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Centro de Interpretación Camarón de la Isla
Interpretation center dedicated to Camarón de la Isla, flamenco icon born in San Fernando. Essential for fans of music and Andalusian culture.
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$52
Fastest journey
8 h
Average duration
8 h 28 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
489 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to San Fernando is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to San Fernando will cost around $52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
Of the 5 buses that leave Madrid for San Fernando on Wed, Aug 05, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 489 km distance in an average of 8 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 8 h 55 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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BASEBuses from Madrid to San Fernando run on average 8 times per day, taking around 6h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $42 but you can travel from only $30 by train.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 09:00, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 303 miles (489 km) distance in 8h 0m.
Distance 303 miles (489 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 8h 0m |
First bus 9:00 AM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 5 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Secorbus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Secorbus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Secorbus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Secorbus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Secorbus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 8h11 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to San Fernando buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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BASE | 11:59 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 8h11 | 8:10 AM San Fernando, Autocares Rico | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
BASE | 11:00 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 8h45 | 7:45 PM San Fernando, Autocares Rico | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 3:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 8h30 | 11:30 PM San Fernando, Autocares Rico | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 10:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 8h00 | 6:00 AM San Fernando, Autocares Rico | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 11:15 PM AEROPUERTO MADRID T-1 | 8h55 | 8:10 AM San Fernando, Autocares Rico | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Discover the best of San Fernando — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect San Fernando trip today.
Interpretation center dedicated to Camarón de la Isla, flamenco icon born in San Fernando. Essential for fans of music and Andalusian culture.
Museum inside Castillo de San Romualdo presenting local history and archaeology. A strong introduction to San Fernando’s origins and development.
Historic house museum devoted to Camarón’s life and legacy. It offers an intimate look at the artist’s roots in the city.
Natural park area of marshes, salt flats, and birdlife. Excellent for peaceful walks and understanding the bay’s unique coastal landscape.
Beachfront stretch on the Atlantic side with dunes and broad views. A favorite walking and sunset area beside the city’s coastal edge.
Lively central pedestrian street lined with shops and daily city life. Ideal for a first walk through the commercial heart of San Fernando.
Tortillitas de camarones are thin crispy fritters with tiny shrimp, a Cádiz Bay classic loved in nearby San Fernando bars and beach taverns.
Bienmesabe is marinated dogfish, usually fried, a hallmark dish of Cádiz province with Moorish spice notes and a strong link to local seafood cooking.
Atún de almadraba is prized bluefin tuna caught by the traditional almadraba method on the Cádiz coast, celebrated for freshness and many classic cuts.
Established waterside seafood restaurant known for Bay of Cádiz fish, rice dishes and classic Andalusian cooking in a refined traditional setting.
Well-known traditional venue by Camposoto focused on fresh seafood, fried fish and rice dishes with a relaxed coastal atmosphere.
Popular local restaurant for tapas, fried seafood and Andalusian favorites, valued for dependable quality and an easygoing atmosphere.
Moderate for Spain. Lodging and dining are usually cheaper than major cities, while local buses and everyday costs stay reasonable for most visitors.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; small change for cafés; round up taxi fares.
Official public transport app
San Fernando, Autocares Rico -> Plaza del Rey, San Fernando
The distance that Madrid San Fernando buses must travel is 650 kilometres between these two cities. The frequency of departures of these buses is not regular throughout the day, since they can depart every 2, 5 or 8 hours, and the duration of the trip usually exceeds 8 hours.
The company that manages the Madrid San Fernando bus route is Socibus, which began providing road transport services in 1987. The buses have a lifting ramp and 2 places for people with reduced mobility, WC cabin, access to wifi connection and individual video/television devices, sound and front camera to visualize the road.
The minimum journey time for Madrid San Fernando buses is 8 hours. This route includes stops in Andújar, Córdoba, Marchena, El Arahal, Utrera, Jerez de la Frontera, El Puerto de Santa María and Cádiz. The buses that cover the route Irun - Tarifa also offer transfers from Madrid to San Fernando that last 8 hours and 30 minutes. They stop in Manzanares, Almuradiel, Andújar, Córdoba, Écija, Sevilla, Jerez de la Frontera, El Puerto de Santa María and Cádiz.
There are 4 departures of Madrid San Fernando buses a day between Mondays and Fridays. On Saturdays there are also 4 departures, while on Sundays there are 5 Socibus trips from Madrid to San Fernando.
Southern Bus Station: functions as a transport interchange, as it manages the operation of metro, urban, interurban and international buses, as well as suburban trains. It is 5 kilometres from the centre of Madrid. You can take suburban train lines C1 and C5 to get to the station in less than 10 minutes. Offers luggage storage services, cafeteria, restaurant, parking and taxi rank.
San Fernando bus terminal: Although it is true that it is not a station itself, the buses that arrive from Madrid passing through Seville have their destination in the Plaza de la Estación. It is located in the urban center of San Fernando, a few steps from the suburban train station San Fernando Centro.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to San Fernando 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 San Fernando, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Madrid to San Fernando buses use the Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses to San Fernando, Autocares Rico station pair, with some services arriving at San Fernando, Av. San Juan Bosco (Bar El Bolerín). Use this guide to compare Madrid and San Fernando 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, Aeropuerto Barajas T1 is 11 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T1 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 La Pausa (0.2 km), Vinea Madrid (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the departure area.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T1.
Available at Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T1: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T1: Elevators, ramps.
San Fernando, Autocares Rico has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at San Fernando, Autocares Rico. ATMs are available at San Fernando, Autocares Rico.
Ticket office support is available at San Fernando, Autocares Rico.
Available at San Fernando, Autocares Rico: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at San Fernando, Autocares Rico: Ramps for wheelchair access.
San Fernando, Av. San Juan Bosco (Bar El Bolerín) is 1 km from San Fernando city centre. Public transport options include:
San Fernando, Av. San Juan Bosco (Bar El Bolerín) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at San Fernando, Av. San Juan Bosco (Bar El Bolerín). ATMs are available at San Fernando, Av. San Juan Bosco (Bar El Bolerín).
Ticket office support is available at San Fernando, Av. San Juan Bosco (Bar El Bolerín).
Available at San Fernando, Av. San Juan Bosco (Bar El Bolerín): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at San Fernando, Av. San Juan Bosco (Bar El Bolerín): Basic amenities for accessibility are available.
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