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Centro de Visitantes Valle de la Fuenfría
Local visitor center with exhibits on Cercedilla’s mountain environment, traditions, trails, and Sierra de Guadarrama heritage.
Cheapest price on Aug 29
€2
Average ticket price on Aug 29
€3
Fastest journey on Aug 29
20 m
Average journey duration on Aug 29
26 m
Buses on Aug 29
5
Distance
47 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Cercedilla is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Cercedilla will cost around €3 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €2.
On Sat, Aug 29, we found 5 buses from Madrid to Cercedilla, including 5 direct services.
On Sat, Aug 29 the direct buses cover the 47 km distance in an average of 26 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 20 m .
On Sat, Aug 29 the slowest buses will take 40 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Cercedilla among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, while a train costs an average of €6.
Distance: 29 miles (47 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€5 Average price Cheapest | €6 Average price | €10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 18m Average total duration 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Cercedilla:
A bus is €0.52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Cercedilla costing on average €6.
Other travel options to Cercedilla take longer:
Bus takes on average 48m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (48m by bus vs 57m by car) and save roughly €5 compared to fuel and tolls (€5 vs €10). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by BlaBlaCar, Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:59PM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 04:19PM | Duration 1h04 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:34PM | Duration 1h04 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 04:34PM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 04:49PM | Duration 1h04 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:04PM | Duration 1h04 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 05:19PM | Duration 1h04 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 05:34PM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 05:49PM | Duration 1h04 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 06:19PM | Duration 1h04 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 06:49PM | Duration 1h04 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 06:49PM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:04PM | Duration 1h04 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 07:19PM | Duration 1h04 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 07:49PM | Duration 1h04 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 07:49PM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:04PM | Duration 1h04 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 08:19PM | Duration 1h04 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:44PM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 08:44PM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 09:09PM | Duration 1h04 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 09:09PM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 09:49PM | Duration 1h04 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 10:19PM | Duration 1h04 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:44PM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 10:49PM | Duration 1h04 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid | Departure Time 09:52PM | Arrival Time 10:49PM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 11:09PM | Duration 1h04 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 11:39PM | Duration 1h04 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 12:09AM | Duration 1h04 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 12:09AM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €6 |
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Cercedilla buses for today, Friday, August 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:50 PM Madrid | 0h30 | 8:20 PM Cercedilla | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:40 PM Madrid | 0h20 | 9:00 PM Cercedilla | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, August 29 | |||||
![]() | 8:00 AM Madrid | 0h30 | 8:30 AM Cercedilla | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 AM Madrid | 0h20 | 8:50 AM Cercedilla | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Madrid | 0h20 | 2:20 PM Cercedilla | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Madrid to Cercedilla run on average 5 times per day, taking around 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:58, the last at 06:58. The fastest bus covers the 29 miles (47 km) distance in 54m.
Distance 29 miles (47 km) |
Average bus duration 48m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 54m |
First bus 6:58 AM |
Last bus 6:58 AM |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Discover the best of Cercedilla — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Cercedilla trip today.
Local visitor center with exhibits on Cercedilla’s mountain environment, traditions, trails, and Sierra de Guadarrama heritage.
Interpretive space explaining the historic electric mountain railway, with displays useful before riding to the high Sierra.
Small educational exhibition area at Las Dehesas introducing local fauna, forests, and responsible hiking in the national park.
Cercedilla’s best-known recreation area, with streams, pines, trailheads, and easy access to classic family walks in the mountains.
Iconic valley in the national park, prized for forest scenery, historic paths, and some of the town’s most rewarding hikes.
High mountain pass with sweeping views, seasonal snow, and direct access to walking routes and the historic mountain railway.
Hearty mountain stew from the Sierra de Guadarrama, usually with chickpeas, potatoes, pork and cabbage. A classic cold-weather dish in Cercedilla.
Large white beans slowly cooked with chorizo, morcilla and pork. Popular across Madrid’s mountain towns for its rich flavor and warming character.
Charcoal-grilled beef steak, prized in the Guadarrama area where mountain restaurants specialize in simple, high-quality grilled meats.
Traditional mountain restaurant known for grilled meats, roast dishes and a rustic Sierra atmosphere popular with weekend visitors.
Established local dining room with Castilian cooking, generous portions and a classic village setting near the center of Cercedilla.
Casual and well-known spot for tapas, portions and simple regional dishes, suited to a relaxed meal after hiking in the Sierra.
Moderate for Spain. Cercedilla is cheaper than central Madrid, but mountain lodging and weekend dining can raise costs. Local trains are affordable.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Cafes and taxis usually just round up; tipping is not obligatory.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Cercedilla 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 Cercedilla, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Madrid to Cercedilla buses use the Madrid, Estación de Moncloa to San Rafael, Estación de Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Madrid and Cercedilla bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Madrid, Estación de Moncloa is 2 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Estación de Moncloa 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 Moncloa (0.2 km), Burger King (0.3 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Estación de Moncloa.
Available at Madrid, Estación de Moncloa: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Estación de Moncloa: Elevators, ramps.
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