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Museo Nacional del Prado
Spain’s premier art museum, famed for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco. A cornerstone of Madrid’s Golden Triangle of Art and a top priority for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$45
Average price
$45
Fastest journey
6 h 35 m
Average duration
6 h 45 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
406 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ourense to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ourense to Madrid will cost around $45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
Of the 2 buses that leave Ourense for Madrid on Sun, Jun 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 406 km distance in an average of 6 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 35 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 6 h 55 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.
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NormalOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ourense to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $23, and a flight costs an average of $25.
Distance: 252 miles (406 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$47 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $145 Average price | $119 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 7m Average total duration 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Ourense to Madrid:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ourense to Madrid costing on average $47 (€38).
A train is $101 (€83) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ourense to Madrid costing on average $145 (€119).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 17m.
Bus takes on average 4h 37m.
You'll arrive about 10m sooner (4h 37m by bus vs 4h 47m by car) and save roughly $72 (€59) compared to fuel and tolls ($47 (€38) vs $119 (€97)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by BlaBlaCar, Monbus, Avanza, Vibasa, MonBus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
The table below shows live departures for Ourense to Madrid buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:30 AM Ourense | 7h05 | 4:35 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:30 AM Ourense | 7h05 | 5:35 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 PM Ourense | 6h55 | 4:55 AM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
Normal | 12:00 AM Ourense, Estación de Autobuses | 6h35 | 6:35 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:00 AM Ourense, Estación de Autobuses | 6h55 | 6:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 PM Ourense | 6h55 | 5:55 AM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Ourense to Madrid run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $44 (€36) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by train.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 10:00, the last at 22:50. The fastest bus covers the 252 miles (406 km) distance in 6h 45m.
Distance 252 miles (406 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $44 (€36) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 6h 45m |
First bus 10:00 AM |
Last bus 10:50 PM |
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Spain’s premier art museum, famed for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco. A cornerstone of Madrid’s Golden Triangle of Art and a top priority for first-time visitors.
Madrid’s leading modern art museum, best known for Picasso’s Guernica alongside major works by Dalí and Miró. Essential for modern and contemporary art lovers.
A major museum spanning European painting from the Renaissance to the 20th century. Its broad collection complements the Prado and Reina Sofía perfectly.
Madrid’s most famous park, ideal for walking, boating, and relaxing among monuments and formal gardens. A top city experience for nearly every visitor.
Madrid’s best-known avenue, lined with historic architecture, theaters, shops, and rooftop views. Energetic by day and night, it is one of the city’s defining walks.
The symbolic heart of Madrid and a major meeting point, home to the Kilómetro Cero marker and famous public celebrations. Constantly busy and central.
Madrid’s signature chickpea stew, traditionally served in stages with broth, vegetables, chickpeas, and assorted meats. It is one of the city’s most emblematic comfort dishes.
A classic 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 traditional stew made with tripe, chorizo, and morcilla in a paprika-forward sauce. It is a historic tavern dish closely linked to Madrid cuisine.
Prestigious flamenco venue with acclaimed dining, known for refined Spanish cuisine in an intimate historic setting. It combines performance and high-end gastronomy.
Historic traditional restaurant famous for roast suckling pig and Castilian classics. It offers an old-world atmosphere and is one of Madrid’s most iconic dining rooms.
Well-known classic restaurant celebrated for huevos rotos and traditional Spanish cooking. It is a long-established spot with a lively, polished tavern feel.
Moderate for Western Europe. Museums and transport are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Locals often round up or leave EUR 1-2 in cafés and 5-10% at restaurants for very good service. Tipping is appreciated, not required.
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