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The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Vilar Formoso to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vilar Formoso to Madrid will cost around CHF 28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only CHF 18.
On Wed, Nov 04, we found 8 buses from Vilar Formoso to Madrid, including 6 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 04 the direct buses cover the 265 km distance in an average of 4 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 9 m .
On Wed, Nov 04 the slowest buses will take 4 h 55 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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Buses from Vilar Formoso to Madrid run on average 10 times per day, taking around 4h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at CHF 6 if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 164 miles (265 km) distance in 3h 39m.
Distance 164 miles (265 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price CHF 6 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 3h 39m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 3 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Vilar Formoso to Madrid.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 06:29AM | Duration 4h09 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF 18 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF 16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price CHF 27 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 06:44PM | Duration 4h24 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF 16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF 12 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price CHF 15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price CHF 33 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price CHF 26 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price CHF 26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price CHF 18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price CHF 25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price CHF 17 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 09:44PM | Duration 3h59 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF 15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price CHF 28 |
The table below shows live departures for Vilar Formoso to Madrid buses for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 1:20 PM Vilar Formoso, IP5 (Restaurante Turismo) | 4h55 | 7:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:20 PM Vilar Formoso, IP5 (Restaurante Turismo) | 4h20 | 6:40 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal+ Normal | 1:20 PM Vilar Formoso, IP5 (Restaurante Turismo) | 6h10 | 8:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 1:20 PM Vilar Formoso, IP5 (Restaurante Turismo) | 5h05 | 7:25 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 1:20 PM Vilar Formoso, IP5 (Restaurante Turismo) | 5h25 | 7:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:10 PM Vilar Formoso, Novo Parque Posto de Turismo | 14h30 | 5:40 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:10 PM Vilar Formoso, Novo Parque Posto de Turismo | 15h00 | 6:10 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 2:30 PM Vilar Formoso, IP5 (Restaurante Turismo) | 6h35 | 10:05 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 2:30 PM Vilar Formoso, IP5 (Restaurante Turismo) | 5h00 | 8:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 2:30 PM Vilar Formoso, IP5 (Restaurante Turismo) | 5h00 | 8:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 4:45 PM Vilar Formoso, IP5 (Restaurante Turismo) | 3h59 | 9:44 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:45 PM Vilar Formoso, IP5 (Restaurante Turismo) | 4h30 | 10:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal+ Normal | 4:45 PM Vilar Formoso, IP5 (Restaurante Turismo) | 6h14 | 11:59 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal | 4:45 PM Vilar Formoso, IP5 (Restaurante Turismo) | 5h55 | 11:40 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 1 transfer | |
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Most Vilar Formoso to Madrid buses use the Vilar Formoso, IP5 (Restaurante Turismo) to Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses station pair, with some services arriving at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid). Use this guide to compare Vilar Formoso and Madrid bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Vilar Formoso, IP5 (Restaurante Turismo) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Restaurant Turismo available for meals.
Wi-Fi is available at Vilar Formoso, IP5 (Restaurante Turismo). ATMs are available at Vilar Formoso, IP5 (Restaurante Turismo).
Ticket office support is available at Vilar Formoso, IP5 (Restaurante Turismo).
Available at Vilar Formoso, IP5 (Restaurante Turismo): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vilar Formoso, IP5 (Restaurante Turismo): Accessibility facilities not available.
Vilar Formoso, Novo Parque Posto de Turismo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Vilar Formoso, Novo Parque Posto de Turismo. ATMs are available at Vilar Formoso, Novo Parque Posto de Turismo.
Ticket office support is available at Vilar Formoso, Novo Parque Posto de Turismo.
Available at Vilar Formoso, Novo Parque Posto de Turismo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vilar Formoso, Novo Parque Posto de Turismo: Wheelchair accessible entrances available.
Vilar formoso, Largo 25 de Abril has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Vilar formoso, Largo 25 de Abril. ATMs are available at Vilar formoso, Largo 25 de Abril.
Ticket office support is available at Vilar formoso, Largo 25 de Abril.
Available at Vilar formoso, Largo 25 de Abril: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vilar formoso, Largo 25 de Abril: Station is accessible for people with reduced mobility.
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.
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, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) is 2 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa).
Available at Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa): Elevators, ramps.
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