- Must visit
Museo de los Caminos
Gaudí’s palace museum explores the Camino, sacred art, and the building itself; Astorga’s standout museum experience.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
$38
Average ticket price on Sep 18
$40
Fastest journey on Sep 18
3 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
3 h 41 m
Buses on Sep 18
13
Distance
300 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Astorga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Astorga will cost around $40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 13 buses from Madrid to Astorga, including 13 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct buses cover the 300 km distance in an average of 3 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest buses will take 3 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 bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Astorga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $39 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, while a train costs an average of $61.
Distance: 186 miles (300 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$39 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Astorga:
A bus is $22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Astorga costing on average $61.
Other travel options to Astorga take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 26m.
Tickets start at around $39 compared to roughly $67 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $28. The journey takes 4h 26m versus 3h 19m 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, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, Samar.
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 04:15AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $38 |
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Astorga buses for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 10:15 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 5h30 | 3:45 PM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy | 2:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 3h30 | 5:45 PM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 5h25 | 10:10 PM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 4h25 | 10:10 PM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 4h30 | 4:15 AM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 3h45 | 4:15 AM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:00 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 4h00 | 12:00 PM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:15 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 3h45 | 12:00 PM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 6h30 | 3:45 PM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:30 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 4h35 | 2:05 PM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:00 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 5h45 | 3:45 PM Astorga, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Madrid to Astorga run on average 11 times per day, taking around 4h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $37 but you can travel from only $22 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 186 miles (300 km) distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 186 miles (300 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 2h 45m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of Astorga — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Astorga trip today.
Gaudí’s palace museum explores the Camino, sacred art, and the building itself; Astorga’s standout museum experience.
Museum inside the cathedral with sculpture, goldsmithing, and liturgical treasures that illuminate centuries of local faith and art.
Excellent local museum on Astorga’s Roman past, featuring mosaics, inscriptions, and finds from ancient Asturica Augusta.
Astorga’s lively main square, framed by the town hall and arcades, ideal for architecture, people-watching, and local atmosphere.
Historic route connecting major monuments, with Roman traces, churches, and noble buildings that summarize the old city well.
Historic approach used by pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago, adding cultural depth and a strong sense of route heritage.
Cocido maragato is Astorga’s signature chickpea stew with pork and meats, served in reverse order. It is the emblematic dish of Maragatería cuisine.
Mantecadas de Astorga are buttery sponge cakes with a protected status. Their rich aroma and paper wrappers make them the city’s best-known traditional sweet.
Hojaldres de Astorga are crisp puff pastries glazed with sugar. They are a classic local pastry linked to the city’s long confectionery tradition.
Refined restaurant known for updated Leonese cuisine and polished service. A strong choice for tasting regional products in an elegant setting.
Traditional dining room celebrated for cocido maragato. A classic stop for hearty local food in a historic Astorga atmosphere.
Well-known local restaurant serving Leonese dishes, grilled meats, and regional specialties. Casual and dependable for a traditional meal.
Astorga is cheaper than major Spanish cities. Rooms, meals, and local transport are generally modest, though summer and Camino demand can raise central prices.
Tipping is optional. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, small change is enough.
On weekdays from Monday to Friday there are four bus connections from Madrid-Barajas airport to the city of Astorga in the northwest of Spain. The total journey time for the route is at least 6:00 hours. One of the buses leaves the bus stop at Terminal 4 of the airport at 00:45 a.m. at night.
Between the airport of the Spanish capital Madrid and Astorga in the northwest of the country there are buses operated by the Spanish buses company ALSA Transportes.
The shortest journey by bus from Madrid to Astorga takes between 6:00 and 10:00 hours. Less convenient connections may take more time.
From Monday to Friday ALSA Transportes offers four daily bus services from Madrid to Astorga. Departures from Terminal 4 of Madrid-Barajas airport will be at 00:45, 11:15, 13:30 and 14:45 and 15:45 respectively.
At which bus station in Madrid does the bus depart? Departure point of all buses for journeys on the Madrid - Astorga route is Terminal 4 of Barajas International Airport.
At which bus station does the bus arrive in Astorga? One stop on the line Madrid - Astorga is the bus stop at the Carretera N-120 in San Justo de la Vega.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Astorga 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 Astorga, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Madrid to Astorga buses use the Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses to Astorga, Estación de Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Madrid and Astorga 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, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) is 12 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Rodilla, Mahoudrid
ATMs are aTMs located throughout T4, major cards accepted .
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid).
Available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): Step-free access, elevators, accessible toilets.
Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) is 2 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa).
Available at Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa): Elevators, ramps.
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