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Museo Nacional del Prado
Spain’s premier art museum, famous for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Bosch. A core stop on Madrid’s Golden Triangle of Art.
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 29 m
Buses per day
24
Distance
175 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Salamanca to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salamanca to Madrid will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 24 buses that leave Salamanca for Madrid on Mon, May 25, 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 25 the direct buses cover the 175 km distance in an average of 2 h 29 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
On Mon, May 25 the slowest buses will take 2 h 40 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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NormalOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Salamanca to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 108 miles (175 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Salamanca to Madrid:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salamanca to Madrid costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 30m.
Tickets start at around $19 (€15) compared to roughly $63 (€51) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $44 (€36). The journey takes 2h 30m versus 2h 21m 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 Monbus, Vibasa, BlaBlaCar, Avanza, MonBus.
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 04:20AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
The table below shows live departures for Salamanca to Madrid buses for today, Sunday, May 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 | 10:15 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 2h45 | 1:00 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:15 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 2h25 | 12:40 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Normal | 5:30 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 2h45 | 8:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:30 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 3h30 | 9:00 AM Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4 | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:15 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 2h55 | 9:10 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:15 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 2h45 | 10:00 AM Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4 | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:00 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 2h45 | 11:45 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:00 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 2h25 | 11:25 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:30 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 3h25 | 1:55 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:30 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 3h05 | 1:35 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:00 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 2h45 | 1:45 PM Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4 | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:30 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 3h00 | 3:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:30 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 2h40 | 3:10 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:30 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 3h10 | 4:40 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:30 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 2h50 | 4:20 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:00 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 2h45 | 5:45 PM Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4 | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:00 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 2h45 | 6:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:00 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 2h25 | 6:25 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:00 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 2h45 | 7:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:00 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 2h25 | 7:25 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:00 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 3h15 | 9:15 PM Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4 | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:00 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 2h30 | 8:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:00 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 3h05 | 10:05 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:00 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 3h25 | 10:25 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Salamanca to Madrid run on average 26 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $18 (€14) but you can travel from only $16 (€13) by train.
There are 26 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:30, the last at 22:30. The fastest bus covers the 108 miles (175 km) distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 108 miles (175 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€14) |
Buses per day 26 |
Direct buses 26 |
Fastest bus 2h 25m |
First bus 5:30 AM |
Last bus 10:30 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.
Spain’s premier art museum, famous for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Bosch. A core stop on Madrid’s Golden Triangle of Art.
Spain’s leading museum of modern and contemporary art, best known for Picasso’s Guernica alongside works by Dalí and Miró.
Major collection spanning medieval to modern art, with celebrated works by Caravaggio, Monet, Van Gogh, Hopper, and Kandinsky.
Madrid’s most famous park, ideal for strolling, rowing, people-watching, and seeing monuments such as the Crystal Palace.
The symbolic center of Madrid and Spain’s radial road network, always busy and central to city life and celebrations.
Madrid’s best-known boulevard, lined with landmark architecture, theaters, shops, and rooftop viewpoints popular with visitors.
Madrid’s classic chickpea stew, traditionally served in stages with broth, vegetables, chickpeas, and assorted meats. It is one of the city’s signature comfort dishes.
A famous Madrid sandwich of fried squid rings in crusty bread, especially associated with bars around Plaza Mayor. It is a simple local staple and iconic snack.
A rich Madrid-style tripe stew cooked with chorizo, morcilla, and paprika. It is a traditional cold-weather dish with deep roots in local tavern cuisine.
Historic restaurant founded in the 18th century, famous for roast suckling pig and other classic Castilian dishes in an old-world setting.
Well-known traditional restaurant celebrated for huevos rotos and classic Madrid dining. The atmosphere is polished but rooted in old tavern tradition.
Historic tavern especially known for cocido madrileño cooked in individual clay pots. A strong choice for an authentic, traditional meal.
Moderate for Western Europe: tapas and transit are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Locals often round up or leave EUR 1-2 at cafes; about 5-10% in restaurants for great service. Taxis are usually rounded up.
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Salamanca is a city in the western part of the autonomous community of Castile and León, Spain. Buses from Salamanca to Madrid depart every 30min on weekdays and every hour during the weekend. It takes an average of 2h 48min to cover the distance of 175km (109 miles). At least one of the buses leaves from a bus stop directly in front of Salamanca's train station and stops at Plaza de Castilla.
With about 21 buses operating every day, the first departure to Madrid from Salamanca is at 7:00 a.m. The last bus leaves for Madrid at 6:00 p.m. Departures depend on the time of the day. The journeys are direct without any transfers along the way. The Salamanca to Madrid AVE Bus Connection is an excellent way of reaching Madrid from Salamanca as it's fast & comfortable. During your trip from Salamanca to Madrid, you can enjoy free Wi-Fi and power sockets for each seat. The bus from Salamanca to Madrid takes you via the A6 highway on a fully-dedicated bus lane which means that traffic jams are a thing of the past.
The journey from Salamanca to Madrid takes approximately 3h 25min and 2h 15min on the fastest bus. The vehicles used during this journey are suitable for long-distance travel considering unique scenery to create a more enjoyable trip. This type of transport is safe and comfortable with good standards on the interior and exterior of the bus. They are equipped with air conditioning, toilets, reclining seats with headrests and food/drink services.
Departure train station: The departure station is located in the city center of Salamanca, and it can be found at Avenida de Portugal. The bus station has a capacity of 20 buses per day. it takes 19min to get from the bus station into Salamanca's Ciudad Vieja. The arriving bus station is located at Carretera de Extremadura, which is about 5 km away from the center of Madrid. It has an indoor waiting room which is clean, well lit and has the latest passenger information technology. This makes it a great place to arrive at or leave from. It is the only one in the network whose facilities include a sales counter to buy tickets for regional and suburban rail services. It also has an ATM, a ticket machine and a bicycle storage area. The subway platforms are 300 meters long and have four accesses for the safety and comfort of passengers, including two lifts.
Arrival train station: The arrival station is located in Madrid's district of Moncloa-Aravaca, which is also a very popular area because of its close vicinity to the center of Madrid. The bus station has a capacity of 25 buses per day. It is only 10min away from the center of Madrid by metro. The bus station has a capacity of 25 buses per day. The Moncloa-Aravaca bus station, located in the northwest of Madrid, is linked to the A-2 highway and Avenida de Los Poblados, two main roads in Madrid. Therefore, it is easy to access several destinations in Madrid and beyond. The station's facilities include bars and cafes, newsagents and bookstores, plenty of taxis and short-term parking spaces. The bus station also has a large shopping center, including shops, restaurants and bars.
Salamanca Plaza Mayor. Source: Shutterstock
The primary bus operator from Salamanca to Madrid is Avanza Buses.The first type of bus is the Avant Class, a direct Avanza bus between Salamanca and Madrid. The second type of bus is the Alvia Class, a direct train between Salamanca and Madrid. Both types are long-distance buses with similar travel times, but the Alvia train has faster speeds between cities. The bus station is very well connected with other transport modes, such as trains and taxis. A subway station is a few steps away from the bus station, which can take you to all other transport modes.
Avanza is a long-distance bus company based in Madrid. Avanza uses both direct and non-direct buses. The main route between Salamanca and Madrid uses non-direct buses. Passengers must change at Palencia, Valladolid or Laguna de Duero to reach Madrid. Avanza buses from Salamanca to Madrid are available every day of the week. Avanza has a wide variety of buses, including the double-deck coach called 'autocaravana'. Also, a lot of Wi-Fi-equipped buses are available on routes from Salamanca to Madrid. High-speed Avanza O2 buses run on some departures, while other buses are the Avanza Sin Parar.
The Avanza Bus Company, a successful company in terms of punctuality and travel comfort, offers its customers not only the best buses but also the best services. In first-class, you can enjoy your journey with all the comforts that will make your trip more relaxing and enjoyable. As well as enjoying an entire space from which to enjoy the landscape, you will also have extra legroom and a space for your luggage. In the second class, you will have a comfortable seat with a space for your luggage and a table that comes in very handy when you want to use your laptop or eat. You can also enjoy the landscape from the large windows.
In addition, Avanza has buses adapted for people with reduced mobility to travel comfortably and safely. In addition, they have luggage racks and heating so you can travel without discomfort. Avanza also has a trade partnership with the International Association of Assistance Dog Owners (ASADE). People who need to travel accompanied by their assistance dog have priority over other passengers in the allocation of places. Pets are also accepted, provided they are in a cage or basket. The luggage allowance on Avanza's buses is 30 kg in the bag rack and 5 kg under the seat. Bikes are allowed if there is no other passenger whose journey would be significantly affected by them. The bike should be placed in the luggage area.
The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Salamanca to Madrid is to pre-book your bus tickets online because all the cheap advance bus tickets sell out quickly. Buses are available several times per day, but they do not always have enough seats available for clients every time.
To find cheap tickets from Salamanca to Madrid, you can be flexible with your travel dates. The more flexible you are with your departure date, the better price you will get for a bus ticket from Salamanca to Madrid. Choosing a connecting bus or slower journeys is also recommended, especially when you are not in a hurry. Although it is possible to find cheap single tickets from Salamanca to Madrid, having your travel schedule will also allow you to find suitable return tickets. You can even save on the trip back if you book return bus tickets online.
Madrid Flamengo Girl. Source: Shutterstock
Madrid is the capital of Spain. The city is famous for its art, cuisine, and nightlife; it's also located close to many other popular Spanish cities like Toledo, Segovia, Avila, Salamanca and Valladolid. It's a perfect tourist gateway into the country. The city is filled with museums, some of the more popular ones being the Prado Museum, a must-see for art lovers. Reina Sofia Museum has a huge collection of contemporary art.
At the same time, one can also check out Thyssen-Bornemisza's Museum, which has a less densely packed yet quality collection of modern Italian art. One cannot complete a visit to Madrid without trying out its famous dish, Jamon Iberico. It is Spain's answer to Italy's Prosciutto di Parma and France's Jambon de Bayonne. Madrid also has the best Sangria anywhere in Spain. Nightlife is one of the biggest attractions for tourists.
Madrid was once the hub of flamenco culture during the '60s and '70s means that there are so many dance clubs with live Flamenco music. Another popular thing to do at night would be sipping on some gin tonic next to Casa de Campo, which overlooks Madrid.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salamanca 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.

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