- Must visit
Museo del Prado
World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.
Cheapest price
$92
Average price
$184
Fastest journey
18 h 14 m
Average duration
18 h 59 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
933 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Grenoble to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Grenoble to Madrid will cost around $184 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $92.
It's difficult to get from Grenoble to Madrid without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Grenoble to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $56. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, and a train costs an average of $204.
Distance: 579 miles (933 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$106 Average price Cheapest | $204 Average price | $176 Average price | $310 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 13m Average total duration 17h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 45m Average total duration 8h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.8 - 5.6kg 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 Grenoble to Madrid:
A bus is $70 (€57) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Grenoble to Madrid costing on average $176 (€144).
A bus is $98 (€80) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Grenoble to Madrid costing on average $204 (€167).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 15m.
Bus takes on average 17h 43m.
Tickets start at around $106 (€87) compared to roughly $310 (€253) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $203 (€166). The journey takes 17h 43m versus 11h 47m 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 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 FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 25h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $194 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 24h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $337 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 27h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $220 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 22h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $193 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 21h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $168 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 21h40 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $181 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 21h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $137 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 20h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $213 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 19h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $172 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 19h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 20h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 19h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 18h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $144 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 19h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 19h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $131 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 22h25 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 23h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 23h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 20h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 21h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 19h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 19h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $175 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 19h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $172 |
The table below shows live departures for Grenoble to Madrid buses for today, Thursday, July 30. 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 | 6:05 PM Grenoble, Avenue des Martyrs (Oxford) | 20h50 | 2:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:05 PM Grenoble, Avenue des Martyrs (Oxford) | 21h30 | 3:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:35 PM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 19h20 | 2:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:35 PM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 20h00 | 3:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, July 31 | |||||
5130 · 4003 | 9:00 AM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 27h45 | 12:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:05 AM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 21h20 | 7:25 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 AM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 21h10 | 8:10 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal | 1:20 PM Grenoble | 18h14 | 7:34 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 1:20 PM Grenoble | 19h15 | 8:35 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
50224 · 3186 | 1:30 PM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 20h25 | 9:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:35 PM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 19h05 | 8:40 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 PM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 19h00 | 10:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
94766 · 54153 | 3:40 PM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 22h25 | 2:05 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Grenoble to Madrid run on average 7 times per day, taking around 17h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $56 (€46) but you can travel from only $36 (€30) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:14, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 579 miles (933 km) distance in 18h 10m.
Distance 579 miles (933 km) |
Average bus duration 17h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $56 (€46) |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 18h 10m |
First bus 12:14 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Most Grenoble to Madrid buses use the Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard to Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses station pair, with some services arriving at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid). Use this guide to compare Grenoble and Madrid bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Le Petit Vatel (0.5 km), Brasserie Chavant (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard.
Available at Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard: Elevators, ramps.
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.
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