- Must visit
Museo del Prado
World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.
Cheapest price
$70
Average price
$103
Fastest journey
18 h 10 m
Average duration
18 h 47 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
1155 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Reims to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reims to Madrid will cost around $103 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $70.
It's difficult to get from Reims to Madrid without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Reims to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, and a train costs an average of $359.
Distance: 717 miles (1155 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$93 Average price Cheapest | $135 Average price | $421 Average price | $427 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 48m Average total duration 19h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 23h 8m Average total duration 22h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Reims to Madrid:
A bus is $42 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Reims to Madrid costing on average $135.
A bus is $327 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reims to Madrid costing on average $421.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 19h 18m.
Train takes on average 22h 38m.
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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 Alsa | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 23h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 25h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 25h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 24h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 20h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 23h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 23h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 21h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 21h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 21h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 21h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 21h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 21h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 20h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 18h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 22h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $143 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 20h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 21h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 20h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 19h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 22h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $138 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 18h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 18h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 21h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 19h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 18h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 21h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 19h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 20h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 19h25 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
The table below shows live departures for Reims to Madrid buses for today, Wednesday, August 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Reims, Gare de Champagne-Ardenne TGV | 25h15 | 10:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Reims, Gare de Champagne-Ardenne TGV | 22h25 | 7:25 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Reims, Gare de Champagne-Ardenne TGV | 22h55 | 7:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 AM Reims, Gare de Champagne-Ardenne TGV | 25h00 | 10:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:55 AM Reims, Gare de Champagne-Ardenne TGV | 24h20 | 10:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM Reims, Gare de Champagne-Ardenne TGV | 23h45 | 10:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:25 PM Reims, Gare de Champagne-Ardenne TGV | 21h50 | 10:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 PM Reims, Gare de Champagne-Ardenne TGV | 21h30 | 10:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
50478 · 3161 | 12:45 PM Reims, Gare de Champagne-Ardenne TGV | 21h00 | 9:45 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 PM Reims, Gare de Champagne-Ardenne TGV | 18h10 | 8:10 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 PM Reims, Gare de Champagne-Ardenne TGV | 18h55 | 8:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 PM Reims, Gare de Champagne-Ardenne TGV | 19h15 | 11:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 PM Reims, Gare de Champagne-Ardenne TGV | 22h15 | 2:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:15 PM Reims, Gare de Champagne-Ardenne TGV | 21h05 | 3:20 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:15 PM Reims, Gare de Champagne-Ardenne TGV | 19h05 | 1:20 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
30485 · 3163 | 7:05 PM Reims, Gare de Champagne-Ardenne TGV | 20h05 | 3:10 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Reims to Madrid run on average 11 times per day, taking around 19h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $49 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 717 miles (1155 km) distance in 18h 40m.
Distance 717 miles (1155 km) |
Average bus duration 19h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 |
Buses per day 11 |
Fastest bus 18h 40m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of Madrid — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Madrid trip today.
World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.
Leading modern art museum best known for Picasso’s Guernica, plus major works by Dalí and Miró.
Celebrated collection of European masters from Van Eyck to Hopper in a refined palace setting.
Madrid’s most famous park offers gardens, a boating lake, monuments, and relaxed walks in the city center.
Lively grand avenue known for architecture, shopping, theaters, and nonstop energy from day to night.
Elegant boulevard linking major museums and landmarks, ideal for a classic central Madrid walk.
A hearty chickpea stew with meats, vegetables, and broth, especially traditional in Madrid and often served in stages.
Crisp fried squid rings served in a baguette roll. This iconic Madrid street food is especially linked to bars around Plaza Mayor.
Tripe stew with chorizo and morcilla in a rich sauce. A classic old Madrid tavern dish with deep local roots.
Refined two-Michelin-star dining focused on seasonal Spanish produce, with elegant modern cooking in a polished fine-dining room.
Traditional Madrid restaurant known for cocido madrileño served in stages, with an old-school dining room and loyal local following.
Historic century-old tavern famed for roast suckling pig and Castilian dishes in a classic, wood-lined setting near Plaza Mayor.
Moderate for Western Europe: hotels vary, dining is reasonable, and public transport is good value for tourists.
Tipping is modest: round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, small change is enough.
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Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses -> Puerta del Sol
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reims 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 Reims to Madrid buses use the Reims, Gare de Champagne-Ardenne TGV 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 Reims and Madrid bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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, 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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