- Must visit
Aquarium Finisterrae
Public aquarium focused on Atlantic marine life, with indoor exhibits and ocean-facing pools. One of the city’s best-known modern attractions by the sea.
Cheapest price
$26
Average price
$73
Fastest journey
6 h 50 m
Average duration
7 h 22 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
509 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to A Coruña is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to A Coruña will cost around $73 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
Of the 14 buses that leave Madrid for A Coruña on Tue, May 19, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 19 the direct buses cover the 509 km distance in an average of 7 h 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 50 m .
On Tue, May 19 the slowest buses will take 7 h 50 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 train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to A Coruña among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $24, and a flight costs an average of $42.
Distance: 316 miles (509 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$63 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $212 Average price | $122 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 25m Average total duration 6h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg 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 Madrid to A Coruña:
A train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to A Coruña costing on average $63 (€51).
A train is $160 (€129) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to A Coruña costing on average $212 (€171).
Other travel options to A Coruña take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 18m.
Bus takes on average 6h 55m.
Tickets start at around $63 (€51) compared to roughly $122 (€99) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $59 (€48). The journey takes 6h 55m versus 5h 51m 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, Alsa Supra.
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 08:00AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 21h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 20h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 23h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $71 |
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to A Coruña buses for today, Monday, May 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 11:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 8h15 | 8:00 AM A Coruña, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Normal | 12:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 7h30 | 8:00 AM A Coruña, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:30 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 9h00 | 6:30 PM A Coruña, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 8h15 | 6:30 PM A Coruña, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:30 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 8h00 | 6:30 PM A Coruña, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 21h25 | 12:25 PM A Coruña, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
Supra Economy | 3:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 8h05 | 11:50 PM A Coruña, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 20h40 | 12:25 PM A Coruña, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 23h10 | 3:50 PM A Coruña, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Supra Economy | 4:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 7h05 | 11:50 PM A Coruña, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 8h50 | 1:35 AM A Coruña, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy | 5:00 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 6h50 | 11:50 PM A Coruña, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 7h50 | 1:35 AM A Coruña, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:00 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 7h35 | 1:35 AM A Coruña, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Madrid to A Coruña run on average 14 times per day, taking around 6h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) but you can travel from only $24 (€19) by train.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 316 miles (509 km) distance in 6h 30m.
Distance 316 miles (509 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 6h 30m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Discover the best of A Coruña — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect A Coruña trip today.
Public aquarium focused on Atlantic marine life, with indoor exhibits and ocean-facing pools. One of the city’s best-known modern attractions by the sea.
Interactive museum dedicated to the human body and human experience, set in a striking seafront building. A strong family-friendly stop on the city’s science-museum circuit.
Fine arts museum with Galician, Spanish, and European painting, sculpture, and decorative arts. A rewarding stop for visitors interested in regional culture.
The city’s main square, framed by arcaded buildings and the imposing town hall. A must-see public space and natural starting point for exploring the center.
A Coruña’s old town, with historic lanes, churches, small squares, and sea views. Best explored on foot for atmosphere and architectural character.
Long seafront promenade wrapping around much of the city and linking beaches, cliffs, and major sights. Ideal for walking, cycling, and sunset views.
Galician-style octopus, boiled and served with olive oil, paprika, and coarse salt. A regional classic found in taverns and festivals.
A savory baked pie, often filled with tuna, cod, or meat with onions and peppers. One of Galicia’s most iconic everyday foods.
Goose barnacles harvested from the rough Galician coast. Briny and highly prized, they are a signature seafood delicacy of the area.
Refined Michelin-starred restaurant with panoramic views, known for modern Galician cuisine and elegant tasting menus.
Established contemporary spot serving updated Galician dishes with quality local produce in a stylish but relaxed atmosphere.
Well-known seafood restaurant popular for fresh shellfish, fish, and classic Galician preparations in a polished traditional setting.
Moderate by Spanish standards. Tapas and local lunches are affordable, while seafront dining and summer hotels cost more.
Service is usually included. Locals often round up or leave EUR 1-2 in cafés, 5-10% in restaurants for great service, and small change for taxis.
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