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Compare bus for Madrid to Ciudad Rodrigo
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Ciudad Rodrigo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €9 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 33m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, while a bus costs an average of €9.
Distance: 149 miles (240 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
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€9 Average price Cheapest | €50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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Tickets start at around €9 compared to roughly €50 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €41. The journey takes 4h 3m versus 3h 9m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Ciudad Rodrigo
How to get from Madrid to Ciudad Rodrigo by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Ciudad Rodrigo is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Normal5:50 PM 4h50 Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) 10:40 PM Ciudad Rodrigo, Bus Station €24 1 One-way 1 transfer
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Normal5:50 PM 4h50 Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) 10:40 PM Ciudad Rodrigo, Bus Station €24 1 One-way 1 transfer
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Normal5:50 PM 4h50 Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) 10:40 PM Ciudad Rodrigo, Bus Station €24 1 One-way 1 transfer
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Normal5:30 PM 5h10 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 10:40 PM Ciudad Rodrigo, Bus Station €24 1 One-way 1 transfer
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Normal7:00 AM 5h10 Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) 12:10 PM Ciudad Rodrigo, Bus Station €24 1 One-way 1 transfer
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Normal11:00 AM 5h25 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 4:25 PM Ciudad Rodrigo, Bus Station €24 1 One-way 1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Ciudad Rodrigo
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- Around 30 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Ciudad Rodrigo as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Ciudad Rodrigo, Bus Station.
- Travel with Monbus, FlixBus, Gipsyy to go to Ciudad Rodrigo by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Gipsyy.
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