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The cheapest and fastest buses from Madrid to Riano

Showing times and prices for Jul 11

Cheapest price

$56

Average price

$71

Fastest journey

6 h 50 m

Average duration

7 h 47 m

Buses per day

5

Distance

305 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Riano is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Madrid to Riano will cost around $71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $56.

Fast buses

It's difficult to get from Madrid to Riano without transferring at least 2 times.

  • Renfe ALVIA04071+AlsaNormal · Normal
    7:32 AM7h58
    Madrid Chamartín
    3:30 PMRiaño, Estación de Autobuses
    $561One-way
    2 transfers
  • Renfe INTERCITY04687+AlsaNormal · Normal
    8:40 AM6h50
    Madrid Chamartín
    3:30 PMRiaño, Estación de Autobuses
    $611One-way
    2 transfers
  • Renfe ALVIA04087+AlsaNormal · Normal
    7:20 AM8h10
    Madrid Chamartín
    3:30 PMRiaño, Estación de Autobuses
    $781One-way
    2 transfers
  • Renfe ALVIA04187+AlsaNormal · Normal
    7:20 AM8h10
    Madrid Chamartín
    3:30 PMRiaño, Estación de Autobuses
    $781One-way
    2 transfers
  • Renfe ALVIA04073+AlsaNormal · Normal
    7:45 AM7h45
    Madrid Chamartín
    3:30 PMRiaño, Estación de Autobuses
    $821One-way
    2 transfers

Travel Information

Compare flight and bus for Madrid to Riano

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Riano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, and a flight costs an average of $30.

Distance: 189 miles (305 km)

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Bus
Flight
Driving

$40

Average price

Cheapest

$128

Average price

$382

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

6h 0m

Average total duration

5h 30m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 12m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 12m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

4h 22m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Riano is a bus with an average price of $40 (€33).

This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Riano:

A bus is $88 (€72) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Riano costing on average $128 (€105).

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Riano is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 12m.

Other travel options to Riano take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 30m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Madrid and Riano including taking a flight and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Madrid to Riano among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $40 (€33) compared to roughly $382 (€313) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $342 (€280). The journey takes 5h 30m versus 4h 22m 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 Riano Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
Renfe AVANT
Departure Time
06:36AM
Arrival Time
03:20PM
Duration
8h44
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$57
Operator
Renfe ALVIA
Departure Time
06:48AM
Arrival Time
03:20PM
Duration
8h32
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$71
Operator
Renfe ALVIA
Departure Time
06:55AM
Arrival Time
03:20PM
Duration
8h25
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$71
Operator
Renfe ALVIA
Departure Time
07:04AM
Arrival Time
03:20PM
Duration
8h16
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$87
Operator
Renfe ALVIA
Departure Time
07:20AM
Arrival Time
03:30PM
Duration
8h10
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$78
Operator
Renfe ALVIA
Departure Time
07:32AM
Arrival Time
03:30PM
Duration
7h58
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$56
Operator
Renfe ALVIA
Departure Time
07:45AM
Arrival Time
03:30PM
Duration
7h45
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$82
Operator
Renfe AVANT
Departure Time
07:51AM
Arrival Time
07:30PM
Duration
11h39
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$57
Operator
Renfe INTERCITY
Departure Time
08:40AM
Arrival Time
03:30PM
Duration
6h50
Departure days
Tue, Sat
Cheapest price
$40
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
09:10AM
Arrival Time
03:50PM
Duration
6h40
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$47
Operator
Renfe ALVIA
Departure Time
09:15AM
Arrival Time
07:30PM
Duration
10h15
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$92
Operator
AVE
Departure Time
09:25AM
Arrival Time
07:30PM
Duration
10h05
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$49
Operator
AVE
Departure Time
09:56AM
Arrival Time
07:30PM
Duration
9h34
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$61
Operator
Renfe AVANT
Departure Time
10:15AM
Arrival Time
07:30PM
Duration
9h15
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$57
Operator
Renfe AVLO
Departure Time
11:23AM
Arrival Time
07:30PM
Duration
8h07
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
Renfe AVANT
Departure Time
12:05PM
Arrival Time
07:30PM
Duration
7h25
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$57
Operator
Alsa
Departure Time
12:15PM
Arrival Time
06:30PM
Duration
6h15
Departure days
Thu, Sun
Cheapest price
$39
Operator
Alsa
Departure Time
01:15PM
Arrival Time
07:30PM
Duration
6h15
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$40
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
05:50PM
Arrival Time
12:10AM
Duration
6h20
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$41

Live departures

Madrid to Riano bus times

The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Riano buses for today, Friday, July 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
BlaBlaCar5:50 PM Madrid
6h20
12:10 AM Riano0 transfersDirect
Saturday, July 11
Renfe ALVIA04087+AlsaNormal · Normal7:20 AM Madrid Chamartín
8h10
3:30 PM Riaño, Estación de Autobuses2 transfers
Renfe ALVIA04187+AlsaNormal · Normal7:20 AM Madrid Chamartín
8h10
3:30 PM Riaño, Estación de Autobuses2 transfers
Renfe ALVIA04071+AlsaNormal · Normal7:32 AM Madrid Chamartín
7h58
3:30 PM Riaño, Estación de Autobuses2 transfers
Renfe ALVIA04073+AlsaNormal · Normal7:45 AM Madrid Chamartín
7h45
3:30 PM Riaño, Estación de Autobuses2 transfers
Renfe INTERCITY04687+AlsaNormal · Normal8:40 AM Madrid Chamartín
6h50
3:30 PM Riaño, Estación de Autobuses2 transfers

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Why should you book Madrid to Riano buses with Omio?

Alsa operates all buses services from Madrid to Riano.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Madrid to Riano.

Why book with Omio vs Alsa?

  • 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 flight and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Madrid to Riano.

Why book with Omio over Checkmybus, Rome2rio or Busbud?

  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including flight and bus to find the ideal travel option from Madrid to Riano.

Journey information

Overview: Bus from Madrid to Riano

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Buses from Madrid to Riano run on average 2 times per day, taking around 5h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $38 (€31) but you can travel from only $30 (€24) by flight.

There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:36, the last at 19:00. The fastest bus covers the 189 miles (305 km) distance in 6h 15m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $30 (€24)
Distance
189 miles (305 km)
Average bus duration
5h 30m
Cheapest ticket price
$38 (€31)
Buses per day
2
Direct buses
2
Fastest bus
6h 15m
First bus
6:36 AM
Last bus
7:00 PM
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Sun
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $30 (€24)

Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar from Madrid to RianoYou can travel by bus between Madrid to Riano with Alsa, BlaBlaCar for as low as $30 (€24). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

Alsa

About
Alsa is the main provider of bus travel in Spain and a subsidiary of the UK’s National Express. It operates an extensive network of regional, national, and international routes, transporting more than 300 million passengers annually. Alsa’s modern fleet offers varying levels of comfort and amenities. The standard Alsa Normal buses include free Wi-Fi, onboard bathrooms, footrests, and entertainment. For a more premium experience, Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus, and Alsa Premium services provide enhanced comfort and luxury features.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
6h 15m
Cheapest Price
$38 (€31)
Alsa frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for an additional fee; must be packed.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets must travel in the hold.
Learn more about Alsa

BlaBlaCar

About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: "Bla" for quiet, "BlaBla" for talkative, and "BlaBlaBla" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys.
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
2 a day

FAQs: Bus from Madrid to Riano

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Riano 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 Riano, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Madrid to Riano can start from as little as $38 (€31) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Madrid to Riano is $40 (€33) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Madrid to Riano is 6h 15m to travel the 189 miles (305 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Madrid to Riano leaves at 6:36 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Madrid to Riano leaves at 7:00 PM.
Yes, there are 2 direct buses a day from Madrid to Riano with Alsa, BlaBlaCar. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Madrid to Riano, you can count on Alsa, BlaBlaCar for the best way to get you to Riano. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Madrid and Riano and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A trip to Riano from Madrid is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 6h 15m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Madrid to Riano is May.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Madrid and Riano including taking a flight and bus.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Madrid to Riano:
  • Alsa
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Accessible seating.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Madrid to Riano for bus company Alsa.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Madrid to Riano depends on the bus companies:
  • Alsa
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company Alsa.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Madrid to Riano.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Madrid to Riano:
  • Alsa
    • One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Madrid to Riano:
  • Alsa
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Madrid to Riano. The following conditions apply:
  • Alsa
    • Small pets allowed in carriers
    • larger pets must travel in the hold.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Madrid to Riano with the following bus company: Alsa
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Madrid to Riano with the following bus company: Alsa.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Madrid to Riano with the following bus company: Alsa.
Since both Madrid and Riano are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Madrid to Riano among Omio's users.
Spain uses the euro (€) as its currency. Travelers can use both cash and cards, but cards are widely accepted in cities and tourist areas, while cash may be preferred for small purchases, markets, and rural locations.
In Riano, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing in crowded areas and avoid unlicensed taxi services to prevent fare scams. It is also advisable to stay alert when using public transportation and verify ticket authenticity to avoid counterfeit tickets.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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