 buses from Gijón to Madrid, including 16 direct services.
On Sat, Oct 10 the direct buses cover the 383 km distance in an average of 5 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 30 m .
On Sat, Oct 10 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.
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NormalBuses from Gijón to Madrid run on average 29 times per day, taking around 6h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.
There are 25 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 237 miles (383 km) distance in 4h 30m.
Distance 237 miles (383 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Buses per day 29 |
Direct buses 25 |
Fastest bus 4h 30m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 70 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €55 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €32 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price €50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €32 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 19h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €128 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price €27 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €45 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price €27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 19h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €106 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 5h09 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €45 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 7h16 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €20 |
The table below shows live departures for Gijón to Madrid buses for today, Friday, October 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 5:45 AM Gijon, Estación de Autobuses | 6h00 | 11:45 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:45 AM Gijon, Estación de Autobuses | 6h15 | 12:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:45 AM Gijon, Estación de Autobuses | 6h45 | 12:30 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy | 8:00 AM Gijon, Estación de Autobuses | 6h00 | 2:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy | 8:00 AM Gijon, Estación de Autobuses | 6h45 | 2:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy | 8:00 AM Gijon, Estación de Autobuses | 5h45 | 1:45 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:00 AM Gijon, Estación de Autobuses | 6h00 | 5:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy | 2:00 PM Gijon, Estación de Autobuses | 5h30 | 7:30 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy | 2:00 PM Gijon, Estación de Autobuses | 6h15 | 8:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy | 2:00 PM Gijon, Estación de Autobuses | 5h45 | 7:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:00 PM Gijon, Estación de Autobuses | 7h00 | 1:00 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:00 PM Gijon, Estación de Autobuses | 6h30 | 12:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:00 PM Gijon, Estación de Autobuses | 6h15 | 12:15 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 7:00 PM Gijon, Estación de Autobuses | 8h00 | 3:00 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
Supra Economy · Normal | 8:00 PM Gijon, Estación de Autobuses | 7h00 | 3:00 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
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World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.
Leading modern art museum best known for Picasso’s Guernica, plus major works by Dalí and Miró.
Celebrated collection of European masters from Van Eyck to Hopper in a refined palace setting.
Madrid’s most famous park offers gardens, a boating lake, monuments, and relaxed walks in the city center.
Lively grand avenue known for architecture, shopping, theaters, and nonstop energy from day to night.
Elegant boulevard linking major museums and landmarks, ideal for a classic central Madrid walk.
A hearty chickpea stew with meats, vegetables, and broth, especially traditional in Madrid and often served in stages.
Crisp fried squid rings served in a baguette roll. This iconic Madrid street food is especially linked to bars around Plaza Mayor.
Tripe stew with chorizo and morcilla in a rich sauce. A classic old Madrid tavern dish with deep local roots.
Refined two-Michelin-star dining focused on seasonal Spanish produce, with elegant modern cooking in a polished fine-dining room.
Traditional Madrid restaurant known for cocido madrileño served in stages, with an old-school dining room and loyal local following.
Historic century-old tavern famed for roast suckling pig and Castilian dishes in a classic, wood-lined setting near Plaza Mayor.
Moderate for Western Europe: hotels vary, dining is reasonable, and public transport is good value for tourists.
Tipping is modest: round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, small change is enough.
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Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses -> Puerta del Sol
There are 30 buses a day from Gijón to Madrid, of which 22 are direct. On the other hand, during the weekend, the frequency is reduced to 3 direct trips and only 1 with a stopover. The duration of the route of the buses without stops is of 5 hours and 35 minutes as minimum. On the other hand, when they make at least 1 interval, it takes more than 7 hours to reach their destination.
All the buses that go from Gijón to Madrid are programmed by ALSA. The company has 3 different types of fares: minimum, reduced and flexible, which allow changes and cancellations. Buses from Gijón to Madrid have comfortable seats, entertainment on board, WC, free wifi connection and plugs for electronic devices in each seat.
The fastest bus from Gijón to Madrid takes 5 hours and 35 minutes to reach its destination, without making any stop. Other itineraries, less fast, have a duration of 7 hours and 16 minutes. Those who make at least one stop, take more than 7 hours to reach the Spanish capital.
From Monday to Saturday there are 30 buses from Gijón to Madrid available that cover the 383 kilometers that separate both Spanish cities; 22 are direct and 8 are transshipment. On the other hand, every Sunday the frequency goes down to 3 direct routes and 1 with scale operated by the company ALSA.
Gijón Bus Station: is located on Magnus Blikstad Street, near the city centre. To travel by public transport to the station, ideally take the bus lines L10, L24 or L25. The site has a large waiting room, cafeteria, information centre and parking.
Southern bus station of Madrid, Barajas T4 airport and Moncloa: you can get to the South station of Madrid by bus lines 148 and 152; to the airport by bus line 203; and to Moncloa by city bus lines C1, C2 and N21. All stations have automatic teller machines, free wifi connection, parking, shops and large waiting rooms.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gijón 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 Gijón to Madrid buses use the Gijon, Estación de Autobuses to Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) station pair, with some services arriving at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses. Use this guide to compare Gijón 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, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) is 12 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Rodilla, Mahoudrid
ATMs are aTMs located throughout T4, major cards accepted .
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid).
Available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): Step-free access, elevators, accessible toilets.
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.
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