- Must visit
Museo del Prado
World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.
Cheapest price on Sep 08
$54
Average ticket price on Sep 08
$74
Fastest journey on Sep 08
6 h 19 m
Average journey duration on Sep 08
7 h 20 m
Buses on Sep 08
16
Distance
500 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Algeciras to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Algeciras to Madrid will cost around $74 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $54.
It's difficult to get from Algeciras to Madrid without transferring at least once.
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06189Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Algeciras to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $69 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $69, while a flight costs an average of $132.
Distance: 310 miles (500 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$69 Average price Cheapest | $84 Average price | $132 Average price | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 44m Average total duration 10h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 41m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Algeciras to Madrid:
A bus is $15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Algeciras to Madrid costing on average $84.
A bus is $63 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Algeciras to Madrid costing on average $132.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 11m.
Bus takes on average 10h 14m.
Tickets start at around $69 compared to roughly $16 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-53.24. The journey takes 10h 14m versus 6h 36m 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.
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 05:30AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 33h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $156 |
Operator Avanza | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 02:22PM | Duration 7h22 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Transportes Comes | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 06:24PM | Duration 10h24 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 03:02PM | Duration 6h32 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 06:24PM | Duration 8h54 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Avanza | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Transportes Comes | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:12PM | Duration 12h12 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Avanza | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 09:23PM | Duration 10h23 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Grupo Interbus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Avanza | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 09:23PM | Duration 9h23 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 07:04PM | Duration 6h19 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Avanza | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 09:23PM | Duration 8h23 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Transportes Comes | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 11:12PM | Duration 8h42 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Avanza | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 11:23PM | Duration 8h38 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Avanza | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 11:23PM | Duration 7h23 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $79 |
The table below shows live departures for Algeciras to Madrid buses for today, Monday, September 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NORMAL.+ 06209 | 4:00 PM Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 7h23 | 11:23 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 AM Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 33h25 | 2:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 transfers | |
NORMAL.+ 06149 | 7:00 AM Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 9h39 | 4:39 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
NORMAL.+ 06021 | 7:00 AM Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 7h22 | 2:22 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06015 | 8:00 AM Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 11h04 | 7:04 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06167 | 8:00 AM Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 10h24 | 6:24 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06127 | 8:30 AM Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 6h32 | 3:02 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06015 | 8:30 AM Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 10h34 | 7:04 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06167 | 8:30 AM Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 9h54 | 6:24 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
NORMAL.+ 06189 | 10:30 AM Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 10h53 | 9:23 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
NORMAL.+ 06189 | 11:00 AM Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 10h23 | 9:23 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06015 | 11:00 AM Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 8h04 | 7:04 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06217 | 11:00 AM Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 12h12 | 11:12 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
MULTIMEDIA.+ 06189 | 12:00 PM Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 9h23 | 9:23 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06015 | 12:45 PM Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 6h19 | 7:04 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
NORMAL.+ 06189 | 1:00 PM Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 8h23 | 9:23 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ 06217 | 2:30 PM Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses | 8h42 | 11:12 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Algeciras to Madrid run on average 3 times per day, taking around 10h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $30 if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 310 miles (500 km) distance in 8h 45m.
Distance 310 miles (500 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 8h 45m |
First bus 5:30 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
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Best time to book 42 days |
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World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.
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Celebrated collection of European masters from Van Eyck to Hopper in a refined palace setting.
Madrid’s most famous park offers gardens, a boating lake, monuments, and relaxed walks in the city center.
Lively grand avenue known for architecture, shopping, theaters, and nonstop energy from day to night.
Elegant boulevard linking major museums and landmarks, ideal for a classic central Madrid walk.
A hearty chickpea stew with meats, vegetables, and broth, especially traditional in Madrid and often served in stages.
Crisp fried squid rings served in a baguette roll. This iconic Madrid street food is especially linked to bars around Plaza Mayor.
Tripe stew with chorizo and morcilla in a rich sauce. A classic old Madrid tavern dish with deep local roots.
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Historic century-old tavern famed for roast suckling pig and Castilian dishes in a classic, wood-lined setting near Plaza Mayor.
Moderate for Western Europe: hotels vary, dining is reasonable, and public transport is good value for tourists.
Tipping is modest: round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, small change is enough.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Algeciras 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.

Most Algeciras to Madrid buses use the Algeciras, Estación de Autobuses 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 Algeciras and Madrid bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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.
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