- Must visit
Museo del Prado
World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.
Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$48
Fastest journey
7 h 30 m
Average duration
9 h 56 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
492 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Setúbal to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Setúbal to Madrid will cost around $48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
Of the 8 buses that leave Setúbal for Madrid on Tue, Aug 04, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct buses cover the 492 km distance in an average of 9 h 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 30 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest buses will take 14 h 55 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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FlixBus · FlixBusBuses from Setúbal to Madrid run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:25. The fastest bus covers the 305 miles (492 km) distance in 6h 35m.
Distance 305 miles (492 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 6h 35m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:25 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 49 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 17h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 17h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 18h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 10:29PM | Duration 8h44 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator ALSA BS | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 19h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
The table below shows live departures for Setúbal to Madrid buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:50 AM Setúbal, Interface Transportes | 14h55 | 7:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:50 AM Setúbal, Interface Transportes | 17h00 | 10:50 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:55 AM Setúbal, Interface Transportes | 11h00 | 6:55 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 AM Setúbal, Interface Transportes | 18h45 | 6:10 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 transfers | |
Normal | 1:45 PM Setúbal | 7h30 | 10:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
4249 | 1:45 PM Setúbal, Terminal Rodoviário de Setúbal TST | 7h30 | 10:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:45 PM Setúbal | 8h44 | 11:29 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:25 PM Setúbal, Interface Transportes | 19h20 | 7:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 transfers | |
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Most Setúbal to Madrid buses use the Setúbal, Interface Transportes 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 Setúbal and Madrid bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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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