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Centro de Interpretación de Laredo
Local interpretation center on Laredo’s history, heritage, and traditions. A practical starting point for understanding the town beyond the beach.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
$53
Average ticket price on Sep 18
$60
Fastest journey on Sep 18
5 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
6 h 35 m
Buses on Sep 18
7
Distance
334 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Laredo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Laredo will cost around $60 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $53.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 7 buses from Madrid to Laredo, including 1 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct buses cover the 334 km distance in an average of 6 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 30 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest buses will take 7 h 20 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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Normal · NormalOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Laredo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $60 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $60, while a flight costs an average of $298.
Distance: 207 miles (334 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$60 Average price Cheapest | $298 Average price | $2 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 12m Average total duration 5h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Laredo:
A bus is $238 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Laredo costing on average $298.
Other travel options to Laredo take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 42m.
Tickets start at around $60 compared to roughly $2 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-57.33. The journey takes 5h 42m versus 4h 35m 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.
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 08:50AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Laredo buses for tomorrow, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 8:00 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 5h30 | 1:30 PM Laredo, Estación De Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 11:00 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 7h35 | 6:35 PM Laredo, Estación De Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h20 | 6:35 PM Laredo, Estación De Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 12:30 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 6h50 | 7:20 PM Laredo, Estación De Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 1:00 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 6h20 | 7:20 PM Laredo, Estación De Autobuses | 1 transfer |
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Buses from Madrid to Laredo run on average 25 times per day, taking around 5h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $52 but you can travel from only $37 by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 207 miles (334 km) distance in 4h 45m.
Distance 207 miles (334 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $52 |
Buses per day 25 |
Fastest bus 4h 45m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of Laredo — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Laredo trip today.
Local interpretation center on Laredo’s history, heritage, and traditions. A practical starting point for understanding the town beyond the beach.
Interpretive exhibition area connected with the Santoña, Victoria and Joyel marshes nearby. Valuable for understanding the bay’s ecology.
Exhibition venue inside the old market building, used for rotating art and cultural displays. Useful for catching current local programming.
Laredo’s medieval old town, filled with narrow lanes, stone houses, and historic gates. The essential area for atmosphere and heritage.
Long urban beach promenade beside Salvé Beach, ideal for strolling with sea views. Popular for sunsets and everyday local life.
Large sandy beach backed by town and promenade. It is one of Cantabria’s signature coastal spaces for walking and scenery.
Fresh anchovies from the Cantabrian Sea, often served salted, marinated, or on toast. Laredo is closely linked to quality anchovy fishing and preserving.
A rich fishermen’s stew of fish and potatoes, traditional along the Cantabrian coast. It reflects the local seafaring culture and everyday home cooking.
Line-caught tuna prepared simply grilled or stewed. It is especially valued in summer when bonito del norte season is central to coastal Cantabrian cuisine.
Established seafood restaurant known for fresh fish, shellfish, and traditional Cantabrian cooking in a polished but relaxed setting.
Popular traditional venue for tapas, rabas, and seafood plates. Casual atmosphere and a reliable choice near the center of Laredo.
Well-known dining spot serving rice dishes, fish, and regional specialties with a comfortable classic restaurant feel.
Moderate for northern Spain. Hotels rise in summer, but dining and local transport stay reasonable versus larger coastal resorts.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis: round up. Cafes: small change only.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Laredo 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 Laredo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Madrid to Laredo buses use the Madrid, Avenida de América to Laredo, Estación De Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Madrid and Laredo bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Madrid, Avenida de América is 3 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Avenida de América 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 Rincón (0.5 km), La Vaca Argentina (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and on the second floor.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Avenida de América.
Available at Madrid, Avenida de América: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Avenida de América: 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.
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