Buses from UK cities to Madrid offer an affordable and comfortable route to the Spanish capital. There's one major bus station in Madrid - the Estacion Sur de Autobuses. It enjoys a very convenient location, just south of the city center, and travellers can hop onto Metro services to transfer anywhere in the city. Onward travel via Renfe rail services is easy to organise, and there are plenty of accommodation options in the vicinity of the bus station.

Which is the main bus station in Madrid?

Madrid's major bus arrival point is the Estacion Sur de Autobuses (the southern bus station). The bus station isn't right at the heart of the city, but getting to attractions and accommodation in downtown neighbourhoods won't be hard. Passengers can transfer in seconds to the Metro or overground Cercanias trains via Mendez Alfaro Station, and local buses stop at the station as well.

Which bus companies offer buses to Madrid?

Buses from London to Madrid are always provided by Eurolines, which runs a daily service into the Estacion Sur de Autobuses. One change will normally be required en route, and this usually takes place in Paris. So city hopping trips involving the Spanish and French capitals are possible.

Why travel by bus to Madrid?

Buses to Madrid from London take around 26-28 hours, so why use buses to make the trip? For starters, the cost of traveling by Eurolines buses can be dramatically less than flights from Heathrow or Manchester. And buses tend to be extremely comfortable, with services like wifi. So those who need to work can often do so during their journey. Finally, transfers in Paris offer an extra dimension for tourists, opening up plenty of additional attractions.

Before you travel to Madrid by bus - good to know!

Before boarding buses to Madrid from London, it's worth arranging a Madrid Tourist Travel Pass. These provide unlimited travel across the city's public transport network, and can be purchased for durations of 1-7 days. To get hold of one, purchase a Tarjeta Multi card at the bus station and charge it with the right pass. Aside from that, try to get off the beaten track. Catch a La Liga match at Getafe, visit the exhibitions at the Fundacion Mapfre, and wander the streets of bohemian Malasaña. It's full of great vintage clothing stores and music shops.

Bus companies: Ovanesovi Group, Alsa and Infobus to Madrid

You can travel by bus to Madrid with Ovanesovi Group, Alsa and Infobus. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals available.

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French bus company from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French carpooling service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long bus journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags.

Alsa is the main bus company in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK bus company National Express. Alsa offers a wide variety of national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers every year. Apart from the Standard fare, Alsa provides ticket types like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes for those looking to save money on bus journeys. While most travelers don’t mind traveling on normal buses with basic services like bathrooms, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe buses like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.

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