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Museo del Prado
World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.
Cheapest price on Oct 15
$63
Average ticket price on Oct 15
$118
Fastest journey on Oct 15
15 h 14 m
Average journey duration on Oct 15
15 h 36 m
Buses on Oct 15
16
Distance
944 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Orléans to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Orléans to Madrid will cost around $118 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $63.
On Thu, Oct 15, we found 16 buses from Orléans to Madrid, including 4 direct services.
On Thu, Oct 15 the direct buses cover the 944 km distance in an average of 15 h 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 15 h 14 m .
On Thu, Oct 15 the slowest buses will take 16 h 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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FlixBus · FlixBusBuses from Orléans to Madrid run on average 18 times per day, taking around 16h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $36 if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:40, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 586 miles (944 km) distance in 13h 15m.
Distance 586 miles (944 km) |
Average bus duration 16h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 13h 15m |
First bus 12:40 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 26h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 23h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 22h30 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 22h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $194 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 21h35 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 20h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 20h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 18h45 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 19h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 19h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 20h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 20h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $180 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 19h35 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $127 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 18h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 20h45 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 19h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 17h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 10:59AM | Duration 15h14 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 19h10 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 11:59AM | Duration 15h14 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 12:59PM | Duration 15h14 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $112 |
The table below shows live departures for Orléans to Madrid buses for today, Wednesday, October 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:45 PM Orléans | 18h25 | 1:10 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:45 PM Orléans | 15h14 | 10:59 AM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:45 PM Orléans | 15h14 | 11:59 AM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 AM Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération | 26h15 | 7:25 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 AM Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération | 22h30 | 8:40 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
53635 · 3186 | 12:20 PM Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou | 21h35 | 9:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:20 PM Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération | 20h55 | 10:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal | 3:30 PM Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou | 18h15 | 9:45 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:05 PM Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération | 19h25 | 11:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
50818 · 4003 | 4:45 PM Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou | 20h30 | 1:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
53905 · 3161 | 4:50 PM Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou | 16h55 | 9:45 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:15 PM Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération | 16h00 | 10:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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Most Orléans to Madrid buses use the Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération to Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses station pair, with some services arriving at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid). Use this guide to compare Orléans and Madrid bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou is 3 km from Orléans city centre. Public transport options include:
Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station), Boulangerie Pompidou (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou.
Available at Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou: Elevators, ramps.
Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération is 1 km from Orléans city centre. Public transport options include:
Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération. ATMs are available at Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération.
Ticket office support is available at Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération.
Available at Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération: There are accessible paths for people with reduced mobility.
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, 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, 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.
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