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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 27
$7
Average ticket price on Oct 27
$7
Fastest journey on Oct 27
1 h 44 m
Average journey duration on Oct 27
1 h 44 m
Buses on Oct 27
2
Distance
98 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Riaza to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Riaza to Madrid will cost around $7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
On Tue, Oct 27, we found 2 buses from Riaza to Madrid, including 2 direct services.
On Tue, Oct 27 the direct buses cover the 98 km distance in an average of 1 h 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 44 m .
On Tue, Oct 27 the slowest buses will take 1 h 44 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.




Buses from Riaza to Madrid run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 07:30, the last at 20:00. The fastest bus covers the 60 miles (98 km) distance in 1h 44m.
Distance 60 miles (98 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 1h 44m |
First bus 7:30 AM |
Last bus 8:00 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 21 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Riaza to Madrid.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:14AM | Arrival Time 07:58AM | Duration 1h44 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:14AM | Arrival Time 08:58AM | Duration 1h44 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:14AM | Arrival Time 09:58AM | Duration 1h44 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:29PM | Arrival Time 04:13PM | Duration 1h44 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:59PM | Arrival Time 04:44PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:29PM | Arrival Time 05:13PM | Duration 1h44 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:59PM | Arrival Time 06:44PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
The table below shows live departures for Riaza to Madrid buses for today, Monday, October 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal · Normal | 3:29 PM Riaza, Carretera De Riofrio | 1h44 | 5:13 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, October 27 | |||||
![]() | 6:14 AM Riaza | 1h44 | 7:58 AM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:14 AM Riaza | 1h44 | 8:58 AM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Most Riaza to Madrid buses use the Riaza, Carretera De Riofrio to Madrid, Avenida de América station pair. Use this guide to compare Riaza and Madrid bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Riaza, Carretera De Riofrio has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Riaza, Carretera De Riofrio. ATMs are available at Riaza, Carretera De Riofrio.
Ticket office support is available at Riaza, Carretera De Riofrio.
Available at Riaza, Carretera De Riofrio: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Riaza, Carretera De Riofrio: Basic accessibility features available.
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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