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Museo de Arte en Vidrio de Alcorcón (MAVA)
Small local museum inside the castle complex presenting ceramics, archaeology, and Alcorcón’s history. The best place to understand the city’s traditional identity.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Alcorcón is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Alcorcón will cost around $2 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $2.
On Sat, Nov 14, we found 2 buses from Madrid to Alcorcón, including 2 direct services.
On Sat, Nov 14 the direct buses cover the 13 km distance in an average of 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 15 m .
On Sat, Nov 14 the slowest buses will take 15 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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Buses from Madrid to Alcorcón run on average 1 times per day, taking around 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $2 (€2) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 09:30, the last at 20:15. The fastest bus covers the 8 miles (13 km) distance in 20m.
Distance 8 miles (13 km) |
Average bus duration 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $2 (€2) |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 20m |
First bus 9:30 AM |
Last bus 8:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Madrid to Alcorcón.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator CEVESA | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 0h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator CEVESA | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 0h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator CEVESA | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 0h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator CEVESA | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 0h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator CEVESA | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator CEVESA | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $3 |
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Alcorcón buses for today, Friday, November 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 9:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0h15 | 9:45 AM Alcorcón, Av. Móstoles | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0h20 | 7:20 PM Alcorcón, Av. Móstoles | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Small local museum inside the castle complex presenting ceramics, archaeology, and Alcorcón’s history. The best place to understand the city’s traditional identity.
Contemporary glass art museum housed in the Valderas castle. It is Alcorcón’s signature museum, known for its unusual medium and elegant historic setting.
Large municipal arts center that hosts rotating exhibitions, performances, and cultural events. Worth visiting for current local and regional visual arts.
Main central square bordered by civic and religious landmarks. It is the best place to feel old Alcorcón’s atmosphere and everyday local life.
Linear urban park with paths, greenery, and recreation areas. Popular with residents for walking and a good introduction to modern Alcorcón outdoors.
Extensive green zone with trails and the nearby hermitage. It is one of the city’s most appealing outdoor escapes for walking and local traditions.
Hearty Madrid-style chickpea stew with meats, vegetables and broth served in stages. A classic family dish across the Madrid region, including Alcorcón.
Tripe stewed with chorizo, morcilla and paprika. This robust tavern dish is strongly tied to traditional Madrid cooking and local cold-weather meals.
Crusty squid sandwich, usually served simply on bread. It is one of the most iconic and beloved quick bites of the Madrid area.
Refined restaurant known for creative Spanish cuisine and polished service. Suitable for a more upscale meal in Alcorcón.
Traditional Asturian-style venue popular for grilled meats, cider and hearty Spanish dishes in a lively, casual setting.
Classic local restaurant focused on Spanish home-style cooking, generous portions and a familiar neighborhood atmosphere.
Moderate for the Madrid area: lodging is usually cheaper than central Madrid, while dining and local transit stay reasonably priced for most tourists.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. For cafés and taxis, rounding up the bill is common but not expected.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Alcorcón 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 Alcorcón, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Madrid to Alcorcón buses use the Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses to Alcorcón, Av. Móstoles station pair. Use this guide to compare Madrid and Alcorcón 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.
Alcorcón, Av. Móstoles is 2 km from Alcorcón city centre. Public transport options include:
Alcorcón, Av. Móstoles has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi available at nearby facilities. ATMs are available at Alcorcón, Av. Móstoles.
Ticket office support is available at Alcorcón, Av. Móstoles.
Available at Alcorcón, Av. Móstoles: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Alcorcón, Av. Móstoles: Limited accessibility options.
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