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Compare bus for Ciudad Rodrigo to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ciudad Rodrigo to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 29m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, while a bus costs an average of $11.
Distance: 149 miles (240 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
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$11 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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Tickets start at around $11 compared to roughly $78 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $68. The journey takes 3h 59m versus 3h 0m 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.
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How to get from Ciudad Rodrigo to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ciudad Rodrigo to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Normal1:30 PM 5h55 Ciudad Rodrigo, Bus Station 7:25 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) $28 1 One-way 1 transfer
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Normal1:30 PM 5h55 Ciudad Rodrigo, Bus Station 7:25 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) $28 1 One-way 1 transfer
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Normal4:30 PM 4h45 Ciudad Rodrigo, Bus Station 9:15 PM Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4 $38 1 One-way 1 transfer
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Normal4:30 PM 5h55 Ciudad Rodrigo, Bus Station 10:25 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses $28 1 One-way 1 transfer
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Normal1:30 PM 6h15 Ciudad Rodrigo, Bus Station 7:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses $28 1 One-way 1 transfer
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Normal4:30 PM 7h10 Ciudad Rodrigo, Bus Station 11:40 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) $28 1 One-way 1 transfer
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- Around 22 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ciudad Rodrigo and Madrid as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Ciudad Rodrigo, Bus Station and arrive in Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa).
- Travel with Monbus, FlixBus, Gipsyy to go to Madrid by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Gipsyy.
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