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Museo Aeronáutico Municipal
Nearby aviation museum preserving aircraft and memorabilia connected to San Javier’s aviation and training legacy.
Cheapest price
$51
Average price
$66
Fastest journey
5 h 40 m
Average duration
6 h 49 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
384 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Santiago De La Ribera is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Santiago De La Ribera will cost around $66 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $51.
Of the 12 buses that leave Madrid for Santiago De La Ribera on Thu, Jul 30, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 30 the direct buses cover the 384 km distance in an average of 6 h 49 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 40 m .
On Thu, Jul 30 the slowest buses will take 7 h 45 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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NormalOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Santiago De La Ribera among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $17, and a flight costs an average of $39.
Distance: 238 miles (384 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$53 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $98 Average price | $89 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 17m Average total duration 5h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Santiago De La Ribera:
A train is $22 (€18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Santiago De La Ribera costing on average $53 (€44).
A train is $67 (€56) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Santiago De La Ribera costing on average $98 (€81).
Other travel options to Santiago De La Ribera take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 54m.
Bus takes on average 5h 47m.
Tickets start at around $53 (€44) compared to roughly $89 (€73) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $36 (€30). The journey takes 5h 47m versus 4h 26m 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 BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Renfe AVLO | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator AVE | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator AVE | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Renfe ALVIA | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator AVE | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator AVE | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Santiago De La Ribera buses for tomorrow, Thursday, July 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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05668+ Normal | 6:15 AM Madrid Chamartín | 10h15 | 4:30 PM Santiago De La Ribera< Av. Mar Menor (Farmacia Alberto Peñalver) | 1 transfer | |
05668+ Normal · Normal | 6:15 AM Madrid Chamartín | 7h50 | 2:05 PM Santiago De La Ribera< Av. Mar Menor (Farmacia Alberto Peñalver) | 2 transfers | |
05072+ Normal | 7:00 AM Madrid Chamartín | 12h40 | 7:40 PM Santiago De La Ribera< Av. Mar Menor (Farmacia Alberto Peñalver) | 1 transfer | |
05072+ Normal | 7:00 AM Madrid Chamartín | 9h30 | 4:30 PM Santiago De La Ribera< Av. Mar Menor (Farmacia Alberto Peñalver) | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 8:45 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h45 | 4:30 PM Santiago De La Ribera< Av. Mar Menor (Farmacia Alberto Peñalver) | 0 transfersDirect | |
05092+ Normal | 9:00 AM Madrid Chamartín | 7h30 | 4:30 PM Santiago De La Ribera< Av. Mar Menor (Farmacia Alberto Peñalver) | 1 transfer | |
05092+ Normal | 9:00 AM Madrid Chamartín | 10h40 | 7:40 PM Santiago De La Ribera< Av. Mar Menor (Farmacia Alberto Peñalver) | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 9:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 7h00 | 4:30 PM Santiago De La Ribera< Av. Mar Menor (Farmacia Alberto Peñalver) | 0 transfersDirect | |
04072+ Normal | 11:45 AM Madrid Chamartín | 7h55 | 7:40 PM Santiago De La Ribera< Av. Mar Menor (Farmacia Alberto Peñalver) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:45 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 7h55 | 7:40 PM Santiago De La Ribera< Av. Mar Menor (Farmacia Alberto Peñalver) | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 1:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 6h10 | 7:40 PM Santiago De La Ribera< Av. Mar Menor (Farmacia Alberto Peñalver) | 0 transfersDirect | |
05142+ Normal | 2:00 PM Madrid Chamartín | 5h40 | 7:40 PM Santiago De La Ribera< Av. Mar Menor (Farmacia Alberto Peñalver) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Madrid to Santiago De La Ribera run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $51 (€42) but you can travel from only $17 (€14) by train.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:15, the last at 14:30. The fastest bus covers the 238 miles (384 km) distance in 6h 25m.
Distance 238 miles (384 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $51 (€42) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 6h 25m |
First bus 6:15 AM |
Last bus 2:30 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 7 days |
Discover the best of Santiago De La Ribera — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Santiago De La Ribera trip today.
Nearby aviation museum preserving aircraft and memorabilia connected to San Javier’s aviation and training legacy.
Regional museum in nearby San Pedro del Pinatar covering sea, salt, and wetlands, important to understanding the Mar Menor area.
Archaeological and ethnographic museum in nearby Los Alcázares, useful for broader context on local settlement history.
Busy palm-lined promenade along the Mar Menor, ideal for sunset walks, beach access, and classic town views.
Main beach area with calm shallow water, making it one of the town’s most enjoyable and accessible seaside spots.
Large urban beach favored for walking and swimming, appreciated for broad views across the Mar Menor lagoon.
Caldero del Mar Menor is the area’s signature rice cooked in fish stock, traditionally made by fishermen and prized for its deep seafood flavor.
Marinera is a classic Murcian tapa: a crisp breadstick topped with Russian salad and an anchovy, common in bars around the Mar Menor.
Mújol del Mar Menor is local grey mullet, often grilled simply to highlight the lagoon’s traditional fishing heritage and clean flavor.
Classic seafood restaurant near the seafront, appreciated for fresh shellfish, grilled fish and traditional regional rice dishes.
Well-known waterfront restaurant focused on rice dishes, fresh seafood and Mar Menor specialties in a polished but relaxed setting.
Established local venue known for tapas, fish and Mediterranean cooking, with an informal atmosphere popular with residents and visitors.
Moderate for Spain’s coast: dining is reasonable, hotels rise in summer, and local buses are low cost versus bigger resort areas.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service, small change in cafes, and round up taxi fares.
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Av. Mar Menor (Farmacia Alberto Peñalver) -> Santiago de la Ribera Town Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Santiago De La Ribera 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 Santiago De La Ribera, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Madrid to Santiago De La Ribera buses use the Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses to Santiago De La Ribera< Av. Mar Menor (Farmacia Alberto Peñalver) station pair. Use this guide to compare Madrid and Santiago De La Ribera 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, 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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