The cheapest and fastest buses from Tolosa to Madrid
Cheapest price
$54
Average price
$59
Fastest journey
6 h
Average duration
6 h 15 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
331 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Tolosa to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tolosa to Madrid will cost around $59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $54.
Of the 11 buses that leave Tolosa for Madrid on Thu, May 14, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 14 the direct buses cover the 331 km distance in an average of 6 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h .
On Thu, May 14 the slowest buses will take 6 h 25 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.
Normal9:00 AM6h15Tolosa, Ibaiondo Kalea (Naparzubia)3:15 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$541One-way0 transfers
Normal12:45 AM6h30Tolosa, Ibaiondo Kalea (Naparzubia)7:15 AMMadrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América$541One-way0 transfers
Normal4:20 PM6h25Tolosa, Ibaiondo Kalea (Naparzubia)10:45 PMMadrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América$541One-way0 transfers
Normal9:00 AM6h25Tolosa, Ibaiondo Kalea (Naparzubia)3:25 PMMadrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América$541One-way0 transfers
Normal12:45 AM6h00Tolosa, Ibaiondo Kalea (Naparzubia)6:45 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$541One-way0 transfers
Normal12:45 AM6h00Tolosa, Ibaiondo Kalea (Naparzubia)6:45 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$541One-way0 transfers
Normal · Supra Economy1:35 PM6h10Tolosa, Ibaiondo Kalea (Naparzubia)7:45 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$711One-way1 transfer
Normal9:00 AM6h15Tolosa, Ibaiondo Kalea (Naparzubia)3:15 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$541One-way0 transfers
Normal4:20 PM6h25Tolosa, Ibaiondo Kalea (Naparzubia)10:45 PMMadrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América$541One-way0 transfers
Normal9:00 AM6h25Tolosa, Ibaiondo Kalea (Naparzubia)3:25 PMMadrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América$541One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Tolosa to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tolosa to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $37.
Distance: 205 miles (331 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$57 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $205 Average price | $144 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 43m Average total duration 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Tolosa to Madrid:
A train is $14 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Tolosa to Madrid costing on average $57 (€46).
A train is $162 (€130) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tolosa to Madrid costing on average $205 (€165).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 13m.
Train takes on average 5h 38m.
Tickets start at around $57 (€46) compared to roughly $144 (€116) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $87 (€70). The journey takes 5h 13m versus 4h 39m 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.
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.
Tolosa to Madrid Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Live departures
Tolosa to Madrid bus times
The table below shows live departures for Tolosa to Madrid buses for today, Wednesday, May 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 4:20 PM Tolosa, Ibaiondo Kalea (Naparzubia) | 6h25 | 10:45 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 10:25 PM Tolosa, Ibaiondo Kalea (Naparzubia) | 8h20 | 6:45 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, May 14 | |||||
Normal | 12:45 AM Tolosa, Ibaiondo Kalea (Naparzubia) | 6h30 | 7:15 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:45 AM Tolosa, Ibaiondo Kalea (Naparzubia) | 6h00 | 6:45 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:45 AM Tolosa, Ibaiondo Kalea (Naparzubia) | 7h00 | 7:45 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 6:15 AM Tolosa, Ibaiondo Kalea (Naparzubia) | 7h25 | 1:40 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 9:00 AM Tolosa, Ibaiondo Kalea (Naparzubia) | 6h15 | 3:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:00 AM Tolosa, Ibaiondo Kalea (Naparzubia) | 6h25 | 3:25 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Supra Economy | 9:45 AM Tolosa, Ibaiondo Kalea (Naparzubia) | 6h55 | 4:40 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 1:35 PM Tolosa, Ibaiondo Kalea (Naparzubia) | 8h10 | 9:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Supra Economy | 1:35 PM Tolosa, Ibaiondo Kalea (Naparzubia) | 6h10 | 7:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Tolosa to Madrid
Buses from Tolosa to Madrid run on average 11 times per day, taking around 5h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $52 (€42) but you can travel from only $20 (€16) by train.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 205 miles (331 km) distance in 6h 10m.
Distance 205 miles (331 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $52 (€42) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 6h 10m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 77 days |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar from Tolosa to MadridYou can travel by bus between Tolosa to Madrid with Alsa, BlaBlaCar for as low as $20 (€16). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Tolosa to Madrid
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tolosa 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.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Prado Museum, a renowned art museum housing European masterpieces from the 12th to the early 20th century
- Royal Palace of Madrid, the official residence of the Spanish royal family with opulent architecture and historical artifacts
- Retiro Park, a large and popular park in the city center featuring sculptures, a lake, and the Crystal Palace
- Plaza Mayor, a grand square surrounded by historic buildings and a hub for cultural events and markets
- Gran Vía, a bustling street known for its shopping, theaters, and vibrant nightlife.
- Puerta del Sol, a bustling public square known for its iconic clock and vibrant atmosphere
- Mercado de San Miguel, a historic market offering a variety of gourmet foods and traditional Spanish delicacies
- Explore the vibrant nightlife in the Malasaña district, known for its eclectic bars and live music venues
- Attend a flamenco show to experience traditional Spanish dance and music
- Visit the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, home to Real Madrid, for a tour or to catch a football match.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Tolosa to Madrid
- 06:00-23:00
- Rodilla, Mahoudrid
- Step-free access, elevators, accessible toilets
- Located inside the terminal, well-signposted, accessible, and generally clean
- No public showers in the bus station area; showers available in airport lounges (approx. €15-€30 for lounge access)
- Metro Line 8, Aeropuerto T4, 12 km
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Rincón (0.5 km)
- La Vaca Argentina (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 200, 114, 115, 122 Metro: 4, 6, 7, 9
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
- La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5
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