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Museo Nacional del Prado
Spain’s premier art museum houses Velázquez, Goya and El Greco masterpieces, making it essential for understanding European painting.
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£31
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£31
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
7 h 10 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
7 h 10 m
Buses on 05 Sept
1
Distance
385 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Antequera to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Antequera to Madrid will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £31.
To travel from Antequera to Madrid you need to make at least one change.
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Normal · NormalOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Antequera to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £22 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, while a flight costs an average of £71.
Distance: 385 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£22 Average Price Cheapest | £35 Average Price | £71 Average Price | £70 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 27m Average total duration 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Antequera to Madrid:
A coach is £13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Antequera to Madrid costing on average £35.
A coach is £49 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Antequera to Madrid costing on average £71.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 31m.
Coach takes on average 4h 57m.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (4h 57m by bus vs 5h 3m by car) and save roughly £48 compared to fuel and tolls (£22 vs £70). 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 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.
The table below shows live departures for Antequera to Madrid coaches for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Normal · Supra Economy | 23:20 Antequera, Estación de Autobuses | 7h40 | 7:00 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 23:20 Antequera, Estación de Autobuses | 7h10 | 6:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 change | |
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Buses from Antequera to Madrid run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £11 by train.
There are 5 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:15, the last at 23:35. The fastest coach covers the 385 km distance in 6h 25m.
Distance 385 km |
Average bus duration 4h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 6h 25m |
First bus 0:15 |
Last bus 23:35 |
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Best time to book 35 days |
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Estación Sur de Autobuses -> Puerta del Sol, Madrid
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Antequera 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 Antequera to Madrid buses use the Antequera, Estación de Autobuses 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 Antequera and Madrid bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Antequera, Estación de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Antequera, Estación de Autobuses. ATMs are available at Antequera, Estación de Autobuses.
Ticket office support is available at Antequera, Estación de Autobuses.
Available at Antequera, Estación de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Antequera, Estación de Autobuses: Station is accessible for disabled persons.
Antequera has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Antequera. ATMs are available at Antequera.
Ticket office support is available at Antequera.
Available at Antequera: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Antequera: The station is accessible to passengers with reduced mobility.
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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