4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Madrid to Ferrol
Cheapest price
$72
Average price
$72
Fastest journey
8 h 30 m
Average duration
11 h 3 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
507 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Ferrol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Ferrol will cost around $72 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $72.
Of the 3 buses that leave Madrid for Ferrol on Sun, May 31, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct buses cover the 507 km distance in an average of 11 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 30 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest buses will take 12 h 30 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.
Normal · Normal10:00 AM12h30Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses10:30 PMFerrol, Estación de Autobuses$721One-way1 transfer- Normal · Normal10:20 AM12h10Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)10:30 PMFerrol, Estación de Autobuses$721One-way1 transfer
Normal11:45 PM8h30Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)8:15 AMFerrol, Estación de Autobuses$721One-way0 transfers
- Normal11:45 PM8h30Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)8:15 AMFerrol, Estación de Autobuses$721One-way0 transfers
- Normal · Normal10:20 AM12h10Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)10:30 PMFerrol, Estación de Autobuses$721One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal10:00 AM12h30Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses10:30 PMFerrol, Estación de Autobuses$721One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Madrid to Ferrol
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Ferrol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a flight costs an average of $40.
Distance: 315 miles (507 km)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$57 Average price Cheapest | $150 Average price | $123 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 2m Average total duration 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 19m Average total duration Fastest 3h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | 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 Ferrol:
A bus is $93 (€75) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Ferrol costing on average $150 (€121).
Other travel options to Ferrol take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 8m.
Bus takes on average 5h 32m.
You'll arrive about 28m sooner (5h 32m by bus vs 6h 0m by car) and save roughly $66 (€53) compared to fuel and tolls ($57 (€46) vs $123 (€100)). 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 Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Madrid to Ferrol Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $72 |
Live departures
Madrid to Ferrol bus times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Ferrol buses for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal · Normal | 10:00 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 12h00 | 10:00 PM Ferrol, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| Normal · Normal | 10:20 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 11h40 | 10:00 PM Ferrol, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| Normal | 11:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 8h30 | 8:15 AM Ferrol, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Madrid to Ferrol by bus or flight
Compare bus and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
May 30
May 31
Jun 01
Jun 02
Jun 03
Jun 04
Jun 05
Jun 06
Jun 07
Jun 08
Jun 09
Jun 10
Jun 11
Jun 12
Jun 13
Jun 14
Jun 15
Jun 16
Jun 17
Jun 18
Jun 19
Why should you book Madrid to Ferrol buses with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Alsa?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Alsa, but also compare tickets for the likes of Alsa Supra to find the best option for your trip from Madrid to Ferrol.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Alsa with all available travel options, which are bus and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Madrid to Ferrol.
Why book with Omio over Checkmybus, Rome2rio or Busbud?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Alsa Supra to find the best option for your trip from Madrid to Ferrol.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Madrid to Ferrol.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid to Ferrol
SpainSpain
Buses from Madrid to Ferrol run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $28 (€22) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 315 miles (507 km) distance in 7h 20m.
Distance 315 miles (507 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€22) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 7h 20m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra from Madrid to FerrolYou can travel by bus between Madrid to Ferrol with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra for as low as $28 (€22). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Alsa
Alsa Supra
BlaBlaCar
Buses from Madrid to Ferrol
To travel by coach from Madrid to Ferrol there are 4 daily departures, half in the early morning and the rest at the end of the night. All the routes last around 8 hours and are presented as long but comfortable journeys, which allow to travel to this Galician locality in optimal conditions.
Which buses go from Madrid to Ferrol?
Madrid Ferrol buses are managed by the prestigious company Alsa, whose vehicles offer the Supra Economy service, through which they guarantee an even more comfortable and satisfactory way of travelling. Thus, users have courtesy wifi, bottle of mineral water, press, films to their liking and headphones.
How long is the bus from Madrid to Ferrol?
The distance separating both cities is 589 kilometers. The fastest journey between the different Madrid Ferrol buses takes 7 hours and 45 minutes, while the longest takes 8 hours and 16 minutes. In all cases, these are direct connections without any scale.
How many buses from Madrid to Ferrol?
There are 4 daily departures connecting the capital of Spain with Ferrol: 2 depart at the point of the morning and another 2 at 0:00 hours. In reality, timetables are concentrated in these two time slots, allowing you to arrive at your destination early in the morning or afternoon, depending on the alternative you choose.
Where do the buses from Madrid to Ferrol depart from and arrive at?
South bus station in Madrid: located in Avenida Méndez Álvaro 83, about 5 kilometres from Plaza de España, it is possible to use bus lines 8, 102, 113, 148 and 152 to reach it. Circular metro number 6 also has a stop in its area. It is a two-storey building with shops, gastronomic premises, waiting room, ticket offices, check-in area and parking for 290 cars.
Ferrol Bus Station: This flirtatious and pleasant station is located about 500 meters from Plaza de España, which is reached by taking a short 7-minute walk. It has vending machines, bathrooms, lockers and information service. In addition, in its surroundings, it has recommended accommodation and gastronomic premises, while the railway station is located just over 300 metres away.
FAQs: Bus from Madrid to Ferrol
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Ferrol 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 Ferrol, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Alsa Supra
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible restrooms.
- Castillo de San Felipe, a historic coastal fortress offering panoramic views of the estuary
- Arsenal Militar de Ferrol, a significant naval base with impressive 18th-century architecture
- Exponav, a maritime museum showcasing naval construction and history
- Playa de Doniños, a popular beach known for its natural beauty and surfing conditions
- Barrio de La Magdalena, a charming neighborhood with narrow streets and traditional Galician architecture.
- Museo Naval, a museum displaying naval artifacts and the history of the Spanish Navy
- Ruta de las Meninas, an outdoor art route featuring murals inspired by Velázquez's famous painting
- Explore the local cuisine at traditional Galician restaurants
- Enjoy a boat tour of the Ferrol estuary
- Visit the Ferrol Vello, the old town area with historical significance and quaint streets.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Alsa Supra
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Within 48 hours, a fee applies.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Alsa Supra
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa Supra
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Alsa Supra
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Madrid to Ferrol
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
DiningATMAccessibilityWCShowerTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Rodilla, Mahoudrid
- Step-free access, elevators, accessible toilets
- Located inside the terminal, well-signposted, accessible, and generally clean
- No public showers in the bus station area; showers available in airport lounges (approx. €15-€30 for lounge access)
- Metro Line 8, Aeropuerto T4, 12 km
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available near the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 2, 44, 82, 132, C1, C2 Metro: 3, 6
More options for your journey from Madrid to Ferrol
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Most popular buses to and from Ferrol and Madrid
Most popular bus connections to Ferrol
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
