- Must visit
Museo del Prado
World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 15 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
160 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Manzanares to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manzanares to Madrid will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 4 buses that leave Manzanares for Madrid on Wed, Aug 05, 4 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 160 km distance in an average of 2 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 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.








Buses from Manzanares to Madrid run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $21 if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 08:00, the last at 21:30. The fastest bus covers the 99 miles (160 km) distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 99 miles (160 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 2h 10m |
First bus 8:00 AM |
Last bus 9:30 PM |
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Samar | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Samar | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Samar | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Samar | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Samar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Samar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Samar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
The table below shows live departures for Manzanares to Madrid buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:15 AM Manzanares | 2h10 | 12:25 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:15 AM Manzanares | 2h10 | 1:25 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Manzanares | 2h30 | 4:30 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Most Manzanares to Madrid buses use the Manzanares, Estación de Autobuses to Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses) station pair. Use this guide to compare Manzanares and Madrid bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Manzanares, Estación de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria offering snacks and drinks.
Wi-Fi is available at Manzanares, Estación de Autobuses. ATMs are available at Manzanares, Estación de Autobuses.
Ticket office support is available at Manzanares, Estación de Autobuses.
Available at Manzanares, Estación de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manzanares, Estación de Autobuses: Wheelchair ramps and accessible restrooms available.
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