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Museo Nacional del Prado
Spain’s premier art museum, famed for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco. A cornerstone of Madrid’s Golden Triangle of Art and a top priority for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$88
Average price
$120
Fastest journey
19 h 5 m
Average duration
20 h 13 m
Buses per day
9
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 $120 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $88.
It's difficult to get from Grenoble to Madrid without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · 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 $57. 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 $57, and a train costs an average of $207.
Distance: 579 miles (933 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$108 Average price Cheapest | $207 Average price | $178 Average price | $313 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 |
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 Grenoble to Madrid:
A bus is $71 (€57) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Grenoble to Madrid costing on average $178 (€144).
A bus is $99 (€80) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Grenoble to Madrid costing on average $207 (€167).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 15m.
Bus takes on average 17h 43m.
Tickets start at around $108 (€87) compared to roughly $313 (€253) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $206 (€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 Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $169 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 24h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 28h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 21h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 22h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 21h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 19h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 19h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $156 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 19h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 18h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 19h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 23h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $206 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 18h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $225 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 19h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 19h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 23h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 19h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 21h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 19h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 20h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 19h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $71 |
The table below shows live departures for Grenoble to Madrid buses for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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51982 · 3186 | 2:15 PM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 19h40 | 9:55 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 | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:05 PM Grenoble, Avenue des Martyrs (Oxford) | 21h30 | 3:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
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 | 7:00 PM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 20h35 | 3:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 PM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 19h55 | 2:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, June 16 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:25 AM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 25h00 | 7:25 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 transfers | |
5130 · 4003 | 9:00 AM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 28h15 | 1:15 PM 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 | 1:35 PM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 20h40 | 10:15 AM 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 $57 (€46) but you can travel from only $37 (€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 $57 (€46) |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 18h 10m |
First bus 12:14 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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