- Must visit
Museo del Prado
World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.
Cheapest price
$54
Average price
$54
Fastest journey
4 h 40 m
Average duration
4 h 40 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
327 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Sondika to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sondika to Madrid will cost around $54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $54.
Of the 1 buses that leave Sondika for Madrid on Tue, Aug 04, 1 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 327 km distance in an average of 4 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 40 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest buses will take 4 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.


Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sondika to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the flight is your best bet as it emits only 1.0 - 2.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, and a flight costs an average of $122.
Distance: 203 miles (327 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$54 Average price Cheapest | $122 Average price | $83 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 4m Average total duration 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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 Sondika to Madrid:
A bus is $68 (€56) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sondika to Madrid costing on average $122 (€99).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 34m.
You'll arrive about 17m sooner (4h 34m by bus vs 4h 51m by car) and save roughly $29 (€24) compared to fuel and tolls ($54 (€44) vs $83 (€67)). 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BizkaiBus | Departure Time 06:23AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 5h22 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BizkaiBus | Departure Time 07:22AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 5h23 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BizkaiBus | Departure Time 07:28AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 5h17 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BizkaiBus | Departure Time 07:43AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 5h27 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator BizkaiBus | Departure Time 07:56AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 5h14 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BizkaiBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BizkaiBus | Departure Time 08:54AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 5h46 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BizkaiBus | Departure Time 09:22AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 5h18 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BizkaiBus | Departure Time 09:24AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 5h16 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BizkaiBus | Departure Time 09:43AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 5h42 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator BizkaiBus | Departure Time 10:24AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 5h01 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BizkaiBus | Departure Time 10:29AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 4h56 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BizkaiBus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BizkaiBus | Departure Time 11:29AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 5h16 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BizkaiBus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BizkaiBus | Departure Time 12:28PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 5h17 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BizkaiBus | Departure Time 01:24PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 5h26 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BizkaiBus | Departure Time 01:27PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 5h23 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BizkaiBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BizkaiBus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator BizkaiBus | Departure Time 01:56PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 5h14 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BizkaiBus | Departure Time 02:27PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 4h43 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BizkaiBus | Departure Time 02:29PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 5h46 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BizkaiBus | Departure Time 02:48PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 5h27 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator BizkaiBus | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BizkaiBus | Departure Time 03:23PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 5h22 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BizkaiBus | Departure Time 04:23PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 5h52 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BizkaiBus | Departure Time 04:57PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 5h18 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BizkaiBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BizkaiBus | Departure Time 07:43PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 5h02 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator BizkaiBus | Departure Time 07:48PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 4h57 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator BizkaiBus | Departure Time 07:54PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 4h51 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BizkaiBus | Departure Time 08:29PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 6h16 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BizkaiBus | Departure Time 09:24PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 5h21 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BizkaiBus | Departure Time 10:22PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 7h23 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BizkaiBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BizkaiBus | Departure Time 10:51PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 6h54 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
The table below shows live departures for Sondika to Madrid buses for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:28 AM San Juan (885) | 5h17 | 12:45 PM Madrid | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 7:56 AM San Juan (885) | 5h14 | 1:10 PM Madrid | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 8:54 AM San Juan (885) | 5h46 | 2:40 PM Madrid | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 10:29 AM San Juan (885) | 4h56 | 3:25 PM Madrid | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 11:29 AM San Juan (885) | 5h16 | 4:45 PM Madrid | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 1:30 PM San Juan (885) | 5h20 | 6:50 PM Madrid | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 1:56 PM San Juan (885) | 5h14 | 7:10 PM Madrid | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 2:55 PM San Juan (885) | 5h50 | 8:45 PM Madrid | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 4:57 PM San Juan (885) | 5h18 | 10:15 PM Madrid | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 7:48 PM San Juan (885) | 4h57 | 12:45 AM Madrid | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 10:51 PM San Juan (885) | 6h54 | 5:45 AM Madrid | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Sondika to Madrid run on average 28 times per day, taking around 4h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $54 (€44) if you book in advance.
There are 26 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 203 miles (327 km) distance in 4h 40m.
Distance 203 miles (327 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $54 (€44) |
Buses per day 28 |
Direct buses 26 |
Fastest bus 4h 40m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 91 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sondika 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.

Most Sondika to Madrid buses use the Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses to Madrid, Avenida de América station pair, with some services arriving at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid). Use this guide to compare Sondika and Madrid bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Madrid, Avenida de América is 3 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Avenida de América 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 Rincón (0.5 km), La Vaca Argentina (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and on the second floor.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Avenida de América.
Available at Madrid, Avenida de América: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Avenida de América: 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.
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.
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