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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 01 Sept
£31
Average ticket price on 01 Sept
£39
Fastest journey on 01 Sept
6 h
Average journey duration on 01 Sept
6 h 36 m
Buses on 01 Sept
5
Distance
487 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cádiz to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cádiz to Madrid will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £31.
On Tue 01 Sept, we found 5 buses from Cádiz to Madrid, including 5 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 487 km distance in an average of 6 h 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h .
The slowest buses will take 7 h 10 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 train as it is the most popular option from Cádiz to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £35 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £35, while a train costs an average of £82.
Distance: 487 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£35 Average Price Cheapest | £82 Average Price | £54 Average Price |
6h 19m Average total duration 5h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 2.9kg 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 Cádiz to Madrid coaches for today, Monday 31 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BASE | 21:25 Cádiz, Estación de Autobuses | 9h15 | 6:40 AEROPUERTO MADRID T-1 | 0 changesdirect | |
BASE | 21:25 Cádiz, Estación de Autobuses | 8h25 | 5:50 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
BASE | 22:50 Cádiz, Estación de Autobuses | 8h05 | 6:55 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 1 September | |||||
![]() | 9:20 Cádiz | 6h40 | 16:00 Madrid | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:30 Cádiz | 6h50 | 21:20 Madrid | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:30 Cádiz | 6h20 | 20:50 Madrid | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:30 Cádiz | 7h10 | 22:40 Madrid | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:30 Cádiz | 6h00 | 22:30 Madrid | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Buses from Cádiz to Madrid run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £19 by flight.
There are 7 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 06:00, the last at 23:25. The fastest coach covers the 487 km distance in 8h 5m.
Distance 487 km |
Average bus duration 5h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 8h 5m |
First bus 6:00 |
Last bus 23:25 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 42 days |
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Estación Sur de Autobuses -> Puerta del Sol, Madrid
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cádiz 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 Cádiz to Madrid buses use the Cádiz, Estación de Autobuses to Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses station pair, with some services arriving at Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T1. Use this guide to compare Cádiz and Madrid bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Cádiz, Estación de Autobuses is 1 km from Cádiz city centre. Public transport options include:
Cádiz, Estación 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), Tapas Bar (in the station), Fast-Food Outlet (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Cádiz, Estación de Autobuses.
Available at Cádiz, Estación de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cádiz, Estación de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
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 Barajas T1 is 11 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T1 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 La Pausa (0.2 km), Vinea Madrid (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the departure area.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T1.
Available at Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T1: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T1: Elevators, ramps.
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