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Museo Art Nouveau y Art Déco - Casa Lis
Art nouveau and Art Deco museum inside Casa Lis. Its stained glass, decorative arts, and dolls collection make it a standout cultural visit.
Cheapest price on Oct 13
$18
Average ticket price on Oct 13
$20
Fastest journey on Oct 13
2 h 25 m
Average journey duration on Oct 13
2 h 27 m
Buses on Oct 13
25
Distance
175 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Salamanca is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Salamanca will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
On Tue, Oct 13, we found 25 buses from Madrid to Salamanca, including 25 direct services.
On Tue, Oct 13 the direct buses cover the 175 km distance in an average of 2 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
On Tue, Oct 13 the slowest buses will take 2 h 30 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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NormalBuses from Madrid to Salamanca run on average 25 times per day, taking around 2h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $17 but you can travel from only $8 by train.
There are 25 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:30, the last at 22:41. The fastest bus covers the 108 miles (175 km) distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 108 miles (175 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 25 |
Fastest bus 2h 15m |
First bus 5:30 AM |
Last bus 10:41 PM |
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Salamanca buses for today, Monday, October 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 10:30 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 2h25 | 12:55 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Normal | 6:40 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2h45 | 9:25 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:00 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 2h25 | 9:25 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Discover the best of Salamanca — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Salamanca trip today.
Art nouveau and Art Deco museum inside Casa Lis. Its stained glass, decorative arts, and dolls collection make it a standout cultural visit.
Cathedral museum route exploring chapels, cloisters, towers, and terraces. It combines art, architecture, and some of the city's best views.
Salamanca's main fine arts museum, displaying Spanish painting from the 15th to 20th centuries in a historic former palace.
Salamanca's grand Baroque main square, lined with arcades and historic buildings. It is the city's social heart by day and night.
Historic university courtyard framed by iconic façades and academic buildings. Essential for appreciating Salamanca's scholarly atmosphere.
Pleasant riverside park below the old city walls. Popular for walking, open views, and a calmer perspective on Salamanca's monuments.
Slow-roasted suckling pig with crisp skin and tender meat. A Castilian celebratory classic often featured in traditional restaurants around Salamanca.
Roast suckling lamb, prized in Castile and León for its delicate flavor and simple wood-oven preparation. A hallmark of regional Sunday meals.
Air-cured Iberian ham from nearby Guijuelo, famed for rich marbling and nutty flavor. One of Salamanca's most famous protected food products.
Refined Michelin-starred dining near Plaza Mayor, known for creative tasting menus rooted in Castilian products and elegant contemporary service.
Historic restaurant famed for Iberian ham, roast meats, and classic Salamanca dishes in a traditional setting close to the old city.
Long-established tavern celebrated for generous tapas, local cured meats, and informal Castilian dining in the historic center.
Moderate for Spain: rooms, meals, and local buses usually cost less than Madrid or Barcelona, but prices rise in peak student and holiday periods.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Cafes and taxis usually get small change, not a fixed percentage.
Buses in Spain are an affordable way to travel between cities, with a number of companies offering domestic and international routes. The Spanish company, Avanza, operates buses from Madrid to Salamanca, with departures roughly every hour between 7:00 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. There are over 30 buses traveling from Madrid to Salamanca every day. Buses take between 2:20 h and 3:20 h to arrive in Salamanca. All buses depart from either Madrid's Estacion Sur De Autobuses or Aeropuerto Barajas and arrive at Salamanca's Avenida Filiberto Villalobos bus station.
Average prices for buses from Madrid to Salamanca when you book in advance
Booking Period |
Average Price |
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Same Day |
€20 |
1 Day in Advance |
€20 |
1 Week in Advance |
€20 |
2 Weeks in Advance |
€20 |
1 Month in Advance |
€20 |
3 Months in Advance |
€20 |
Madrid to Salamanca Buses: General Information
While taking a bus is slower than the train, it is significantly cheaper and can take under 2½ hours to arrive in Salamanca.
Buses from Madrid to Salamanca depart from Mendez-Alvaro Bus Station, also known as the Estacion Sur. This is just a short journey by Metro from Atocha Train Station and central Madrid. Frequent buses for the city and surrounding areas operate from Mendez-Alvaro, including night buses. Madrid's efficient network of buses and Metro, with an integrated ticket system, covers the city, the airport and suburbs. A taxi rank is also located at Estacion Sur.
The city of Salamanca lies on the River Tormes and has some of the most splendid examples of Renaissance architecture in Europe, as well as being known for the quality of its food and restaurants. The stone used for Salamanca's buildings gives the city a soft golden glow, which is especially attractive at sunset. Due to this effect the city is sometimes referred to as La Dorada, or the Golden City. Salamanca has two magnificent cathedrals, a grand Plaza Mayor and medieval university buildings, as well as being the gateway to the natural, unspoiled beauty of La Sierra de Béjar Natural Park. Buses from Madrid to Salamanca stop between the train station and Plaza Poeta Iglesias, right in the heart of the city. All of Salamanca's attractions are within an easy walk of each other and Salamanca has numerous bus routes. Taxis are also available at the train station.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Salamanca 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 Salamanca, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Madrid to Salamanca buses use the Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses to Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses station pair, with some services arriving at Salamanca, Pº. Estación S/n. Use this guide to compare Madrid and Salamanca 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, Aeropuerto Barajas T4 is 12 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Restaurante El Madroño (0.2 km), La Pausa (0.3 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and throughout the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4.
Available at Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4: Elevators, ramps.
Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses is 2 km from Salamanca city centre. Public transport options include:
Salamanca, Estación 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), Tapas Bar Salamanca (0.3 km), Fast Food Express (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses.
Available at Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
Salamanca, Pº. Estación S/n has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Small café available.
Wi-Fi is available at Salamanca, Pº. Estación S/n. ATMs are aTM located outside the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Salamanca, Pº. Estación S/n.
Available at Salamanca, Pº. Estación S/n: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salamanca, Pº. Estación S/n: Wheelchair accessible with ramps.
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