4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Madrid to Villanueva de la Serena
Cheapest price
$40
Average price
$40
Fastest journey
4 h 15 m
Average duration
4 h 56 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
240 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Villanueva de la Serena is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Villanueva de la Serena will cost around $40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $40.
Of the 4 buses that leave Madrid for Villanueva de la Serena on Fri, Jul 03, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 03 the direct buses cover the 240 km distance in an average of 4 h 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 15 m .
On Fri, Jul 03 the slowest buses will take 5 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.
09018:00 AM5h30Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses)1:30 PMVillanueva de la serena, Hernán Cortés$401One-way0 transfers- 09004:30 PM4h15Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses)8:45 PMVillanueva de la serena, Hernán Cortés$401One-way0 transfers
- 09013:00 PM5h30Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses)8:30 PMVillanueva de la serena, Hernán Cortés$401One-way0 transfers
- 09008:30 AM4h30Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses)1:00 PMVillanueva de la serena, Hernán Cortés$401One-way0 transfers
- 09004:30 PM4h15Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses)8:45 PMVillanueva de la serena, Hernán Cortés$401One-way0 transfers
- 09008:30 AM4h30Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses)1:00 PMVillanueva de la serena, Hernán Cortés$401One-way0 transfers
- 09018:00 AM5h30Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses)1:30 PMVillanueva de la serena, Hernán Cortés$401One-way0 transfers
- 09013:00 PM5h30Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses)8:30 PMVillanueva de la serena, Hernán Cortés$401One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Villanueva de la Serena
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Villanueva de la Serena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, and a flight costs an average of $73.
Distance: 149 miles (240 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$41 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price | $107 Average price | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Villanueva de la Serena:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Villanueva de la Serena costing on average $49 (€40).
A bus is $66 (€54) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Villanueva de la Serena costing on average $107 (€88).
Other travel options to Villanueva de la Serena take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 54m.
Bus takes on average 4h 21m.
Tickets start at around $41 (€34) compared to roughly $64 (€52) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $23 (€19). The journey takes 4h 21m versus 3h 5m 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 Samar, Samar, BlaBlaCar, Avanza.
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.
Madrid to Villanueva de la Serena Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Avanza | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Avanza | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Samar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Samar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Samar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Samar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Samar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Samar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $23 |
Live departures
Madrid to Villanueva de la Serena bus times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Villanueva de la Serena buses for today, Thursday, July 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0901 | 3:00 PM Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses) | 5h30 | 8:30 PM Villanueva de la serena, Hernán Cortés | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0900 | 4:30 PM Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses) | 4h15 | 8:45 PM Villanueva de la serena, Hernán Cortés | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, July 3 | |||||
| 0901 | 8:00 AM Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses) | 5h30 | 1:30 PM Villanueva de la serena, Hernán Cortés | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0900 | 8:30 AM Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses) | 4h30 | 1:00 PM Villanueva de la serena, Hernán Cortés | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid to Villanueva de la Serena
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Buses from Madrid to Villanueva de la Serena run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $39 (€32) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:15, the last at 17:25. The fastest bus covers the 149 miles (240 km) distance in 4h 15m.
Distance 149 miles (240 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $39 (€32) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 4h 15m |
First bus 7:15 AM |
Last bus 5:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 6 days |
Bus providers: Samar, BlaBlaCar, Avanza from Madrid to Villanueva de la SerenaYou can travel by bus between Madrid to Villanueva de la Serena with Samar, BlaBlaCar, Avanza for as low as $39 (€32). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Madrid to Villanueva de la Serena
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Villanueva de la Serena 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 Villanueva de la Serena, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Samar
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Avanza
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Samar
- Samar buses offer assistance, priority boarding, and accessible seating for passengers with reduced mobility.
- Samar
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- Avanza
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- Samar
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund, but cancellations within 24 hours are not eligible for a refund.
- Samar
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20) and one checked bag up to 25kg (70x50x30).
- Avanza
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Samar
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20) and one checked bag up to 25kg (70x50x30).
- Samar
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- Avanza
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Samar
- Additional luggage can be purchased for 10€ per bag up to 20 kg.
- Samar
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- Avanza
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Samar
- Small pets are allowed in carriers, while larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Madrid to Villanueva de la Serena
Most Madrid to Villanueva de la Serena buses use the Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses) to Villanueva de la serena, Hernán Cortés station pair. Use this guide to compare Madrid and Villanueva de la Serena bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses) from Madrid city centre
Getting to Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses from Madrid city centre
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses is 3 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses bus station facilities and services
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km), La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
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