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Museo Municipal Forte de San Damián
Municipal history museum in a former defensive fort, presenting Ribadeo’s maritime, military, and local heritage in a scenic setting.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
€58
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€63
Fastest journey on Sep 20
8 h 45 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
8 h 59 m
Buses on Sep 20
41
Distance
443 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Ribadeo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Ribadeo will cost around €63 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €58.
It's difficult to get from Madrid to Ribadeo without transferring at least once.
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Normal · NormalOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Ribadeo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €12 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €12, while a flight costs an average of €178.
Distance: 275 miles (443 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€42 Average price | €178 Average price | €12 Average price Cheapest | €92 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 20m Average total duration 8h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 19m Average total duration 7h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Ribadeo:
A train is €30 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Ribadeo costing on average €42.
A train is €166 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Ribadeo costing on average €178.
Other travel options to Ribadeo take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 49m.
Bus takes on average 8h 50m.
Tickets start at around €42 compared to roughly €92 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €50. The journey takes 8h 50m versus 5h 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 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 10:10AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €40 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €74 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €40 |
Operator Renfe ALVIA | Departure Time 07:04AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 9h56 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €73 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €43 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €43 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €51 |
Operator Renfe ALVIA | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €87 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €51 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €43 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €43 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €58 |
Operator Renfe AVLO | Departure Time 11:23AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 9h37 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €76 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €56 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €43 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €43 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €60 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €53 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €50 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €60 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 10h11 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €60 |
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Ribadeo buses for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal · Normal | 8:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 15h05 | 11:20 PM Ribadeo, Avenida Rosalia De Castro | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 8:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 15h05 | 11:20 PM Ribadeo, Avenida Rosalia De Castro | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 8:30 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 14h50 | 11:20 PM Ribadeo, Avenida Rosalia De Castro | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 8:30 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 14h50 | 11:20 PM Ribadeo, Avenida Rosalia De Castro | 1 transfer | |
Supra Economy · Normal | 9:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 14h05 | 11:20 PM Ribadeo, Avenida Rosalia De Castro | 1 transfer | |
Supra Economy · Normal | 9:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 14h05 | 11:20 PM Ribadeo, Avenida Rosalia De Castro | 1 transfer | |
Supra Economy · Normal | 9:30 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 13h50 | 11:20 PM Ribadeo, Avenida Rosalia De Castro | 1 transfer | |
Supra Economy · Normal | 9:30 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 13h50 | 11:20 PM Ribadeo, Avenida Rosalia De Castro | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 12h50 | 11:20 PM Ribadeo, Avenida Rosalia De Castro | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 12h50 | 11:20 PM Ribadeo, Avenida Rosalia De Castro | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:45 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 12h35 | 11:20 PM Ribadeo, Avenida Rosalia De Castro | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:45 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 12h35 | 11:20 PM Ribadeo, Avenida Rosalia De Castro | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal · Normal | 12:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 11h05 | 11:20 PM Ribadeo, Avenida Rosalia De Castro | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal | 12:15 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 11h05 | 11:20 PM Ribadeo, Avenida Rosalia De Castro | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 12:15 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 11h05 | 11:20 PM Ribadeo, Avenida Rosalia De Castro | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal · Normal | 12:30 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 10h50 | 11:20 PM Ribadeo, Avenida Rosalia De Castro | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal · Normal | 12:30 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 10h50 | 11:20 PM Ribadeo, Avenida Rosalia De Castro | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal | 2:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 9h20 | 11:20 PM Ribadeo, Avenida Rosalia De Castro | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 2:15 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 9h05 | 11:20 PM Ribadeo, Avenida Rosalia De Castro | 1 transfer | |
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Normal · Normal | 12:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 14h30 | 3:00 PM Castropol | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 12:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 13h10 | 1:40 PM Castropol | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 12:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 16h00 | 4:30 PM Castropol | 1 transfer | |
Supra Economy · Normal · Normal | 12:45 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 14h15 | 3:00 PM Castropol | 2 transfers | |
Supra Economy · Normal · Normal | 12:45 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 15h45 | 4:30 PM Castropol | 2 transfers | |
Supra Economy · Normal · Normal | 12:45 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 12h55 | 1:40 PM Castropol | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal | 6:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 10h45 | 5:00 PM Ribadeo, Avenida Rosalia De Castro | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 6:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 11h40 | 5:55 PM Castropol | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 6:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 10h15 | 4:30 PM Castropol | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 6:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 14h45 | 9:00 PM Castropol | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Madrid to Ribadeo run on average 13 times per day, taking around 8h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €10 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 275 miles (443 km) distance in 6h 50m.
Distance 275 miles (443 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 6h 50m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Ribadeo — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Ribadeo trip today.
Municipal history museum in a former defensive fort, presenting Ribadeo’s maritime, military, and local heritage in a scenic setting.
Ethnographic museum in nearby Rinlo focused on the sea, fishing traditions, and the coastal culture that shaped the parish.
Local exhibition venue hosting rotating art, photography, and cultural displays, useful for seeing contemporary community programming.
Central square and social heart of Ribadeo, surrounded by notable buildings and a practical starting point for exploring the old town.
Historic district with traditional Galician and Indianos architecture, pleasant streets, and many of the town’s main heritage sights.
Scenic promenade along the estuary, popular for walking, sea air, and views toward Asturias and Ribadeo’s harbor activity.
Octopus cooked Galician style with olive oil, paprika and salt. A regional staple across coastal Galicia, often served at fiestas and seafood taverns.
Empanada filled with tuna, cod, pork or vegetables. This baked Galician pie is a classic for markets, family meals and local celebrations.
Galician-style hake, usually served with potatoes, onion and a garlic paprika sauce. It reflects the strong fishing tradition of the Ribadeo coast.
Well-regarded dining room focused on seafood and traditional Galician dishes, with a classic atmosphere near the harbor area.
Popular casual spot for tapas, rice dishes and local seafood. Lively and reliable for an informal meal in the center.
Refined restaurant in Ribadeo known for seasonal Galician cuisine, seafood and polished service in an elegant setting.
Moderate for Spain: dining is fair, hotels rise in summer, and local transit needs are low in this compact town.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service, round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafes if you wish.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Ribadeo 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 Ribadeo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Madrid to Ribadeo buses use the Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses to Ribadeo, Avenida Rosalia De Castro station pair. Use this guide to compare Madrid and Ribadeo 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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