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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 31 Aug
£44
Average ticket price on 31 Aug
£53
Fastest journey on 31 Aug
5 h 15 m
Average journey duration on 31 Aug
5 h 33 m
Buses on 31 Aug
5
Distance
328 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Badajoz to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Badajoz to Madrid will cost around £53 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £44.
On Mon 31 Aug, we found 5 buses from Badajoz to Madrid, including 5 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 328 km distance in an average of 5 h 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 20 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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NORMAL.Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Badajoz to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £36 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 18m. 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 train costs an average of £36, while a flight costs an average of £77.
Distance: 328 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
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£47 Average Price | £36 Average Price Cheapest | £77 Average Price |
5h 36m Average total duration 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Badajoz to Madrid coaches for tomorrow, Monday 31 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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NORMAL. | 9:00 Badajoz, Estación De Autobuses | 6h20 | 15:20 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
MULTIMEDIA. | 11:00 Badajoz, Estación De Autobuses | 5h25 | 16:25 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
MULTIMEDIA. | 13:30 Badajoz, Estación De Autobuses | 5h30 | 19:00 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
NORMAL. | 16:00 Badajoz, Estación De Autobuses | 5h15 | 21:15 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
NORMAL. | 17:00 Badajoz, Estación De Autobuses | 5h15 | 22:15 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect |
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Buses from Badajoz to Madrid run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £44 but you can travel from only £13 by train.
There are 8 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 06:05, the last at 17:30. The fastest coach covers the 328 km distance in 5h 15m.
Distance 328 km |
Average bus duration 5h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £44 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 5h 15m |
First bus 6:05 |
Last bus 17:30 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
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 Badajoz 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 Badajoz to Madrid buses use the Badajoz, Estación De Autobuses to Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses station pair, with some services arriving at Madrid, Aeropuerto (Parking de Autobuses T1). Use this guide to compare Badajoz and Madrid bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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, Aeropuerto (Parking de Autobuses T1) has practical services for this route, including ATM, Taxis, WC, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
ATMs are available at Madrid, Aeropuerto (Parking de Autobuses T1).
Available at Madrid, Aeropuerto (Parking de Autobuses T1): Taxis, WC.
Available at Madrid, Aeropuerto (Parking de Autobuses T1): Bike Parking, Car Rental.
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.
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