- Must visit
Museo del Prado
World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.
Cheapest price
$6
Average price
$8
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h 4 m
Buses per day
5
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 $8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Of the 5 buses that leave Riaza for Madrid on Thu, Jul 23, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 23 the direct buses cover the 98 km distance in an average of 1 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .
On Thu, Jul 23 the slowest buses will take 1 h 20 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.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Riaza to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a bus costs an average of $6.
Distance: 60 miles (98 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$6 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $6 (€6) compared to roughly $20 (€20) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $14 (€14). The journey takes 1h 29m versus 1h 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, Aisa, BlaBlaCar.
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 BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:14AM | Arrival Time 09:58AM | Duration 1h44 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:59PM | Arrival Time 04:44PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:29PM | Arrival Time 05:13PM | Duration 1h44 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
The table below shows live departures for Riaza to Madrid buses for today, Wednesday, July 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:10 AM Riaza | 1h00 | 7:10 AM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:50 PM Riaza | 1h10 | 2:00 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Riaza | 1h20 | 2:20 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:30 PM Riaza | 1h10 | 5:40 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 PM Riaza | 1h10 | 9:40 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect |
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Buses from Riaza to Madrid run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. 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 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€6) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 5 |
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 Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 6 days |
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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.
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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