
Standard
- Free Wi-Fi
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£52
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£96
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
13 h 25 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 d 43 m
Buses on 18 Sept
3
Distance
661 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Angoulême to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Angoulême to Madrid will cost around £96 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £52.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 3 buses from Angoulême to Madrid, including 3 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 661 km distance in an average of 1 d 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 d 9 h 40 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 coach as it is the most popular option from Angoulême to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £89 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 12m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £89, while a flight costs an average of £138.
Distance: 661 km
Most popular Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£89 Average Price Cheapest | £138 Average Price | £154 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 22m Average total duration 13h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Angoulême to Madrid:
A coach is £296 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Angoulême to Madrid costing on average £393.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Coach takes on average 21h 15m.
Tickets start at around £98 compared to roughly £154 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £56. The journey takes 21h 15m versus 8h 37m 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.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar.
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.
The table below shows live departures for Angoulême to Madrid coaches for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 18:30 Angoulême | 13h25 | 7:55 Madrid | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:15 Angoulême | 33h40 | 5:55 Madrid | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:15 Angoulême | 33h40 | 6:55 Madrid | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
![]() | 4:35 Angoulême | 27h05 | 7:40 Madrid | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Angoulême to Madrid run on average 2 times per day, taking around 13h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £48 but you can travel from only £26 by flight.
The earliest coach runs at 00:40, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 661 km distance in 27h 5m.
Distance 661 km |
Average bus duration 13h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £48 |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 27h 5m |
First bus 0:40 |
Last bus 23:50 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Angoulême to Madrid by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madrid, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Angoulême to Madrid buses use the Angoulême, Place de la Gare (Gare SNCF) 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 Angoulême and Madrid bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Angoulême, Place de la Gare (Gare SNCF) is 1 km from Angoulême city centre. Public transport options include:
Angoulême, Place de la Gare (Gare SNCF) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several small eateries nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at Angoulême, Place de la Gare (Gare SNCF). ATMs are available at Angoulême, Place de la Gare (Gare SNCF).
Ticket office support is available at Angoulême, Place de la Gare (Gare SNCF).
Available at Angoulême, Place de la Gare (Gare SNCF): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Angoulême, Place de la Gare (Gare SNCF): Wheelchair accessible routes in the station.
Angoulême, Centre Hospitalier is 2 km from Angoulême city centre. Public transport options include:
Angoulême, Centre Hospitalier has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Angoulême, Centre Hospitalier. ATMs are available at Angoulême, Centre Hospitalier.
Ticket office support is available at Angoulême, Centre Hospitalier.
Available at Angoulême, Centre Hospitalier: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Angoulême, Centre Hospitalier: Options for passengers with reduced mobility are available.
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.
Madrid, Avenida de América is 3 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Avenida de América 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 Rincón (0.5 km), La Vaca Argentina (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and on the second floor.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Avenida de América.
Available at Madrid, Avenida de América: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Avenida de América: Elevators, ramps.
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