- Must visit
MEIAC - Museo Extremeño e Iberoamericano de Arte Contemporáneo
Contemporary art museum in a striking former prison building, featuring Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American art. One of the city’s most distinctive cultural venues.
Cheapest price
$38
Average price
$49
Fastest journey
5 h 45 m
Average duration
5 h 59 m
Buses per day
19
Distance
258 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Salamanca to Badajoz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salamanca to Badajoz will cost around $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.
Of the 19 buses that leave Salamanca for Badajoz on Thu, Jun 25, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 25 the direct buses cover the 258 km distance in an average of 5 h 59 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 45 m .
On Thu, Jun 25 the slowest buses will take 6 h 15 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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37392Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Salamanca to Badajoz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, and a train costs an average of $109.
Distance: 160 miles (258 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$48 Average price Cheapest | $116 Average price | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 31m Average total duration 9h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Salamanca to Badajoz:
A bus is $68 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salamanca to Badajoz costing on average $116 (€95).
Other travel options to Badajoz take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 1m.
Tickets start at around $48 (€40) compared to roughly $59 (€49) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $11 (€9). The journey takes 4h 22m versus 3h 5m 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, 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 Alsa | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 01:38PM | Duration 12h18 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 01:34AM | Duration 10h49 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
The table below shows live departures for Salamanca to Badajoz buses for today, Wednesday, June 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal · Normal | 3:10 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 5h50 | 9:00 AM Badajoz, Estación De Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 3:10 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 7h05 | 10:15 AM Badajoz, Estación De Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 17032 | 10:00 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 7h01 | 5:01 PM Badajoz station | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 37392 | 10:00 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 11h15 | 9:15 PM Badajoz station | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 37394 | 2:30 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 8h30 | 11:00 PM Badajoz station | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 37392 | 2:30 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 6h45 | 9:15 PM Badajoz station | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 00194 | 2:30 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 8h30 | 11:00 PM Badajoz station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:45 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 10h49 | 1:34 AM Badajoz, Estación De Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 37392 | 3:00 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 6h15 | 9:15 PM Badajoz station | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 37394 | 3:00 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 8h00 | 11:00 PM Badajoz station | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 00194 | 3:00 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 8h00 | 11:00 PM Badajoz station | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 00194 | 4:00 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 7h00 | 11:00 PM Badajoz station | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 37394 | 4:00 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 7h00 | 11:00 PM Badajoz station | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, June 25 | |||||
Normal+ 00190 | 1:20 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 12h18 | 1:38 PM Badajoz station | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 1:20 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 6h15 | 7:35 AM Badajoz, Estación De Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 37390 | 1:20 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 12h18 | 1:38 PM Badajoz station | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 17030 | 1:20 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 5h51 | 7:11 AM Badajoz station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Salamanca to Badajoz run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $35 (€28) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:20, the last at 21:40. The fastest bus covers the 160 miles (258 km) distance in 6h 0m.
Distance 160 miles (258 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€28) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 6h 0m |
First bus 1:20 AM |
Last bus 9:40 PM |
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Discover the best of Badajoz — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Badajoz trip today.
Contemporary art museum in a striking former prison building, featuring Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American art. One of the city’s most distinctive cultural venues.
Major provincial archaeology museum inside the Alcazaba, with prehistoric, Roman, Visigothic and Islamic collections that explain the region’s long history.
The city’s main fine arts museum, known for Spanish painting and works connected to Extremadura. A strong choice for visitors interested in regional culture.
The historic core, best explored on foot for its churches, squares, old streets and access to major monuments. Essential for first-time visitors.
Central square by the cathedral, a key meeting point and practical base for exploring the old city and nearby shopping streets.
Large urban square and promenade area with gardens and city life, popular with locals for strolling and relaxing in the center.
Acorn-fed Iberian ham from Extremadura, prized for its rich fat marbling and deep flavor. It is one of the region’s most iconic products.
A famous Extremaduran soft sheep’s milk cheese with a creamy interior and intense flavor, often eaten spread on bread.
A traditional shepherd’s dish of fried breadcrumbs cooked with garlic, peppers, and usually pork products. It is a classic comfort food in Extremadura.
A well-known contemporary restaurant in Badajoz, appreciated for refined presentations, seasonal produce, and an elegant atmosphere.
A respected restaurant offering creative Spanish cuisine with careful plating and a polished yet relaxed setting.
An established traditional venue known for Extremaduran dishes, tapas, and a lively local dining atmosphere.
Generally cheaper than Madrid or Barcelona. Good value for meals, coffee, and everyday expenses.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Small change in cafes is enough. Taxis are usually rounded up, but tipping is not required.
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Badajoz, Estación De Autobuses -> Plaza De España, Badajoz
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salamanca to Badajoz 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 Badajoz, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Salamanca to Badajoz buses use the Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses to Badajoz, Estación De Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Salamanca and Badajoz bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses is 2 km from Salamanca city centre. Public transport options include:
Salamanca, Estación 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), Tapas Bar Salamanca (0.3 km), Fast Food Express (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses.
Available at Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
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