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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 08 Sept
£12
Average ticket price on 08 Sept
£13
Fastest journey on 08 Sept
2 h 10 m
Average journey duration on 08 Sept
2 h 14 m
Buses on 08 Sept
6
Distance
120 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Arenas de San Pedro to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Arenas de San Pedro to Madrid will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £12.
On Tue 08 Sept, we found 6 buses from Arenas de San Pedro to Madrid, including 6 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 120 km distance in an average of 2 h 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 15 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.
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0801Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Arenas de San Pedro to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £13 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 2h 28m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, while a coach costs an average of £13.
Distance: 120 km
Most popular Coach | Driving |
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£13 Average Price Cheapest | £25 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around £13 compared to roughly £25 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £12. The journey takes 1h 58m versus 1h 56m 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 Samar, 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 Arenas de San Pedro to Madrid coaches for today, Monday 7 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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0802 | 16:45 Arenas de San Pedro | 2h15 | 19:00 Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses) | 0 changesdirect | |
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0801 | 5:00 Arenas de San Pedro | 2h15 | 7:15 Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses) | 0 changesdirect | |
0801 | 5:45 Arenas de San Pedro | 2h30 | 8:15 Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses) | 0 changesdirect | |
0802 | 9:00 Arenas de San Pedro | 2h15 | 11:15 Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses) | 0 changesdirect | |
0801 | 11:00 Arenas de San Pedro | 2h15 | 13:15 Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses) | 0 changesdirect | |
0801 | 13:00 Arenas de San Pedro | 2h10 | 15:10 Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Arenas de San Pedro to Madrid run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
There are 10 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 05:00, the last at 22:00. The fastest coach covers the 120 km distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 120 km |
Average bus duration 1h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 2h 10m |
First bus 5:00 |
Last bus 22:00 |
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Best time to book 21 days |
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Estación Sur de Autobuses -> Puerta del Sol, Madrid
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Most Arenas de San Pedro to Madrid buses use the Arenas de San Pedro to Madrid, C. de Méndez Álvaro (Estación Sur de Autobuses) station pair. Use this guide to compare Arenas de San Pedro and Madrid bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Arenas de San Pedro has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Arenas de San Pedro. ATMs are available at Arenas de San Pedro.
Ticket office support is available at Arenas de San Pedro.
Available at Arenas de San Pedro: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Arenas de San Pedro: The station is not fully accessible.
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