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Palloza Museo de O Cebreiro
Ethnographic museum inside a restored palloza, showing how families and animals shared space in the mountain past. Essential for understanding O Cebreiro.
Cheapest price
$35
Average price
$44
Fastest journey
3 h 20 m
Average duration
4 h 14 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
377 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Piedrafita Do Cebreiro is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Piedrafita Do Cebreiro will cost around $44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
Of the 10 buses that leave Madrid for Piedrafita Do Cebreiro on Mon, Aug 03, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 03 the direct buses cover the 377 km distance in an average of 4 h 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .
On Mon, Aug 03 the slowest buses will take 4 h 50 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 bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Piedrafita Do Cebreiro among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $50. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $50, and a flight costs an average of $37.
Distance: 234 miles (377 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$53 Average price Cheapest | $128 Average price | $89 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 1m Average total duration 5h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Piedrafita Do Cebreiro:
A bus is $76 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Piedrafita Do Cebreiro costing on average $128.
Other travel options to Piedrafita Do Cebreiro take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 31m.
Tickets start at around $53 compared to roughly $89 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $36. The journey takes 5h 31m versus 4h 4m 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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Piedrafita Do Cebreiro buses for tomorrow, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:00 AM Madrid | 5h00 | 1:00 PM Piedrafita Do Cebreiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:50 AM Madrid | 4h30 | 2:20 PM Piedrafita Do Cebreiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:10 AM Madrid | 5h50 | 4:00 PM Piedrafita Do Cebreiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:20 AM Madrid | 5h00 | 3:20 PM Piedrafita Do Cebreiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:20 AM Madrid | 3h20 | 1:40 PM Piedrafita Do Cebreiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Madrid | 4h50 | 4:50 PM Piedrafita Do Cebreiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Madrid | 4h50 | 8:50 PM Piedrafita Do Cebreiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 PM Madrid | 4h40 | 9:40 PM Piedrafita Do Cebreiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 PM Madrid | 3h50 | 8:50 PM Piedrafita Do Cebreiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:30 PM Madrid | 4h50 | 10:20 PM Piedrafita Do Cebreiro | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Madrid to Piedrafita Do Cebreiro run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $50 but you can travel from only $37 by flight.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 18:15. The fastest bus covers the 234 miles (377 km) distance in 5h 25m.
Distance 234 miles (377 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 5h 25m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 6:15 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of Piedrafita Do Cebreiro — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Piedrafita Do Cebreiro trip today.
Ethnographic museum inside a restored palloza, showing how families and animals shared space in the mountain past. Essential for understanding O Cebreiro.
Small ecclesiastical display linked to the sanctuary, interpreting the miracle tradition, liturgical objects, and the religious history of the pass.
Interpretive exhibition on local thatched architecture and rural life, valuable for visitors curious about building traditions in the Ancares mountains.
Iconic mountain village on the French Way, known for pallozas, sweeping views, and deep pilgrimage atmosphere. The area itself is the main attraction.
Wide mountain viewpoint by the pilgrim monument, popular for sunrise, fog seas, and the emotional first views after entering Galicia.
Historic section of the French Way crossing the pass and village. Ideal for a short walk through one of the Camino’s most memorable landscapes.
Queso Do Cebreiro is a historic Galician fresh cheese, mild and slightly acidic, traditionally shaped like a chef’s hat and closely tied to this mountain area.
Caldo Gallego is a hearty soup of grelos, potatoes, beans, and often pork. It is a classic mountain comfort dish widely eaten in Lugo province.
Lacón Con Grelos pairs cured pork shoulder with turnip greens, potatoes, and chorizo. It is one of Galicia’s most traditional festive dishes.
Traditional inn and restaurant in O Cebreiro known for Galician mountain cooking, soups, meats, and local cheese in a rustic Camino setting.
Simple, well-known stop for pilgrims and drivers serving hearty Galician dishes, tapas, and breakfasts in a casual roadside atmosphere.
Historic hotel restaurant in O Cebreiro offering regional cuisine, local products, and a traditional stone setting near the sanctuary and pallozas.
Moderate for rural northern Spain. Pilgrim lodging and simple meals are fair value, but choices are limited and tourist-season prices can rise slightly.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; cafes and taxis usually just round up small amounts.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Piedrafita Do Cebreiro 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 Piedrafita Do Cebreiro, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Madrid to Piedrafita Do Cebreiro buses use the Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses to Piedrafita Do Cebreiro, Pl. de España station pair. Use this guide to compare Madrid and Piedrafita Do Cebreiro bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses is 3 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 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 Brillante (0.5 km), La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
Available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) is 2 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa).
Available at Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa): 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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