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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
€44
Average price
€44
Fastest journey
8 h 20 m
Average duration
8 h 45 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
464 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lepe to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lepe to Madrid will cost around €44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €44.
Of the 2 buses that leave Lepe for Madrid on Mon, Aug 24, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 24 the direct buses cover the 464 km distance in an average of 8 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 20 m .
On Mon, Aug 24 the slowest buses will take 9 h 10 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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BASEOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lepe to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €35, and a flight costs an average of €17.
Distance: 288 miles (464 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€41 Average price Cheapest | €59 Average price | €101 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 32m Average total duration 9h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Lepe to Madrid:
A bus is €17 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lepe to Madrid costing on average €59.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 19m.
Bus takes on average 9h 2m.
Tickets start at around €41 compared to roughly €101 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €60. The journey takes 9h 2m versus 6h 0m 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 Socibus, 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 07:30AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €42 |
Operator Socibus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €35 |
Operator Socibus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €42 |
Operator Socibus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price €35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €45 |
Operator Socibus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €44 |
Operator Socibus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €42 |
Operator Socibus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €44 |
The table below shows live departures for Lepe to Madrid buses for today, Sunday, August 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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BASE | 1:30 PM Lepe, Bus Station Damas | 9h00 | 10:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Lepe to Madrid run on average 5 times per day, taking around 9h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €35 but you can travel from only €17 by flight.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:25. The fastest bus covers the 288 miles (464 km) distance in 9h 0m.
Distance 288 miles (464 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price €35 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 9h 0m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:25 PM |
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Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses -> Puerta del Sol
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lepe 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 Lepe to Madrid buses use the Lepe, Estación de Autobuses Damas to Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses station pair, with some services arriving at Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T1. Use this guide to compare Lepe 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 Barajas T1 is 11 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T1 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 La Pausa (0.2 km), Vinea Madrid (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the departure area.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T1.
Available at Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T1: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T1: Elevators, ramps.
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