- Must visit
Museo del Prado
World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.
Cheapest price
$179
Average price
$243
Fastest journey
1 d 9 h
Average duration
1 d 10 h 37 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
1363 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rome to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Madrid will cost around $243 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $179.
It's difficult to get from Rome to Madrid without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rome to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.4 - 3.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $40, and a bus costs an average of $121.
Distance: 846 miles (1363 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$216 Average price | $213 Average price Cheapest | $209 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
30h 54m Average total duration 30h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 8m Average total duration Fastest 5h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 19h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.4 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 4.1 - 8.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Madrid:
A flight is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Madrid costing on average $216 (€174).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 30h 24m.
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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 |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 33h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $169 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 33h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $220 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 44h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $219 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 42h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $285 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 39h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $142 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 38h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $157 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 36h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $167 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 34h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $226 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 33h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $179 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 34h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $167 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 34h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $167 |
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Madrid buses for today, Thursday, August 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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4788 · 93129+ Normal | 3:20 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 38h30 | 5:50 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 2 transfers | |
4788 · 93129+ Normal | 3:20 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 37h15 | 4:35 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 transfers | |
4788 · 93129+ Normal | 3:20 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 37h30 | 4:50 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:25 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 38h30 | 7:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:25 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 38h00 | 7:25 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:55 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 34h45 | 8:40 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 34h55 | 10:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 39h20 | 2:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 34h40 | 10:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 39h05 | 2:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 33h00 | 10:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 37h25 | 2:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Rome to Madrid run on average 9 times per day, taking around 30h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $121 (€97) but you can travel from only $40 (€32) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 846 miles (1363 km) distance in 33h 0m.
Distance 846 miles (1363 km) |
Average bus duration 30h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $121 (€97) |
Buses per day 9 |
Fastest bus 33h 0m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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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
One of the cheapest ways to travel between Rome and Madrid is by bus. Although it is not possible to travel on any day of the week, there are specific days on which 1 or 2 trips are scheduled by bus Roma Madrid. Minimum duration? Thirty-eight hours.
Flixbus and the Italian company MarinoBus run the regular bus service Rome Madrid. They use a fleet of solvent, modern and well-equipped vehicles with air conditioning, bathrooms, comfortable seats with standard amplitude and maximum professionalism in their drivers.
Most of the frequencies of the Roma Madrid bus invest in making this journey 1 day and 14 hours. Logically, different stops and stops are made throughout the trip; Barcelona is one of the usual ones. The trip, mostly at night, allows travelers to rest while the journey is being made. The total distance between the two European capitals is 1363 kilometres.
Passengers wishing to travel by bus Roma Madrid cannot leave any day of the week, because this itinerary is not offered daily. However, there are 1 or 2 frequencies some days, whose departures are always scheduled early at night, so that travelers can sleep during the journey.
Rome Station Tiburtina: located between the Roman districts Tiburtina, Pietralata and Nomentano, it receives both trains and buses. It has its own 10,000 square metre shopping centre and was inaugurated at the end of the 19th century. It registers 51 million passengers annually and includes a bar, cafeteria, pharmacy, waiting rooms, restrooms and ATMs. Located less than 5 kilometres from the Roman Coliseum, it can be reached by subway line B and various city buses.
Madrid Southern Bus Station : it is located in Méndez Álvaro street, 2.5 kilometres from El Retiro. It is well equipped with bathrooms, medical centre, suitcase holder, cafeterias, parking for almost 300 cars, commercial area and very good accessibility. Since it is connected to Metro and Renfe, mobility is assured. To go to the city, the Cercanías C5, C7 and C10, the buses 8, 102, 113, 148 and 152 and the line 6 of the subway are ideal.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome 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 Rome to Madrid buses use the Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina 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 Rome and Madrid bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina is 4 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafes and vending machines available.
Wi-Fi is available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. ATMs are aTM available near ticket office.
Ticket office support is available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
Available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina: Wheelchair accessible entrances and facilities.
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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