The cheapest and fastest buses from Madrid to Medinaceli
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$17
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 33 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
136 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Medinaceli is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Medinaceli will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 8 buses that leave Madrid for Medinaceli on Wed, Jun 03, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 03 the direct buses cover the 136 km distance in an average of 1 h 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Wed, Jun 03 the slowest buses will take 1 h 35 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.
Normal8:00 AM1h35Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América9:35 AMMedinaceli, Avenida Madrid (Estación)$171One-way0 transfers
Normal3:00 PM1h45Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América4:45 PMMedinaceli, Avenida Madrid (Estación)$171One-way0 transfers
Normal3:15 PM1h30Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)4:45 PMMedinaceli, Avenida Madrid (Estación)$171One-way0 transfers
Normal12:00 PM1h35Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América1:35 PMMedinaceli, Avenida Madrid (Estación)$171One-way0 transfers
Normal7:45 PM1h30Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)9:15 PMMedinaceli, Avenida Madrid (Estación)$171One-way0 transfers
Normal3:15 PM1h30Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)4:45 PMMedinaceli, Avenida Madrid (Estación)$171One-way0 transfers
Normal7:45 PM1h30Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)9:15 PMMedinaceli, Avenida Madrid (Estación)$171One-way0 transfers
Normal8:00 AM1h35Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América9:35 AMMedinaceli, Avenida Madrid (Estación)$171One-way0 transfers
Normal12:00 PM1h35Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América1:35 PMMedinaceli, Avenida Madrid (Estación)$171One-way0 transfers
Normal10:15 AM1h35Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)11:50 AMMedinaceli, Avenida Madrid (Estación)$171One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Madrid to Medinaceli
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Medinaceli among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 43m. 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 $16, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 84 miles (136 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Medinaceli:
A bus is $0.76 (€0.61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Medinaceli costing on average $18 (€14).
Other travel options to Medinaceli take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 12m.
Tickets start at around $17 (€14) compared to roughly $31 (€25) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $14 (€12). The journey takes 1h 43m versus 1h 36m 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, BlaBlaCar.
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 Medinaceli Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Live departures
Madrid to Medinaceli bus times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Medinaceli buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 8:00 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 1h35 | 9:35 AM Medinaceli, Avenida Madrid (Estación) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:00 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 1h50 | 11:50 AM Medinaceli, Avenida Madrid (Estación) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1h35 | 11:50 AM Medinaceli, Avenida Madrid (Estación) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:00 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 1h35 | 1:35 PM Medinaceli, Avenida Madrid (Estación) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:00 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 1h45 | 4:45 PM Medinaceli, Avenida Madrid (Estación) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1h30 | 4:45 PM Medinaceli, Avenida Madrid (Estación) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:30 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 1h45 | 9:15 PM Medinaceli, Avenida Madrid (Estación) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1h30 | 9:15 PM Medinaceli, Avenida Madrid (Estación) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid to Medinaceli
Buses from Madrid to Medinaceli run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 08:00, the last at 22:00. The fastest bus covers the 84 miles (136 km) distance in 1h 35m.
Distance 84 miles (136 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 1h 35m |
First bus 8:00 AM |
Last bus 10:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 3 days |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar from Madrid to MedinaceliYou can travel by bus between Madrid to Medinaceli with Alsa, BlaBlaCar for as low as $16 (€13). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Madrid to Medinaceli
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Medinaceli 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 Medinaceli, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Madrid to Medinaceli
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Rincón (0.5 km)
- La Vaca Argentina (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 200, 114, 115, 122 Metro: 4, 6, 7, 9
- 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
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