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Museo del Prado
World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from O Barco de Valdeorras to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €40, and a train costs an average of €41.
Distance: 219 miles (353 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€43 Average price Cheapest | €51 Average price | €88 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 55m Average total duration 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration Fastest 4h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 O Barco de Valdeorras to Madrid:
A bus is €6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from O Barco de Valdeorras to Madrid costing on average €51.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 22m.
Tickets start at around €44 compared to roughly €88 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €44. The journey takes 5h 22m versus 4h 8m 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 BlaBlaCar, Alsa.
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 12:00AM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €32 |
The table below shows live departures for O Barco de Valdeorras to Madrid buses for today, Friday, August 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 4:15 PM O Barco, Estacion de Autobuses rua do rio Galir | 6h30 | 10:45 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:15 PM O Barco, Estacion de Autobuses rua do rio Galir | 6h50 | 11:05 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from O Barco de Valdeorras to Madrid run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €42 but you can travel from only €41 by train.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 16:15. The fastest bus covers the 219 miles (353 km) distance in 6h 30m.
Distance 219 miles (353 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price €42 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 6h 30m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 4:15 PM |
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Most O Barco de Valdeorras to Madrid buses use the O Barco, Estacion de Autobuses rua do rio Galir to Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses station pair, with some services arriving at Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa). Use this guide to compare O Barco de Valdeorras and Madrid bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
O Barco, Estacion de Autobuses rua do rio Galir has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at O Barco, Estacion de Autobuses rua do rio Galir. ATMs are available at O Barco, Estacion de Autobuses rua do rio Galir.
Ticket office support is available at O Barco, Estacion de Autobuses rua do rio Galir.
Available at O Barco, Estacion de Autobuses rua do rio Galir: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at O Barco, Estacion de Autobuses rua do rio Galir: Basic accessibility features available.
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, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) is 2 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa).
Available at Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa): Elevators, ramps.
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