- Must visit
Museo Nacional del Prado
Spain’s premier art museum, famous for Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco. A core stop for classical European painting.
Cheapest price
$119
Average price
$270
Fastest journey
1 d 4 h
Average duration
1 d 5 h 19 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
1416 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Venice to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice to Madrid will cost around $270 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $119.
Of the 17 buses that leave Venice for Madrid on Sun, Jul 12, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 12 the direct buses cover the 1416 km distance in an average of 1 d 5 h 19 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 4 h .
On Sun, Jul 12 the slowest buses will take 1 d 6 h 35 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 flight as it is the most popular option from Venice to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.4 - 3.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $30, and a bus costs an average of $105.
Distance: 879 miles (1416 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$189 Average price | $156 Average price Cheapest | $350 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
22h 53m Average total duration 22h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 49m Average total duration Fastest 4h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.4 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 4.2 - 8.5kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Venice to Madrid:
A flight is $33 (€27) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Venice to Madrid costing on average $189 (€155).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 22h 23m.
Tickets start at around $189 (€155) compared to roughly $350 (€288) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $161 (€132). The journey takes 22h 23m versus 18h 20m 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 Union Ivkoni International.
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 FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 31h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $207 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 30h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $244 |
Operator | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 31h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 30h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $185 |
Operator | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 31h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 29h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $272 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 33h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $208 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 28h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $192 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 32h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $192 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 29h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 38h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $289 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 37h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $244 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 37h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $244 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 35h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $193 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 34h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $201 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 33h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $219 |
The table below shows live departures for Venice to Madrid buses for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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4782 · 83133+ Normal | 4:00 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 29h40 | 9:40 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 2 transfers | |
4782 · 83133+ Normal | 4:00 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 29h20 | 9:20 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:50 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 37h35 | 7:25 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:10 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 37h15 | 7:25 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 35h55 | 8:40 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 33h10 | 8:40 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 31h40 | 8:40 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 31h10 | 8:10 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 30h55 | 8:10 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 30h10 | 8:40 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 3:00 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) | 31h30 | 10:30 AM Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:10 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 29h30 | 9:40 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:25 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 33h30 | 2:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:10 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 28h20 | 10:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 28h00 | 10:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 32h25 | 2:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Venice to Madrid run on average 10 times per day, taking around 22h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $105 (€86) but you can travel from only $30 (€25) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:14, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 879 miles (1416 km) distance in 28h 0m.
Distance 879 miles (1416 km) |
Average bus duration 22h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $105 (€86) |
Buses per day 10 |
Fastest bus 28h 0m |
First bus 12:14 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Moderate for Western Europe. Museums and tapas can be good value, but central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Locals often round up or leave EUR 1-2 at cafes, 5-10% at restaurants for great service, and round up taxi fares.
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