- Must visit
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
$53
Average price
$53
Fastest journey
5 h 55 m
Average duration
6 h 40 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
351 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lorca to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lorca to Madrid will cost around $53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $53.
Of the 4 buses that leave Lorca for Madrid on Fri, Jun 19, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 351 km distance in an average of 6 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 55 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 7 h 25 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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NormalOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lorca to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, and a flight costs an average of $27.
Distance: 218 miles (351 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$54 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price | $67 Average price | $92 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 7m Average total duration 5h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.1kg 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 Lorca to Madrid:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lorca to Madrid costing on average $62 (€51).
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lorca to Madrid costing on average $67 (€55).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 2m.
Bus takes on average 5h 37m.
Tickets start at around $54 (€44) compared to roughly $92 (€75) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $38 (€31). The journey takes 5h 37m versus 4h 33m 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 Alsa, 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 Alsa | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
The table below shows live departures for Lorca to Madrid buses for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 12:20 PM Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses | 7h25 | 7:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:20 PM Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses | 7h05 | 7:25 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:15 PM Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses | 5h55 | 11:10 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:15 PM Lorca, Estacion de Autobuses | 6h15 | 11:30 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Lorca to Madrid run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $51 (€42) but you can travel from only $27 (€22) by flight.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 218 miles (351 km) distance in 5h 15m.
Distance 218 miles (351 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $51 (€42) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 5h 15m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Moderate for Western Europe. Museums and transport are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Locals often round up or leave EUR 1-2 in cafés and 5-10% at restaurants for very good service. Tipping is appreciated, not required.
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