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Cheapest price
£3
Average price
£3
Fastest journey
35 m
Average duration
38 m
Buses per day
62
Distance
35 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Illescas to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Illescas to Madrid will cost around £3 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £3.
Of the 62 buses that leave Illescas for Madrid every day 62 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 35 km distance in an average of 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 40 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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NormalOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Illescas to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £4.
Distance: 35 km
| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£3 Average Price Cheapest | £4 Average Price |
1h 11m Average total duration 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration Fastest 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Illescas to Madrid coaches for today, Monday 17 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 5:50 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0h40 | 6:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 5:57 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0h48 | 6:45 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 6:42 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0h48 | 7:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 6:50 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0h40 | 7:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 7:12 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0h48 | 8:00 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 7:20 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0h40 | 8:00 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 8:00 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0h40 | 8:40 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 8:05 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0h35 | 8:40 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 8:12 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0h48 | 9:00 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 8:20 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0h40 | 9:00 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 8:42 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0h48 | 9:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 8:50 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0h40 | 9:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 9:12 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0h48 | 10:00 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 9:20 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0h40 | 10:00 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 9:42 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0h48 | 10:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 9:50 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0h40 | 10:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 10:12 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0h48 | 11:00 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 10:20 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0h40 | 11:00 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 10:42 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0h48 | 11:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 10:50 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0h40 | 11:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 11:12 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0h48 | 12:00 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 11:42 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0h48 | 12:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 11:50 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0h40 | 12:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 12:12 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0h48 | 13:00 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 12:20 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0h40 | 13:00 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 12:42 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0h48 | 13:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 12:50 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0h40 | 13:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 13:12 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0h48 | 14:00 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 13:20 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0h40 | 14:00 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 13:42 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0h48 | 14:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 13:50 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0h40 | 14:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 14:12 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0h48 | 15:00 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 14:20 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0h40 | 15:00 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 14:42 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0h48 | 15:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 14:50 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0h40 | 15:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 15:12 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0h48 | 16:00 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 15:20 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0h40 | 16:00 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 15:42 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0h48 | 16:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 15:50 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0h40 | 16:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 16:30 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0h40 | 17:10 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 16:35 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0h35 | 17:10 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 16:42 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0h48 | 17:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 16:50 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0h40 | 17:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 17:12 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0h48 | 18:00 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 17:20 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0h40 | 18:00 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 17:42 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0h48 | 18:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 17:50 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0h40 | 18:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 18:42 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0h48 | 19:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 18:50 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0h40 | 19:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 19:12 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0h48 | 20:00 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 19:20 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0h40 | 20:00 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 19:42 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0h48 | 20:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 19:50 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0h40 | 20:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 20:12 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0h48 | 21:00 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 20:42 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0h48 | 21:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 20:50 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0h40 | 21:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 21:12 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0h48 | 22:00 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 21:20 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0h40 | 22:00 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 21:42 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0h48 | 22:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 21:50 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0h40 | 22:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 22:42 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0h48 | 23:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 22:50 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0h40 | 23:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Illescas to Madrid run on average 61 times per day, taking around 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 61 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 05:50, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 35 km distance in 40m.
Distance 35 km |
Average bus duration 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Buses per day 61 |
Direct buses 61 |
Fastest bus 40m |
First bus 5:50 |
Last bus 23:30 |
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Best time to book 2 days |
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Spain’s premier art museum houses Velázquez, Goya and El Greco masterpieces, making it essential for understanding European painting.
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A busy central avenue known for theatres, shops and illuminated façades, ideal for architecture, nightlife and classic city views.
A hearty chickpea stew with meats, vegetables and soup, long associated with Madrid taverns and traditional lunchtime dining.
Deep-fried squid rings served in a crusty bread roll, a classic fast bite around Plaza Mayor and one of Madrid’s best-known snacks.
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Historic tavern famed for roast suckling pig and classic Castilian dishes in an old-fashioned, atmospheric setting near Plaza Mayor.
Iconic churrería serving Madrid’s classic chocolate con churros around the clock in a bustling, traditional setting.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Illescas 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 Illescas to Madrid buses use the Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio to Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica station pair. Use this guide to compare Illescas and Madrid bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio is 2 km from Illescas city centre. Public transport options include:
Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio. ATMs are available at Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio.
Ticket office support is available at Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio.
Available at Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio: Station is accessible for people with disabilities.
Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) is 3 km from Illescas city centre. Public transport options include:
Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas). ATMs are available at Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas).
Ticket office support is available at Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas).
Available at Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas): Bus stop is accessible with provisions for disabled passengers.
Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica is 3 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica 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 Elíptico (0.2 km), Bar Plaza (0.3 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica.
Available at Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica: Elevators, ramps.
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