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Museo del Prado
World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.
Cheapest price
€21
Average price
€21
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 50 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
186 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Valdepeñas to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Valdepeñas to Madrid will cost around €21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €21.
Of the 2 buses that leave Valdepeñas for Madrid on Wed, Aug 05, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 186 km distance in an average of 2 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 3 h 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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0601Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Valdepeñas to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 1m. 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 €20, and a train costs an average of €19.
Distance: 115 miles (186 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€21 Average price Cheapest | €25 Average price | €34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 2m Average total duration 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | 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 Valdepeñas to Madrid:
A bus is €4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Valdepeñas to Madrid costing on average €25.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 32m.
Tickets start at around €21 compared to roughly €34 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €13. The journey takes 2h 32m versus 2h 11m 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 Samar, 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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Samar | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Samar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Samar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €13 |
The table below shows live departures for Valdepeñas to Madrid buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:50 PM Valdepeñas | 1h50 | 7:40 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:30 PM Valdepeñas | 2h20 | 8:50 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Valdepeñas | 2h00 | 9:00 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 PM Valdepeñas | 1h50 | 9:20 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 PM Valdepeñas | 2h10 | 9:40 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
0601 | 11:45 AM Valdepeñas, Estación de autobuses (Calle Feria Del Vino) | 2h40 | 2:25 PM Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0601 | 3:30 PM Valdepeñas, Estación de autobuses (Calle Feria Del Vino) | 3h00 | 6:30 PM Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Valdepeñas to Madrid run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €20 but you can travel from only €19 by train.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:45, the last at 21:30. The fastest bus covers the 115 miles (186 km) distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 115 miles (186 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 2h 30m |
First bus 7:45 AM |
Last bus 9:30 PM |
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Most Valdepeñas to Madrid buses use the Valdepeñas, Estación de autobuses (Calle Feria Del Vino) to Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses) station pair. Use this guide to compare Valdepeñas and Madrid bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Valdepeñas, Estación de autobuses (Calle Feria Del Vino) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi in waiting area. ATMs are available next to ticket office.
Ticket office support is available at Valdepeñas, Estación de autobuses (Calle Feria Del Vino).
Available at Valdepeñas, Estación de autobuses (Calle Feria Del Vino): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Valdepeñas, Estación de autobuses (Calle Feria Del Vino): Wheelchair accessible entrances and facilities.
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