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Leading regional museum on the artist’s life and work. It is Torrelavega’s best-known cultural visit for modern art and local identity.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€37
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€45
Fastest journey on Sep 19
4 h 55 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
5 h 4 m
Buses on Sep 19
6
Distance
327 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Torrelavega is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Torrelavega will cost around €45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €37.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 6 buses from Madrid to Torrelavega, including 6 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 327 km distance in an average of 5 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 55 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 5 h 10 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 train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Torrelavega among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €26 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €26, while a flight costs an average of €229.
Distance: 203 miles (327 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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€44 Average price | €26 Average price Cheapest | €229 Average price | €63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 5m Average total duration 5h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Torrelavega:
A train is €19 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Torrelavega costing on average €44.
A train is €203 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Torrelavega costing on average €229.
Other travel options to Torrelavega take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 2m.
Bus takes on average 5h 35m.
Tickets start at around €44 compared to roughly €63 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €19. The journey takes 5h 35m versus 4h 4m 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, Alsa Supra.
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 06:10AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €47 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €32 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €52 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €43 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €45 |
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Torrelavega buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 6:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 4h55 | 11:40 PM Torrelavega, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Buses from Madrid to Torrelavega run on average 13 times per day, taking around 5h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €31 but you can travel from only €7 by train.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 203 miles (327 km) distance in 4h 25m.
Distance 203 miles (327 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price €31 |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 4h 25m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Discover the best of Torrelavega — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Torrelavega trip today.
Leading regional museum on the artist’s life and work. It is Torrelavega’s best-known cultural visit for modern art and local identity.
Municipal exhibition center with temporary art, photography, and heritage shows. A practical cultural stop in the downtown area.
Small cultural exhibition venue hosting rotating shows, local history displays, and community art. Useful for discovering Torrelavega’s current creative scene.
Torrelavega’s principal urban square, lined with civic buildings and daily activity. It is the best starting point for exploring the historic center on foot.
Busy central boulevard that links major shopping and civic areas. Ideal for feeling the city’s everyday rhythm and architecture.
Popular urban park with paths, trees, and leisure space. It is one of the best green breaks near the center for families and walkers.
Cocido montañés is Cantabria’s hearty bean, cabbage and pork stew, long linked to mountain farm cooking and popular in Torrelavega’s traditional restaurants.
Sobaos pasiegos are rich buttery sponge cakes from nearby Valles Pasiegos, a classic Cantabrian breakfast sweet strongly associated with the region.
Quesada pasiega is a baked fresh-cheese dessert with milk, eggs and lemon, one of Cantabria’s best-known traditional sweets from the Pas valley.
Established restaurant known for refined Cantabrian cuisine, quality seafood and seasonal products in an elegant but welcoming setting.
Traditional asador-style venue popular for grilled meats, generous portions and classic regional dishes in a relaxed local atmosphere.
Well-known casual stop for rabas, seafood tapas and drinks, with a lively bar feel suited to sampling local favorites.
Moderate for northern Spain; lodging is reasonable, dining is good value, and local transit is low cost for most visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants for good service; small change for cafés; taxis are usually rounded up.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Torrelavega 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 Torrelavega, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Madrid to Torrelavega buses use the Madrid, Avenida de América to Torrelavega, Estación de Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Madrid and Torrelavega bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Madrid, Avenida de América is 3 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Avenida de América 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 Rincón (0.5 km), La Vaca Argentina (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and on the second floor.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Avenida de América.
Available at Madrid, Avenida de América: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Avenida de América: 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.
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.
Torrelavega, Estación de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Estación (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Torrelavega, Estación de Autobuses.
Available at Torrelavega, Estación de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Torrelavega, Estación de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
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