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Museo Nacional del Prado
Spain’s premier art museum, famous for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Bosch. A core stop on Madrid’s Golden Triangle of Art.
Cheapest price
$228
Average price
$244
Fastest journey
1 d 10 h 10 m
Average duration
1 d 13 h 41 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
1513 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Naples to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Naples to Madrid will cost around $244 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $228.
It's difficult to get from Naples to Madrid without transferring at least 2 times.
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Naples to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $125. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.5 - 3.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $125, and a flight costs an average of $64.
Distance: 940 miles (1513 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$213 Average price Cheapest | $233 Average price | $611 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
37h 28m Average total duration 36h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 21h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.5 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 4.5 - 9.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Naples to Madrid:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Naples to Madrid costing on average $233 (€188).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 36h 58m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 45h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $162 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 44h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $168 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 41h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 35h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $152 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 34h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $194 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 39h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $122 |
The table below shows live departures for Naples to Madrid buses for today, Thursday, May 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 AM Afragola, Stazione di Napoli Afragola | 45h10 | 7:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 AM Afragola, Stazione di Napoli Afragola | 44h40 | 7:25 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:10 PM Napoli, Viale F. Ruffo di Calabria (Aeroporto Internazionale) | 41h30 | 8:40 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:05 PM Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) | 35h35 | 8:40 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 PM Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) | 39h45 | 2:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 PM Naples, Metropark Centrale(Terminal Bus FS Park) | 35h20 | 10:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Naples to Madrid run on average 6 times per day, taking around 36h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $125 (€101) but you can travel from only $64 (€52) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 940 miles (1513 km) distance in 35h 20m.
Distance 940 miles (1513 km) |
Average bus duration 36h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $125 (€101) |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 35h 20m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Best time to book 84 days |
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Spain’s premier art museum, famous for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Bosch. A core stop on Madrid’s Golden Triangle of Art.
Spain’s leading museum of modern and contemporary art, best known for Picasso’s Guernica alongside works by Dalí and Miró.
Major collection spanning medieval to modern art, with celebrated works by Caravaggio, Monet, Van Gogh, Hopper, and Kandinsky.
Madrid’s most famous park, ideal for strolling, rowing, people-watching, and seeing monuments such as the Crystal Palace.
The symbolic center of Madrid and Spain’s radial road network, always busy and central to city life and celebrations.
Madrid’s best-known boulevard, lined with landmark architecture, theaters, shops, and rooftop viewpoints popular with visitors.
Madrid’s classic chickpea stew, traditionally served in stages with broth, vegetables, chickpeas, and assorted meats. It is one of the city’s signature comfort dishes.
A famous Madrid sandwich of fried squid rings in crusty bread, especially associated with bars around Plaza Mayor. It is a simple local staple and iconic snack.
A rich Madrid-style tripe stew cooked with chorizo, morcilla, and paprika. It is a traditional cold-weather dish with deep roots in local tavern cuisine.
Historic restaurant founded in the 18th century, famous for roast suckling pig and other classic Castilian dishes in an old-world setting.
Well-known traditional restaurant celebrated for huevos rotos and classic Madrid dining. The atmosphere is polished but rooted in old tavern tradition.
Historic tavern especially known for cocido madrileño cooked in individual clay pots. A strong choice for an authentic, traditional meal.
Moderate for Western Europe: tapas and transit are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Locals often round up or leave EUR 1-2 at cafes; about 5-10% in restaurants for great service. Taxis are usually rounded up.
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