- Must visit
Museo Nacional del Prado
Spain’s premier art museum, famed for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco. A cornerstone of Madrid’s Golden Triangle of Art and a top priority for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$26
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 30 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
182 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Soria to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Soria to Madrid will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
Of the 15 buses that leave Soria for Madrid on Fri, Jun 19, 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 182 km distance in an average of 2 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 2 h 30 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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NormalOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Soria to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 113 miles (182 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 29m Average total duration 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Soria to Madrid:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Soria to Madrid costing on average $29 (€23).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 59m.
Tickets start at around $24 (€20) compared to roughly $45 (€37) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $21 (€17). The journey takes 2h 59m versus 2h 34m 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 Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra.
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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $25 |
The table below shows live departures for Soria to Madrid buses for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 3:45 AM Soria, Estación de Autobuses | 2h30 | 6:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:45 AM Soria, Estación de Autobuses | 2h45 | 6:30 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:30 AM Soria, Estación de Autobuses | 3h27 | 12:57 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:00 PM Soria, Estación de Autobuses | 2h30 | 4:30 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy | 4:30 PM Soria, Estación de Autobuses | 2h45 | 7:15 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy | 4:30 PM Soria, Estación de Autobuses | 2h30 | 7:00 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:30 PM Soria, Estación de Autobuses | 2h30 | 7:00 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:00 PM Soria, Estación de Autobuses | 2h45 | 9:45 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:00 PM Soria, Estación de Autobuses | 2h45 | 11:45 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Soria to Madrid run on average 16 times per day, taking around 2h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) if you book in advance.
There are 16 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 22:00. The fastest bus covers the 113 miles (182 km) distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 113 miles (182 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 2h 30m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 10:00 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.
Spain’s premier art museum, famed for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco. A cornerstone of Madrid’s Golden Triangle of Art and a top priority for first-time visitors.
Madrid’s leading modern art museum, best known for Picasso’s Guernica alongside major works by Dalí and Miró. Essential for modern and contemporary art lovers.
A major museum spanning European painting from the Renaissance to the 20th century. Its broad collection complements the Prado and Reina Sofía perfectly.
Madrid’s most famous park, ideal for walking, boating, and relaxing among monuments and formal gardens. A top city experience for nearly every visitor.
Madrid’s best-known avenue, lined with historic architecture, theaters, shops, and rooftop views. Energetic by day and night, it is one of the city’s defining walks.
The symbolic heart of Madrid and a major meeting point, home to the Kilómetro Cero marker and famous public celebrations. Constantly busy and central.
Madrid’s signature chickpea stew, traditionally served in stages with broth, vegetables, chickpeas, and assorted meats. It is one of the city’s most emblematic comfort dishes.
A classic Madrid sandwich of fried squid rings in crusty bread, especially associated with bars around Plaza Mayor. It is a simple local staple and iconic snack.
A rich traditional stew made with tripe, chorizo, and morcilla in a paprika-forward sauce. It is a historic tavern dish closely linked to Madrid cuisine.
Prestigious flamenco venue with acclaimed dining, known for refined Spanish cuisine in an intimate historic setting. It combines performance and high-end gastronomy.
Historic traditional restaurant famous for roast suckling pig and Castilian classics. It offers an old-world atmosphere and is one of Madrid’s most iconic dining rooms.
Well-known classic restaurant celebrated for huevos rotos and traditional Spanish cooking. It is a long-established spot with a lively, polished tavern feel.
Moderate for Western Europe. Museums and transport are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Locals often round up or leave EUR 1-2 in cafés and 5-10% at restaurants for very good service. Tipping is appreciated, not required.
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Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses -> Puerta del Sol, Madrid
Soria Madrid buses connect both cities in a comfortable and economic way in about 2 hours and a half. And sometimes faster than the train. In addition, there are numerous options to choose the time of this journey, which runs just over 200 kilometers.
Alsa and Eurolines are the companies that manage the Soria Madrid bus line. In the case of Alsa, some of its vehicles offer premium service, with amenities such as onboard menus, luggage control, baby seats, bottle warmer, free WiFi and screens with touch navigation.
The Soria Madrid buses of these companies take between 2 hours and a half and 3 hours and a half, depending on the route made. In all cases, they are direct routes with intermediate stops in places of special importance, such as the T4 at Madrid-Barajas airport.
The traveler can choose from a large number of buses Soria Madrid, as there are dozens of departures a day. They are spread over almost every time zone, both in the morning and in the afternoon and evening. In some cases, they even leave at dawn. The frequency is 1 bus per hour, normally, except at certain times of the day when there are intervals of 2 hours between departure and departure.
Soria Station: is located on Avenida de Valladolid 40, near the Alameda de Cervantes and just 10 minutes from Plaza Mariano Granados, both on foot and by bus. The urban bus lines that pass through here are 2, 2E and 3. Some of the services that the traveller can find in this station are: cafeteria, kiosk, bazaar, locutorio, toilets and information offices.
Avenida de América station: is one of the most important in Madrid and is located in the eastern part of the city, at the beginning of the A2 motorway. It is underground, with commercial premises and services such as toilets, waiting seats and cafeterias. It is connected to the rest of the city by taxi, numerous city buses and metro lines 4, 7, 8 and 9. It is located 4 kilometers from Puerta del Sol, central point of the capital.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Soria 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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