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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Budapest to Madrid

Showing times and prices for 06 Apr

Cheapest price

£233

Average price

£300

Fastest journey

1 d 15 h

Average duration

1 d 16 h 56 m

Buses per day

24

Distance

1974 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Budapest to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Budapest to Madrid will cost around £300 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £233.

Fast coaches

To travel from Budapest to Madrid you need to make at least one change.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    21:1541h40
    Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    14:55Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    £2331One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    21:3057h55
    Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út)
    7:25Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    £2391One-way
    3 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    17:1042h20
    Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér
    11:30Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    £2521One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    20:3042h55
    Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
    15:25Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    £2561One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    23:2056h05
    Budapest, Krisztina körút / Kosciuszkó Tádé utca
    7:25Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    £2581One-way
    3 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Budapest to Madrid

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 2.0 - 4.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £28, and a train costs an average of £402.

Distance: 1974 km

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Coach
Most popular
Flight
Train

£162

Average Price

£124

Average Price

Cheapest

£402

Average Price

38h 54m

Average total duration

38h 24m

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30m

Additional time*

7h 0m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 0m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

57h 20m

Average total duration

56h 50m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2.0 - 4.9kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

5.9 - 11.8kg

CO2 emissions

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Live departures

Budapest to Madrid bus times

The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Madrid coaches for today, Sunday 5 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus21:20 Budapest, Krisztina körút / Kosciuszkó Tádé utca
56h05
5:25 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)3 changes
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus21:20 Budapest, Krisztina körút / Kosciuszkó Tádé utca
56h35
5:55 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses3 changes
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus21:55 Budapest, Mexikói Út M
55h30
5:25 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)3 changes
Monday 6 April
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:25 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér
51h30
5:55 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses2 changes
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:35 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér
49h05
6:40 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses2 changes
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:15 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
45h10
5:25 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)2 changes
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:40 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
45h15
5:55 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses2 changes
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:40 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
44h45
5:25 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)2 changes
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
45h25
6:40 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses2 changes
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 Budapest, Mexikói Út M
44h10
6:40 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses2 changes
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 Budapest, Mexikói Út M
43h40
6:10 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)3 changes
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
43h05
6:10 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)2 changes
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
43h50
6:55 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses2 changes
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
43h10
6:55 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses2 changes
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
42h25
6:10 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)2 changes
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus12:25 Budapest, Mexikói Út M
48h30
12:55 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)3 changes
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus12:25 Budapest, Mexikói Út M
49h00
13:25 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses3 changes
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus15:10 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér
42h20
9:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses2 changes
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus15:55 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
41h35
9:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses2 changes
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus17:30 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
39h00
8:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus18:30 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
42h55
13:25 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses2 changes
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus18:30 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
42h25
12:55 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)2 changes
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus19:15 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
41h40
12:55 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)2 changes
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus19:15 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
40h05
11:20 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus19:30 Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út)
57h55
5:25 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)3 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Budapest to Madrid

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Buses from Budapest to Madrid run on average 17 times per day, taking around 38h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £64 but you can travel from only £28 by flight.

The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 1974 km distance in 39h 0m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £28
Distance
1974 km
Average bus duration
38h 24m
Cheapest ticket price
£64
Buses per day
17
Fastest bus
39h 0m
First bus
0:25
Last bus
23:55
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £28

Bus providers: FlixBus from Budapest to MadridYou can travel by bus between Budapest to Madrid with FlixBus for as low as £28. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

FlixBus

About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
39h 0m
Cheapest Price
£64
FlixBus frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.

FAQs: Budapest to Madrid coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest 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.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Budapest to Madrid can start from as little as £64 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Budapest to Madrid is £162; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Budapest to Madrid is 39h 0m to travel the 1974 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Budapest to Madrid leaves at 0:25. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Budapest to Madrid leaves at 23:55.
There are 17 coaches a day from Budapest to Madrid which require at least one change with FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
When taking a coach from Budapest to Madrid, you can count on FlixBus for the best way to get you to Madrid. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Budapest and Madrid and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
When departing from Budapest , you have various coach station options to start your route from including Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar, Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás, Budapest, Mexikói Út M, Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér, Budapest, Krisztina körút / Kosciuszkó Tádé utca, Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út), Budapest, Thököly út (Budapest-Keleti), Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB), Zagreb, Bus Station, Praha, ÚAN Florenc . When arriving in Madrid , you can end your route in coach stations like Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses, Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid).Passengers board the coach most frequently from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar, which is located around 5 away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses, located 3 away from the city centre.
A trip to Madrid from Budapest is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 39h 0m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Budapest to Madrid is March.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Budapest and Madrid including taking a train, coach and flight.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Budapest to Madrid:
  • FlixBus
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Budapest to Madrid for coach company FlixBus.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Budapest to Madrid depends on the coach companies:
  • FlixBus
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company FlixBus.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Budapest to Madrid.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Budapest to Madrid:
  • FlixBus
    • One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Budapest to Madrid:
  • FlixBus
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Budapest to Madrid. The following conditions apply:
  • FlixBus
    • Small pets in carriers allowed
    • guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Budapest to Madrid with the following coach company: FlixBus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Budapest to Madrid with the following coach company: FlixBus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Budapest to Madrid with the following coach company: FlixBus.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Budapest and Madrid

Budapest
Madrid
The major coach station for departures in Budapest is Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar for your trip from Budapest to Madrid.
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:30-22:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
5 km
carConnection
Car connection
Üllői út
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafeteria Népliget (in the station)
  • Gulyás Tér (0.5 km)
  • Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available near the entrance.
Public transport options for Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
  • Bus: 103, 254E, 901, 918 Metro: M3
Budapest, Kelenföld VasútállomásWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
4 km
carConnection
Car connection
Somogyi út
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station)
  • Bistro Budapest (0.5 km)
  • Café Central (0.7 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
  • Bus: 7, 103, 114, 213, 214 Metro: M4 Train: Suburban Railway
Budapest, Mexikói Út M
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