4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Madrid to Ciudad Real
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 4 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
161 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Ciudad Real is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Ciudad Real will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 5 buses that leave Madrid for Ciudad Real on Thu, May 07, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 07 the direct buses cover the 161 km distance in an average of 2 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Thu, May 07 the slowest buses will take 2 h 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.
10:20 AM1h30Madrid11:50 AMCiudad Real$111One-way0 transfers- 9:00 PM2h00Madrid11:00 PMCiudad Real$141One-way0 transfers
- 11:00 AM2h10Madrid1:10 PMCiudad Real$141One-way0 transfers
- 3:00 PM2h40Madrid5:40 PMCiudad Real$161One-way0 transfers
- 10:30 AM2h00Madrid12:30 PMCiudad Real$161One-way0 transfers
- 10:20 AM1h30Madrid11:50 AMCiudad Real$111One-way0 transfers
- 9:00 PM2h00Madrid11:00 PMCiudad Real$141One-way0 transfers
- 10:30 AM2h00Madrid12:30 PMCiudad Real$161One-way0 transfers
- 11:00 AM2h10Madrid1:10 PMCiudad Real$141One-way0 transfers
- 3:00 PM2h40Madrid5:40 PMCiudad Real$161One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Madrid to Ciudad Real
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Ciudad Real among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 100 miles (161 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 43m Average total duration 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Ciudad Real:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Ciudad Real costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Ciudad Real take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 13m.
Tickets start at around $23 (€18) compared to roughly $39 (€31) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $16 (€13). The journey takes 2h 13m versus 2h 10m 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 BlaBlaCar, Aisa.
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.
Madrid to Ciudad Real Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $14 |
Live departures
Madrid to Ciudad Real bus times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Ciudad Real buses for tomorrow, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:20 AM Madrid | 1h30 | 11:50 AM Ciudad Real | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:30 AM Madrid | 2h00 | 12:30 PM Ciudad Real | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:00 AM Madrid | 2h10 | 1:10 PM Ciudad Real | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:00 PM Madrid | 2h40 | 5:40 PM Ciudad Real | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:00 PM Madrid | 2h00 | 11:00 PM Ciudad Real | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid to Ciudad Real
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Buses from Madrid to Ciudad Real run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $23 (€18) but you can travel from only $15 (€12) by train.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 09:45, the last at 18:00. The fastest bus covers the 100 miles (161 km) distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 100 miles (161 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€18) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 4h 0m |
First bus 9:45 AM |
Last bus 6:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 4 days |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, Aisa, Samar, AISA from Madrid to Ciudad RealYou can travel by bus between Madrid to Ciudad Real with BlaBlaCar, Aisa, Samar, AISA for as low as $15 (€12). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Madrid to Ciudad Real
The Madrid Ciudad Real bus line is the most economical solution to go from the capital of Spain to this city of Castile and La Mancha in about 3 hours of travel. The 200-kilometre route is available every day of the week.
Which buses go from Madrid to Ciudad Real?
Samar is the company in charge of managing the route in Madrid Ciudad Real buses, one of the companies with the longest trajectory in Spain and with numerous itineraries in the region. Despite its long history, it has modern, air-conditioned and adapted vehicles.
How long does the bus from Madrid to Ciudad Real take?
The journey of the Madrid Ciudad Real buses takes approximately 3 hours and is completed without transfers, although stops are made at intermediate locations.
How many buses are there from Madrid to Ciudad Real?
Normally there is 1 daily departure for the Madrid Ciudad Real bus line. Part of the bedside at midday, while on weekends it is first thing in the morning.
Where do the buses from Madrid to Ciudad Real depart from and arrive at?
Station of Madrid Sur: located in Méndez Álvaro 83, is also known by the name of that street. About 3 kilometres from the centre of Madrid and 10 minutes from Atocha, as it has a stop on local lines C1, C5, C7 and C10. It also has a metro line 6 stop, as well as intercity bus lines 8, 37, 58, 102, 113, 148 and 152, and intercity lines 418, 419 and 423. It has a taxi service and public parking. In terms of services, it has restaurants, a pharmacy, a police station, shops, toilets and waiting halls, among others.
Ciudad Real Station: is located on the Fuensanta 2 highway, less than 1 kilometer from the Plaza Mayor and the historic center. In the station there is a bar-restaurant with varied food. It has banks for waiting in the area of the platforms. In the vicinity stop the urban buses of lines 3 and 5. The latter connects it with the other great gateway to the city by public transport: the AVE station. Less than 100 metres away there are supermarkets and a leisure centre with cinemas.
FAQs: Bus from Madrid to Ciudad Real
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Ciudad Real 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 Ciudad Real, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Samar
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Aisa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Puerta de Toledo, a well-preserved medieval gate and one of the most iconic landmarks in Ciudad Real
- Catedral de Santa María del Prado, a Gothic-style cathedral known for its impressive altarpiece and beautiful stained glass windows
- Plaza Mayor, the central square surrounded by historic buildings and a hub for local events and gatherings
- Museo del Quijote, a museum dedicated to the famous literary character Don Quixote, featuring exhibits on the novel and its cultural impact
- Iglesia de San Pedro, a beautiful church with a mix of architectural styles and historical significance.
- Explore the local gastronomy with a tapas tour through the city's best bars and restaurants
- Attend a performance at the Teatro Quijano, a cultural venue hosting a variety of shows and events
- Visit the Provincial Museum to discover the region's archaeological and artistic heritage
- Enjoy a leisurely stroll or a picnic in Parque de Gasset, a large urban park with green spaces and walking paths
- Participate in a wine tasting tour to sample some of the finest wines from the La Mancha region.
- Samar
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- Aisa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 20% fee.
- Samar
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20) and one checked bag up to 25kg (70x50x30).
- Aisa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20) and one checked bag up to 25kg (70x50x30).
- Samar
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- Aisa
- 15€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- Samar
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- Aisa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- additional fee may apply.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Madrid to Ciudad Real
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
- La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5
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