- Must visit
Museo Nacional del Prado
Spain’s premier art museum, famous for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Bosch. A core stop on Madrid’s Golden Triangle of Art.


Cheapest price
$2
Average price
$2
Fastest journey
30 m
Average duration
30 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
17 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Mostoles to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mostoles to Madrid will cost around $2 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $2.
Of the 3 buses that leave Mostoles for Madrid on Thu, May 14, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 14 the direct buses cover the 17 km distance in an average of 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 30 m .
On Thu, May 14 the slowest buses will take 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.






Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Mostoles to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $2. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $2, and a train costs an average of $3.
Distance: 10 miles (17 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$2 Average price Cheapest | $3 Average price | $5 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
50m Average total duration Fastest 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Mostoles to Madrid:
A bus is $1 (€0.85) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mostoles to Madrid costing on average $3 (€3).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 34m.
You'll arrive about 17m sooner (20m by bus vs 37m by car) and save roughly $2 (€2) compared to fuel and tolls ($2 (€2) vs $5 (€4)). 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 CEVESA, BlaBlaCar, Samar, Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
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Spain’s premier art museum, famous for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Bosch. A core stop on Madrid’s Golden Triangle of Art.
Spain’s leading museum of modern and contemporary art, best known for Picasso’s Guernica alongside works by Dalí and Miró.
Major collection spanning medieval to modern art, with celebrated works by Caravaggio, Monet, Van Gogh, Hopper, and Kandinsky.
Madrid’s most famous park, ideal for strolling, rowing, people-watching, and seeing monuments such as the Crystal Palace.
The symbolic center of Madrid and Spain’s radial road network, always busy and central to city life and celebrations.
Madrid’s best-known boulevard, lined with landmark architecture, theaters, shops, and rooftop viewpoints popular with visitors.
Madrid’s classic chickpea stew, traditionally served in stages with broth, vegetables, chickpeas, and assorted meats. It is one of the city’s signature comfort dishes.
A famous Madrid sandwich of fried squid rings in crusty bread, especially associated with bars around Plaza Mayor. It is a simple local staple and iconic snack.
A rich Madrid-style tripe stew cooked with chorizo, morcilla, and paprika. It is a traditional cold-weather dish with deep roots in local tavern cuisine.
Historic restaurant founded in the 18th century, famous for roast suckling pig and other classic Castilian dishes in an old-world setting.
Well-known traditional restaurant celebrated for huevos rotos and classic Madrid dining. The atmosphere is polished but rooted in old tavern tradition.
Historic tavern especially known for cocido madrileño cooked in individual clay pots. A strong choice for an authentic, traditional meal.
Moderate for Western Europe: tapas and transit are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Locals often round up or leave EUR 1-2 at cafes; about 5-10% in restaurants for great service. Taxis are usually rounded up.
Official public transport app
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses -> Puerta del Sol, Madrid
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator CEVESA | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $3 |
The table below shows live departures for Mostoles to Madrid buses for tomorrow, Thursday, May 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:00 PM Mostoles | 0h30 | 1:30 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Mostoles | 0h30 | 2:30 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
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