- Must visit
Museo Nacional del Prado
Spain’s premier art museum, famous for Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco. A core stop for classical European painting.










Cheapest price
$39
Average price
$101
Fastest journey
10h 15m
Average duration
13h 27m
Buses per day
12
Distance
541 km
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Perpignan to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a train costs an average of $125.
Distance: 375 miles (605 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$71 Average price Cheapest | $212 Average price | $155 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 56m Average total duration 10h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Perpignan to Madrid:
A bus is $141 (€116) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Perpignan to Madrid costing on average $212 (€175).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 26m.
Tickets start at around $71 (€59) compared to roughly $155 (€127) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $84 (€69). The journey takes 10h 26m versus 8h 23m 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 Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Internorte.
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 Alsa | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $133 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $140 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 20h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 07:34AM | Duration 10h14 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $62 |
The table below shows live departures for Perpignan to Madrid buses for today, Sunday, July 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4821 | 2:25 PM Perpignan, Gare routière | 10h15 | 12:40 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:40 PM Perpignan, Gare routière | 17h30 | 8:10 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:10 PM Perpignan, Gare routière | 20h45 | 2:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:10 PM Perpignan, Gare routière | 14h30 | 8:40 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 PM Perpignan, Gare routière | 15h30 | 10:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
3134 · 3186 | 7:50 PM Perpignan, Gare routière | 13h35 | 9:25 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 8:15 PM Perpignan, Gare routière | 12h20 | 8:35 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 8:15 PM Perpignan, Gare routière | 11h19 | 7:34 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 8:15 PM Perpignan, Gare routière | 11h25 | 7:40 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 8:30 PM Perpignan, Gare routière | 12h05 | 8:35 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 8:30 PM Perpignan, Gare routière | 11h04 | 7:34 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 8:30 PM Perpignan, Gare routière | 11h10 | 7:40 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, July 13 | |||||
54153 | 2:15 AM Perpignan, Gare routière | 11h50 | 2:05 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 4:10 AM Perpignan, Gare routière | 10h25 | 2:35 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 4:10 AM Perpignan, Gare routière | 12h40 | 4:50 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
4349 | 4:15 AM Perpignan, Gare routière | 12h30 | 4:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 4:15 AM Perpignan, Gare routière | 12h35 | 4:50 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 4:15 AM Perpignan, Gare routière | 10h20 | 2:35 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 4:15 AM Perpignan, Gare routière | 12h30 | 4:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 AM Perpignan, Gare routière | 22h00 | 7:25 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal | 10:15 AM Perpignan, Gare routière | 12h20 | 10:35 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:35 AM Perpignan, Gare routière | 12h00 | 10:35 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Perpignan to Madrid run on average 9 times per day, taking around 10h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $30 (€25) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:14, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 375 miles (605 km) distance in 10h 15m.
Distance 375 miles (605 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€25) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 10h 15m |
First bus 12:14 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Spain’s premier art museum, famous for Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco. A core stop for classical European painting.
Madrid’s leading modern art museum, best known for Picasso’s Guernica and major 20th-century Spanish collections.
Major museum spanning Renaissance to modern art, complementing Prado and Reina Sofía with an accessible, broad collection.
Madrid’s most famous park, ideal for strolling, boating, monuments, and relaxed city breaks between museums.
Madrid’s best-known avenue for architecture, shopping, rooftops, theaters, and nonstop urban energy.
Central square and symbolic heart of Madrid, home to key landmarks and a constant flow of local life.
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 one of the city’s most famous quick bites.
A hearty traditional stew made with tripe, chorizo, and morcilla in a rich paprika sauce. It is a historic tavern dish strongly linked to Madrid cuisine.
Historic restaurant famous for roast suckling pig and Castilian specialties. Traditional wood-fired cooking and a classic old-Madrid atmosphere make it one of the city’s landmark dining rooms.
Legendary Madrid restaurant best known for huevos rotos. Elegant but relaxed, it is a long-established favorite for classic Spanish cooking.
Traditional tavern celebrated for cocido madrileño cooked in individual clay pots. It offers a historic setting and one of the best-known versions of Madrid’s signature stew.
Moderate for Western Europe. Museums and tapas can be good value, but central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Locals often round up or leave EUR 1-2 at cafes, 5-10% at restaurants for great service, and round up taxi fares.
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Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses -> Sol, Madrid
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Perpignan to Madrid by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madrid, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Perpignan to Madrid buses use the Perpignan, Gare routière 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 Perpignan and Madrid bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Perpignan, Gare routière is 1 km from Perpignan city centre. Public transport options include:
Perpignan, Gare routière has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Bistro du Sud (0.3 km), Le Petit Bistro (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance of the station.
Ticket office support is available at Perpignan, Gare routière.
Available at Perpignan, Gare routière: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Perpignan, Gare routière: Elevators, ramps.
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.
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