- Must visit
Museo Nacional del Prado
Madrid’s premier art museum, famed for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Bosch. A cornerstone of the city’s Golden Triangle of Art.
Cheapest price
$46
Average price
$84
Fastest journey
7 h
Average duration
10 h 58 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
391 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Seville to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Seville to Madrid will cost around $84 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $46.
Of the 5 buses that leave Seville for Madrid on Sun, May 31, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct buses cover the 391 km distance in an average of 10 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest buses will take 17 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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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Seville to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $19, and a flight costs an average of $27.
Distance: 242 miles (391 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$45 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $287 Average price | $114 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Seville to Madrid:
A train is $0.88 (€0.71) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Seville to Madrid costing on average $45 (€36).
A train is $243 (€195) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Seville to Madrid costing on average $287 (€231).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 30m.
Bus takes on average 5h 5m.
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (5h 5m by bus vs 5h 12m by car) and save roughly $69 (€55) compared to fuel and tolls ($45 (€36) vs $114 (€91)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Socibus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Socibus | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Socibus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 17h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Socibus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Socibus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $46 |
The table below shows live departures for Seville to Madrid buses for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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BASE | 11:15 AM Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas) | 7h15 | 6:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 PM Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas) | 17h15 | 6:10 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
BASE | 3:30 PM Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas) | 7h00 | 10:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
BASE | 11:30 PM Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas) | 7h10 | 6:40 AM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
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BASE | 12:45 AM Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas) | 7h15 | 8:00 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 AM Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas) | 16h05 | 11:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Seville to Madrid run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $34 (€27) but you can travel from only $19 (€15) by train.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 242 miles (391 km) distance in 6h 15m.
Distance 242 miles (391 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€27) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 6h 15m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 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.
Madrid’s premier art museum, famed for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Bosch. A cornerstone of the city’s Golden Triangle of Art.
Spain’s national museum of 20th-century and contemporary art, best known for Picasso’s Guernica and strong collections by Dalí and Miró.
A major art museum spanning Old Masters to modern works, complementing the Prado and Reina Sofía with an exceptionally broad private collection.
Madrid’s grand historic square, lined with arcades and elegant façades, and a classic starting point for exploring the old center.
The symbolic heart of Madrid, known for Kilometer Zero, the clock tower, and constant energy day and night.
Madrid’s most famous park, ideal for walks, boating, monuments, gardens, and popular photo spots such as the Crystal Palace area.
Madrid’s signature chickpea stew, served in courses with broth, vegetables, and assorted meats. It is one of the city’s most traditional comfort dishes.
A classic Madrid sandwich of fried squid rings in crusty bread, especially associated with bars around Plaza Mayor. It is simple, iconic, and widely loved.
A rich stew of tripe, chorizo, and morcilla cooked with paprika. It is a historic Madrid tavern dish with bold, hearty flavors.
Historic restaurant founded in the eighteenth century, famous for roast meats and classic Castilian cooking in an atmospheric old setting.
Legendary traditional restaurant best known for huevos rotos, with a polished yet classic tavern feel and strong local reputation.
Iconic spot for churros con chocolate, open long hours and known for a lively, historic atmosphere near the city center.
Moderate for Western Europe. Museums and transport are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave EUR 1-2 in cafés; 5-10% in restaurants for very good service. Taxis are often rounded up, but tipping is not obligatory.
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Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses -> Puerta del Sol, Madrid
Buses in Spain are an affordable way to travel between cities, with a number of companies offering domestic and international routes. Traveling by bus from Seville to Madrid is the most cost effective way to travel between these two fascinating Spanish cities. Regular services are operated by Socibus from the Plaza de Armas coach station, and there are at least 8 departures every day. All buses travel directly, with no changes along the way, and the journey takes just over 4 hours. The service is regular on weekdays and weekends, and there are very early departures as well as mid-morning and mid-afternoon options as well.
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Average prices for buses from Seville to Madrid when you book in advance
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Average Price |
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Same Day |
€25 |
1 Day in Advance |
€25 |
1 Week in Advance |
€25 |
2 Weeks in Advance |
€25 |
1 Month in Advance |
€25 |
3 Months in Advance |
€25 |
Seville to Madrid Buses: General Information
While taking a bus is slower than taking the train or flying, it is significantly cheaper and can take as little as 6 hours to arrive in Madrid.
Anyone catching the bus from Seville to Madrid will need to reach the Plaza de Armas coach station. This is centrally located, but is a bus journey away from Seville's major train station. Anyone travelling from the airport or other parts of Andalucia will need to change onto local buses 3, 4, 40, 41, 43 EA or C4 - all of which stop close to the coach station. The tram is another excellent option, which runs until 1:30 a.m. - making it ideal for late departures.
Madrid has fabulous artistic treasures, one of the finest football teams in the world, fine food and jaw-droppingly beautiful architecture - all just a bus ride from Seville. Socibus buses from Seville to Madrid all arrive at the firm's Madrid terminus, near Mendez-Alvaro Metro stop. From there, the best way to reach the city centre is to take the Metro to Puerta del Sol. For Real Madrid matches, Metro Santiago Bernabeu is the best option. Getting to the both stops will take less than half an hour. Madrid also has an excellent night bus network, so very late or early arrivals should be catered for.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Seville 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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