- Must visit
Museo del Prado
World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 32 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
85 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Piedralaves to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Piedralaves to Madrid will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 8 buses that leave Piedralaves for Madrid on Fri, Aug 14, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Aug 14 the direct buses cover the 85 km distance in an average of 1 h 32 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Fri, Aug 14 the slowest buses will take 1 h 35 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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0801Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Piedralaves to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a bus costs an average of $12.
Distance: 52 miles (85 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (1h 31m by bus vs 1h 33m by car) and save roughly $9 (€7) compared to fuel and tolls ($12 (€10) vs $21 (€17)). 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 Samar, BlaBlaCar.
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 BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Samar | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Samar | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Samar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Samar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Samar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Samar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Samar | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Samar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Samar | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
The table below shows live departures for Piedralaves to Madrid buses for today, Thursday, August 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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0801 | 1:40 PM Piedralaves | 1h30 | 3:10 PM Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0801 | 3:30 PM Piedralaves | 1h45 | 5:15 PM Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0801 | 5:25 PM Piedralaves | 1h35 | 7:00 PM Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0802 | 6:40 PM Piedralaves | 1h30 | 8:10 PM Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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0801 | 5:40 AM Piedralaves | 1h35 | 7:15 AM Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0801 | 6:25 AM Piedralaves | 1h50 | 8:15 AM Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0801 | 9:40 AM Piedralaves | 1h30 | 11:10 AM Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0801 | 11:30 AM Piedralaves | 1h45 | 1:15 PM Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Piedralaves to Madrid run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:40, the last at 22:00. The fastest bus covers the 52 miles (85 km) distance in 1h 35m.
Distance 52 miles (85 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 1h 35m |
First bus 5:40 AM |
Last bus 10:00 PM |
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Most Piedralaves to Madrid buses use the Piedralaves to Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses) station pair. Use this guide to compare Piedralaves and Madrid bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Piedralaves has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Piedralaves. ATMs are available at Piedralaves.
Ticket office support is available at Piedralaves.
Available at Piedralaves: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Piedralaves: Basic accessibility for standard wheelchairs.
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