The cheapest and fastest coaches from Geneva to Madrid
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£93
Fastest journey
19 h 45 m
Average duration
20 h 6 m
Buses per day
21
Distance
1023 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Geneva to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Geneva to Madrid will cost around £93 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £36.
Of the 21 buses that leave Geneva for Madrid every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 1023 km distance in an average of 20 h 6 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 19 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 20 h 25 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.
Normal · Normal10:4521h50Genève, Gare Routière8:35Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)£361One-way1 change
Normal · Normal10:4520h49Genève, Gare Routière7:34Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)£361One-way1 change
3816 · 318611:3522h20Genève, Gare Routière9:55Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses£551One-way1 change
Normal · Normal15:3023h55Genève, Gare Routière15:25Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América£581One-way1 change
Normal · Normal15:3022h10Genève, Gare Routière13:40Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América£581One-way1 change
FlixBus19:1019h45Geneve, Place Dorcière14:55Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)£671One-way0 changes
Normal · Normal20:4020h05Genève, Gare Routière16:45Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses£671One-way1 change
Normal · Normal20:4020h05Genève, Gare Routière16:45Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses£671One-way1 change
Normal · Normal20:4020h10Genève, Gare Routière16:50Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)£621One-way1 change
FlixBus19:1020h25Geneve, Place Dorcière15:35Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses£681One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Geneva to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 1.0 - 2.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £33, and a train costs an average of £186.
Distance: 1023 km
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| Coach | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
£83 Average Price Cheapest | £171 Average Price | £186 Average Price |
17h 15m Average total duration 16h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 35m Average total duration Fastest 4h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 28m Average total duration 9h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.0 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.1 - 6.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Geneva to Madrid bus times
The table below shows live departures for Geneva to Madrid coaches for tomorrow, Saturday 30 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:20 Geneve, Place Dorcière | 27h05 | 7:25 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:20 Geneve, Place Dorcière | 27h35 | 7:55 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 change | |
57202 · 3161 | 6:30 Genève, Gare Routière | 27h15 | 9:45 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:05 Geneve, Place Dorcière | 26h10 | 10:15 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 changes | |
Normal · Normal | 10:45 Genève, Gare Routière | 21h50 | 8:35 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 10:45 Genève, Gare Routière | 20h49 | 7:34 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 Geneve, Place Dorcière | 23h10 | 10:15 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 changes | |
3816 · 3186 | 11:35 Genève, Gare Routière | 22h20 | 9:55 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 Geneve, Place Dorcière | 22h05 | 10:15 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 Geneve, Place Dorcière | 20h30 | 8:40 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 change | |
50796 · 4349 | 14:00 Genève, Gare Routière | 26h45 | 16:45 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 15:30 Genève, Gare Routière | 22h10 | 13:40 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 15:30 Genève, Gare Routière | 23h55 | 15:25 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 15:30 Genève, Gare Routière | 22h10 | 13:40 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 15:30 Genève, Gare Routière | 23h45 | 15:15 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:30 Genève, Aéroport | 23h05 | 15:35 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 19:10 Geneve, Place Dorcière | 19h45 | 14:55 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:10 Geneve, Place Dorcière | 20h25 | 15:35 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Geneva to Madrid
Buses from Geneva to Madrid run on average 7 times per day, taking around 16h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £33 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:14, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 1023 km distance in 19h 10m.
Distance 1023 km |
Average bus duration 16h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £33 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 19h 10m |
First bus 0:14 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 84 days |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Internorte from Geneva to MadridYou can travel by bus between Geneva to Madrid with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Internorte for as low as £33. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Geneva to Madrid coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Geneva 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.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- 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.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Geneva and Madrid
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Petit Chalet (0.5 km)
- Restaurant Les Armures (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available on the concourse.
- Bus: 5, 10, 19, 25 Train: L1, L2 Tram: 12, 14
- 06:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Swiss Bakery (in the station)
- Italian Bistro (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 25, 61 Train: L1, L2
- 06:00-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Montreux Jazz Café (in the station)
- La Cuisine (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 5, 10, 23, 28, 57, Y Train: IC, IR, RE
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
- La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5
- 06:00-23:00
- Rodilla, Mahoudrid
- Step-free access, elevators, accessible toilets
- Located inside the terminal, well-signposted, accessible, and generally clean
- No public showers in the bus station area; showers available in airport lounges (approx. €15-€30 for lounge access)
- Metro Line 8, Aeropuerto T4, 12 km
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Rincón (0.5 km)
- La Vaca Argentina (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 200, 114, 115, 122 Metro: 4, 6, 7, 9
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