Salou to Madrid bus with Hife

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Salou to Madrid

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Oct 26

Cheapest price on Oct 26

$52

Average ticket price on Oct 26

$57

Fastest journey on Oct 26

8 h

Average journey duration on Oct 26

8 h 46 m

Buses on Oct 26

6

Distance

415 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Salou to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Salou to Madrid will cost around $57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $52.

Fast buses

It's difficult to get from Salou to Madrid without transferring at least once.

  • HifeNormal+AlsaNormal
    9:15 AM9h20
    Salou, Estación de Autobuses
    6:35 PMMadrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América
    $521One-way
    1 transfer
  • HifeNormal+AlsaNormal
    9:15 AM10h00
    Salou, Estación de Autobuses
    7:15 PMMadrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América
    $521One-way
    1 transfer
  • HifeNormal+AlsaNormal
    9:15 AM8h55
    Salou, Estación de Autobuses
    6:10 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    $561One-way
    1 transfer
  • HifeNormal+AlsaNormal
    11:00 AM8h15
    Salou, Estación de Autobuses
    7:15 PMMadrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América
    $581One-way
    1 transfer
  • HifeNormal+AlsaNormal
    11:00 AM8h00
    Salou, Estación de Autobuses
    7:00 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    $621One-way
    1 transfer

Journey information

Overview: Bus from Salou to Madrid

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Buses from Salou to Madrid run on average 4 times per day, taking around 7h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€8) but you can travel from only $4 (€3) by train.

There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:14, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 257 miles (415 km) distance in 6h 45m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $4 (€3)
Distance
257 miles (415 km)
Average bus duration
7h 35m
Cheapest ticket price
$9 (€8)
Buses per day
4
Direct buses
2
Fastest bus
6h 45m
First bus
12:14 AM
Last bus
11:15 PM
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Fri
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Fri
Best time to book
21 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $4 (€3)

Frequently asked questions about your Salou to Madrid trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Salou to Madrid.

Cheap bus tickets from Salou to Madrid can start from as little as $9 (€8) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Salou to Madrid is $42 (€35) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The earliest bus from Salou to Madrid leaves at 12:14 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Salou to Madrid leaves at 11:15 PM.
Yes, there are 2 direct buses a day from Salou to Madrid with Hife. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.

Salou to Madrid Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
07:30AM
Arrival Time
01:10PM
Duration
5h40
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$37
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
08:20AM
Arrival Time
01:40PM
Duration
5h20
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$28
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
09:00AM
Arrival Time
02:10PM
Duration
5h10
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$48
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
09:10AM
Arrival Time
02:40PM
Duration
5h30
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$39
Operator
Hife
Departure Time
09:15AM
Arrival Time
07:00PM
Duration
9h45
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
09:30AM
Arrival Time
03:20PM
Duration
5h50
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$34
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
09:50AM
Arrival Time
02:50PM
Duration
5h00
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$31
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
10:00AM
Arrival Time
04:20PM
Duration
6h20
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$36
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
10:50AM
Arrival Time
03:30PM
Duration
4h40
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$57
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
11:00AM
Arrival Time
05:30PM
Duration
6h30
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$41
Operator
Hife
Departure Time
11:00AM
Arrival Time
08:20PM
Duration
9h20
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$49
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
11:30AM
Arrival Time
05:10PM
Duration
5h40
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
12:00PM
Arrival Time
05:10PM
Duration
5h10
Departure days
Tue, Sun
Cheapest price
$34
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
12:30PM
Arrival Time
05:40PM
Duration
5h10
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$31
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
02:00PM
Arrival Time
07:40PM
Duration
5h40
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$41
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
03:00PM
Arrival Time
08:20PM
Duration
5h20
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$28
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
04:00PM
Arrival Time
09:50PM
Duration
5h50
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
04:30PM
Arrival Time
11:20PM
Duration
6h50
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$33
Operator
Hife
Departure Time
04:45PM
Arrival Time
03:05AM
Duration
10h20
Departure days
Fri, Sun
Cheapest price
$61
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
05:00PM
Arrival Time
11:00PM
Duration
6h00
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$37
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
06:00PM
Arrival Time
11:10PM
Duration
5h10
Departure days
Fri, Sun
Cheapest price
$40
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
08:20PM
Arrival Time
01:20AM
Duration
5h00
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Thu
Cheapest price
$34
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
11:10PM
Arrival Time
05:30AM
Duration
6h20
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$34

Live departures

Salou to Madrid bus times

The table below shows live departures for Salou to Madrid buses for today, Sunday, October 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
HifeNormal+AlsaNormal11:00 AM Salou, Estación de Autobuses
9h20
8:20 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)1 transfer
HifeNormal+AlsaNormal11:00 AM Salou, Estación de Autobuses
8h15
7:15 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América1 transfer
HifeNormal+AlsaNormal11:00 AM Salou, Estación de Autobuses
8h00
7:00 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)1 transfer
HifeNormal+AlsaNormal4:45 PM Salou, Estación de Autobuses
7h35
12:20 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América1 transfer
HifeNormal+AlsaNormal4:45 PM Salou, Estación de Autobuses
10h20
3:05 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América1 transfer
HifeNormal+AlsaNormal4:45 PM Salou, Estación de Autobuses
10h05
2:50 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)1 transfer

This is the last bus of the day.

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Why should you book Salou to Madrid buses with Omio?

Alsa as well as Hife offer buses services from Salou to Madrid.
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Bus providers: Hife, Alsa from Salou to MadridYou can travel by bus between Salou to Madrid with Hife, Alsa for as low as $4 (€3). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

Hife

About
Hife is a Spanish bus company that has been operating bus routes since 1915, with a strong presence in regions like Catalonia and Valencia. They offer a variety of services including regular intercity and urban bus lines, school transport, and bus rentals for events. Hife emphasizes reliability, punctuality, and customer satisfaction, maintaining a high standard of vehicle fleet maintenance. Popular destinations include cities like Barcelona, Valencia, Zaragoza, and Salou. Many of their newer buses offer amenities like Wi-Fi, and they provide options for mobile tickets on some routes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Hife Duration
7h 15m
Cheapest Hife Price
$16 (€14)
Hife frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
Additional luggage
15€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed; reservation required.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; guide dogs travel for free.

Alsa

About
Alsa is the main provider of bus travel in Spain and a subsidiary of the UK’s National Express. It operates an extensive network of regional, national, and international routes, transporting more than 300 million passengers annually. Alsa’s modern fleet offers varying levels of comfort and amenities. The standard Alsa Normal buses include free Wi-Fi, onboard bathrooms, footrests, and entertainment. For a more premium experience, Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus, and Alsa Premium services provide enhanced comfort and luxury features.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Alsa Duration
6h 45m
Cheapest Alsa Price
$9 (€8)
Alsa frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for an additional fee; must be packed.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets must travel in the hold.

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Salou and Madrid

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

When taking a bus from Salou to Madrid, you can count on Alsa, Hife for the best way to get you to Madrid. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Salou and Madrid and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Salou to Madrid:
  • Hife
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Accessible seating.
  • Alsa
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Accessible seating.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Salou to Madrid for bus company Alsa, Hife.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Salou to Madrid depends on the bus companies:
  • Hife
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
  • Alsa
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company {providersWithBike}.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Salou to Madrid.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Salou to Madrid:
  • Hife
    • One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
  • Alsa
    • One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Salou to Madrid:
  • Hife
    • 15€ per additional bag.
  • Alsa
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Salou to Madrid. The following conditions apply:
  • Hife
    • Small pets allowed in carriers
    • guide dogs travel for free.
  • Alsa
    • Small pets allowed in carriers
    • larger pets must travel in the hold.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Salou to Madrid with the following bus company: Alsa, Hife
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Salou to Madrid with the following bus company: Alsa, Hife.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Salou to Madrid with the following bus company: Alsa, Hife.

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Euro (€)

Moderate for Western Europe: hotels vary, dining is reasonable, and public transport is good value for tourists.

Average meal costs

Budget
€8-12 for fast food or a simple menú.
Mid-range
€20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
€60+ per person at upscale restaurants.
Coffee
€1.80-3.50 for coffee or cappuccino.

Tipping culture

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.

Plan your visit to Madrid

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Spain uses the euro (€) as its currency. Travelers can use both cash and cards, but cards are widely accepted in cities and tourist areas, while cash may be preferred for small purchases, markets, and rural locations.
In Madrid, the main safety concerns for travelers include pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like Puerta del Sol, Gran Vía, and on public transportation. Common scams involve distraction techniques, such as someone asking for signatures on petitions or offering friendship bracelets, to steal valuables. Travelers should also be cautious of unlicensed taxi drivers and always use official transport services. Staying vigilant in busy tourist spots and keeping belongings secure helps minimize risks.
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FAQs: Bus from Salou to Madrid

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salou 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.

FAQs
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Salou and Madrid including taking a bus, train, and flight.
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popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Salou to Madrid

Most Salou to Madrid buses use the Salou, Estación de Autobuses to Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) station pair, with some services arriving at Madrid, Avenida de América. Use this guide to compare Salou and Madrid bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.

Departure bus stations in Salou
Arrival bus stations in Madrid

Which Salou station do buses to Madrid leave from?

Buses from Salou to Madrid leave from Salou, Estación de Autobuses. The station is from Salou city centre at Carrer de Carles Roig, 4, 43840 Salou, Tarragona, Spain.
Salou, Estación de AutobusesCarrer de Carles Roig, 4, 43840 Salou, Tarragona, SpainWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Salou, Estación de Autobuses from Salou city centre

BusL35, L10 · 5m · $2
Nt2 · 11m · $2

Salou, Estación de Autobuses bus station facilities and services

Salou, Estación de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.

Food and drink

Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Tapas Bar (in the station), Fast-Food Outlet (in the station).

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and accept major cards.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Salou, Estación de Autobuses.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Salou, Estación de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Salou, Estación de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.

Bus stations for Salou to Madrid

Check bus stations information for Salou and Madrid, including where buses depart and arrive on this route.

When departing from Salou , you have various bus station options to start your journey from including Salou, Estación de Autobuses . When arriving in Madrid , you can end your journey in bus stations like Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid), Madrid, Avenida de América, Madrid, Intercambiador de Plaza de Castilla, Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses .Passengers board the bus most frequently from Salou, Estación de Autobuses, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid), located 13 away from the city centre.

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