- Must visit
Museum of Human Evolution
Burgos’s flagship museum, interpreting the nearby Atapuerca archaeological finds and human evolution with modern interactive exhibits.
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$32
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 30 m
Buses per day
21
Distance
215 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Burgos is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Burgos will cost around $32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 21 buses that leave Madrid for Burgos on Sat, Jun 20, 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 215 km distance in an average of 2 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 2 h 30 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 bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Burgos 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 bus which can get you there in 2h 32m. 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 $17.
Distance: 133 miles (215 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$26 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m 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 Madrid to Burgos:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Burgos costing on average $37 (€30).
Other travel options to Burgos take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 48m.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (2h 32m by bus vs 2h 38m by car) and save roughly $23 (€19) compared to fuel and tolls ($26 (€21) vs $49 (€40)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Burgos buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 8:00 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 2h45 | 10:45 AM Burgos, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2h30 | 10:45 AM Burgos, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:00 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 2h45 | 11:45 AM Burgos, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:00 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 2h45 | 1:45 PM Burgos, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:00 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 3h15 | 2:15 PM Burgos, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 3h00 | 2:15 PM Burgos, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:30 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 3h00 | 3:30 PM Burgos, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2h45 | 3:30 PM Burgos, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 1:15 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 5h45 | 7:00 PM Burgos, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Supra Economy | 3:00 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 2h45 | 5:45 PM Burgos, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy | 3:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2h30 | 5:45 PM Burgos, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:30 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 2h45 | 7:15 PM Burgos, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2h30 | 7:15 PM Burgos, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:30 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 2h45 | 9:15 PM Burgos, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2h30 | 9:15 PM Burgos, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy | 9:00 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 2h45 | 11:45 PM Burgos, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy | 9:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2h30 | 11:45 PM Burgos, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:00 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 3h00 | 1:00 AM Burgos, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:00 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 3h05 | 1:05 AM Burgos, C. Vitotia / Bda. Juan XXIII | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2h45 | 1:00 AM Burgos, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2h50 | 1:05 AM Burgos, C. Vitotia / Bda. Juan XXIII | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Madrid to Burgos run on average 29 times per day, taking around 2h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 (€17) but you can travel from only $17 (€14) by train.
There are 27 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 133 miles (215 km) distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 133 miles (215 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€17) |
Buses per day 29 |
Direct buses 27 |
Fastest bus 2h 30m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of Burgos — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Burgos trip today.
Burgos’s flagship museum, interpreting the nearby Atapuerca archaeological finds and human evolution with modern interactive exhibits.
Provincial museum with archaeology, decorative arts, and local history collections spread across historic houses in the old town.
Museum of altarpieces housed in the Church of San Esteban, showcasing religious sculpture and sacred art from the province.
Burgos’s classic promenade along the river, lined with trees and elegant buildings, ideal for a central stroll.
Grand square in front of the cathedral, one of the city’s most photographed urban spaces and a key orientation point.
The main square of Burgos, surrounded by arcades and historic facades, lively for people-watching and city atmosphere.
Burgos’ signature blood sausage made with rice, onion, and spices. It is one of the city’s most iconic traditional foods and is served grilled, fried, or in tapas.
A fresh, mild white cheese traditionally made in the province. It is prized for its soft texture and is commonly eaten as a starter or dessert.
Roast milk-fed lamb, usually cooked slowly in a wood-fired oven. This Castilian classic is especially associated with Burgos and nearby roasting houses.
Well-known local restaurant specializing in wood-fired roast meats, especially lechazo and suckling pig, with a classic and convivial atmosphere.
Historic Castilian restaurant and delicatessen, famous for roast lamb, morcilla, and classic Burgos dishes in an elegant traditional setting.
Established central restaurant with a polished but approachable style, known for updated Spanish cuisine, tapas, and quality local ingredients.
Generally affordable by Spanish city standards. Tapas, coffee, and local menus are reasonable, while hotels rise in peak summer and holiday periods.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave EUR 1-2 in cafes and casual bars. In restaurants, 5-10% is appreciated for good service but not expected. Taxis are usually rounded up.
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Burgos, Estación de Autobuses -> Plaza Mayor, Burgos
Madrid Burgos buses depart from the Estación Sur de Autobuses de Madrid or the Intercambiador de Transportes de la Avenida de América and arrive at the Estación de Autobuses de Burgos. Every day, approximately, between 30 and 35 buses make this route, all of them directly. To find out more about this journey, the best thing to do is to visit the Omio website. In addition, it is possible to buy tickets directly and receive them conveniently through the app or by e-mail.
ALSA is the company responsible for covering the route between Madrid and Burgos. This is the most important one in Spain in journeys between cities and, for this route, proposes Normal and Supra Economy buses. The latter are more spacious, have plugs for electronic devices, and offer television and air conditioning.
This journey by Madrid-Burgos bus takes, on average, 3 hours . However, the fastest option, which departs at 00.30, takes 2 hours and 30 minutes. Likewise, the slowest, which leaves at 23.30, takes 3 hours and 30 minutes.
The first bus Madrid-Burgos leaves at 7.00 and the last one at 23.30.
.There are night buses Madrid-Burgos at 00.30 and 00.45.
The average price of the Madrid-Burgos bus ticket is 25€ , although in Avanza and at certain times can be obtained at 18€.
Buses from Madrid can depart, on the one hand, from the Avenida de América Transport Interchange , which is reached by metro lines 4, 6, 7 and 9 and, on the other hand, from the Estación Sur de Autobuses, which is easily accessible by metro lines 1 and 6, suburban train lines C-1, C-5, C-7 and C-10 and urban bus lines 102, 113, 148 and 152. In addition, it offers Internet access, restaurant and cafeteria, electronic lockers and shops. On the other hand, they finish their journey at the Burgos Bus Station located at Miranda Street No. 4. In its vicinity there are bus lines 3, 3BIS, 5, 7, 12, 15, 18, 23, 39, 44 and 80. It has a bar, waiting room, locker and electronic point of sale of tickets.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Burgos 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 Burgos, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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