The cheapest and fastest buses from Salamanca station to Madrid Príncipe Pío
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$18
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$21
Fastest journey on Sep 20
2 h 25 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
2 h 33 m
Buses on Sep 20
16
Distance
174 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Salamanca station to Madrid Príncipe Pío is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salamanca station to Madrid Príncipe Pío will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 16 buses from Salamanca station to Madrid Príncipe Pío, including 16 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct buses cover the 174 km distance in an average of 2 h 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest buses will take 2 h 45 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.
Normal6:15 AM2h55Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses9:10 AMMadrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)$181One-way0 transfers
Normal5:30 AM2h45Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses8:15 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$181One-way0 transfers
Normal9:00 AM2h25Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses11:25 AMMadrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)$181One-way0 transfers
Normal10:30 AM3h05Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses1:35 PMMadrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)$181One-way0 transfers
Normal10:15 PM2h45Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses1:00 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$181One-way0 transfers
Normal9:00 AM2h25Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses11:25 AMMadrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)$181One-way0 transfers
Normal10:15 PM2h25Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses12:40 AMMadrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)$181One-way0 transfers
Normal6:00 PM2h30Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses8:30 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$181One-way0 transfers
Normal12:30 PM2h40Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses3:10 PMMadrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)$181One-way0 transfers
Normal5:30 AM2h45Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses8:15 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$181One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Salamanca station to Madrid Príncipe Pío
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salamanca station to Madrid Príncipe Pío among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 57m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $19, while a bus costs an average of $20.
Distance: 108 miles (174 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 22m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Salamanca station to Madrid Príncipe Pío:
A train is $0.32 (€0.26) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salamanca station to Madrid Príncipe Pío costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Madrid Príncipe Pío take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 52m.
Tickets start at around $20 (€16) compared to roughly $62 (€50) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $42 (€34). The journey takes 2h 52m versus 2h 15m 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.
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.
Salamanca station to Madrid Príncipe Pío Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 02:17PM | Duration 3h02 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:38PM | Arrival Time 06:48PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 2h59 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Live departures
Salamanca station to Madrid Príncipe Pío bus times
The table below shows live departures for Salamanca station to Madrid Príncipe Pío buses for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 9:00 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 2h59 | 11:59 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:00 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 2h40 | 11:40 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, September 20 | |||||
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 | 2h25 | 11:25 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:00 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 2h45 | 11:45 AM 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 | 10:30 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 3h25 | 1:55 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 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 | 3:00 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 2h45 | 5:45 PM Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4 | 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 | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Salamanca station to Madrid Príncipe Pío
Buses from Salamanca station to Madrid Príncipe Pío run on average 21 times per day, taking around 2h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $18 (€14) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by train.
There are 21 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:30, the last at 16:00. The fastest bus covers the 108 miles (174 km) distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 108 miles (174 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€14) |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 21 |
Fastest bus 2h 25m |
First bus 3:30 AM |
Last bus 4:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: Monbus from Salamanca station to Madrid Príncipe PíoYou can travel by bus between Salamanca station to Madrid Príncipe Pío with Monbus for as low as $9 (€7). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Salamanca station to Madrid Príncipe Pío
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salamanca station to Madrid Príncipe Pío 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 Príncipe Pío, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Vibasa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Monbus
- Monbus works to eliminate barriers for people with functional diversity and offers a service for passengers with their own wheelchair, which must be requested 24 hours in advance via email.
- Avanza
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Vibasa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- Monbus
- The cancellation policy can vary by ticket class, individual trips, or promotions, so it's recommended to check the policies during the booking process or the company's terms and conditions.
- Avanza
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- Vibasa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Monbus
- One piece of hand luggage and one checked bag are included.
- Avanza
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Vibasa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Monbus
- Additional or oversized luggage may incur extra charges and is subject to space availability.
- Avanza
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Vibasa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be transported in the luggage compartment.
- Avanza
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs travel for free.
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