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Museo Art Nouveau y Art Déco - Casa Lis
Art Nouveau and Art Deco museum in Casa Lis, noted for decorative arts, stained glass and elegant interiors beside the old walls.
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 48 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
184 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Madrid Barajas Airport to Salamanca is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid Barajas Airport to Salamanca will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £13.
Of the 6 buses that leave Madrid Barajas Airport for Salamanca every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 184 km distance in an average of 2 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 15 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 coach as it is the most popular option from Madrid Barajas Airport to Salamanca among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £16, and a coach costs an average of £13.
Distance: 184 km
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£19 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Madrid Barajas Airport to Salamanca coaches for today, Saturday 8 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 | 10:15 Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4 | 3h15 | 13:30 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 13:15 Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4 | 2h30 | 15:45 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 14:45 Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4 | 3h15 | 18:00 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 17:15 Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4 | 2h30 | 19:45 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 19:15 Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4 | 2h30 | 21:45 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 21:45 Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4 | 3h15 | 1:00 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Madrid Barajas Airport to Salamanca run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
There are 10 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 08:15, the last at 20:45. The fastest coach covers the 184 km distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 184 km |
Average bus duration 2h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 2h 30m |
First bus 8:15 |
Last bus 20:45 |
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Art Nouveau and Art Deco museum in Casa Lis, noted for decorative arts, stained glass and elegant interiors beside the old walls.
University museum with academic heritage, historic instruments and exhibition spaces that illuminate student and scholarly life in Salamanca.
Museum centred on Salamanca’s motor history, displaying vintage cars, motorcycles and related memorabilia in a modern riverside building.
Historic street linking major monuments. Noble facades, convents and palace buildings make it one of Salamanca’s classic walks.
Garden terrace beside the old walls with benches and broad views towards the cathedral and river. A peaceful stop near the centre.
Scenic hilltop viewpoint across the Tormes with a memorable panorama of Salamanca’s towers and sandstone skyline, especially at sunset.
Slow-roasted suckling pig with crisp skin and tender meat. A Castile and León classic often found on Salamanca menus for festive family meals.
Roast baby lamb, usually wood-fired until succulent. It reflects the pastoral cooking traditions of inland Castile and nearby Salamanca province.
Cured acorn-fed Iberian ham from nearby Guijuelo, prized for its deep flavour and silky fat. One of Salamanca’s most famous food products.
Refined regional cooking near the centre, known for updated Castilian dishes and polished service in a calm, contemporary setting.
Traditional restaurant popular for roast meats, Iberian pork, and classic Salamanca specialities in a warm, old-school dining room.
Lively tapas spot with generous portions, local wines, and Salamanca favourites. Good for an informal meal close to the historic centre.
Moderate for Spain: rooms and dining are usually cheaper than Madrid or Barcelona, while local buses and everyday drinks stay fairly affordable for visitors.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; small change in cafés is fine. Taxis are usually rounded up, not heavily tipped.
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Estación de Autobuses -> Plaza Mayor, Salamanca
If you are arriving at Madrid Airport and need to travel to Salamanca, buses offer the best alternative to complete this 113-mile (184 km) journey. The Madrid Barajas Airport to Salamanca coach takes approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. You will find around three buses a day from Madrid Barajas Airport to Salamanca leaving from either Terminal 1 or Terminal 4. The cost of a bus Madrid Barajas Airport - Salamanca is cheaper than taking a taxi to cover this route, therefore it makes a lot more economic sense. Try using the Omio app for Madrid Barajas Airport to Salamanca bus price tickets.
There are three coaches that cover the journey by bus from Madrid Barajas Airport to Salamanca daily. The first Madrid Barajas Airport to Salamanca coach leaves at 1:00 p.m. whilst the last bus to Salamanca from Madrid Barajas Airport departs at 7:15 p.m. Coaches from Madrid Barajas Airport depart from both Terminal 1 and 4. The first bus to Salamanca departs from Terminal 1 at 1:00 p.m. to pick up from Terminal 4 at 13:15 p.m. The coach from Madrid Barajas Airport to Salamanca at 5:30 p.m. departs from Terminal 4 to pick up at Terminal 1 at 5:50 p.m. Finally, the last Madrid Barajas Airport to Salamanca coach leaves from Terminal 1 to collect from Terminal 4 at 7:15 p.m. For an up-to-date bus schedule from Madrid Barajas Airport to Salamanca, visit Omio for a full timetable.
The journey by bus from Madrid Barajas Airport to Salamanca will vary according to the service you choose to travel on and also the time of your bus. The fastest Madrid Barajas Airport to Salamanca coach is around 2 hours and 30 minutes. A journey by bus to Salamanca from Madrid could take up to 3 hours and 45 minutes on a slow bus.

Florence: view of Ponte Vecchio over Arno river. Source: Shutterstock
Coaches from Madrid Barajas Airport to Salamanca depart from either Terminal 1 or Terminal 4. The bus station at Terminal 1 is on the 2nd floor in the bus parking area whilst the pickup and departure points at Terminal 4 are on the ground floor near the Arrivals area.
Buses to Salamanca from Madrid Barajas Airport arrive at the Salamanca Bus Station in the city centre.
All buses from Madrid Barajas Airport arrive at the Salamanca Bus Station on Aveninda de Filiberto Villalobs in the city centre.
The journey by coach from Madrid Barajas Airport to Salamanca passes through such a varied terrain, ranging from arid land, hills and a variety of flora and fauna customary to this region. Your bus to Salamanca from Madrid Barajas Airport will pass through the Avila region in Spain and the town of Sand Pedro del Arroyo.
As you near Salamanca, you go through Penaranda de Bracamonte, a quaint village known for its three squares with interconnecting arches that are built in typical Catalan style architecture, the oldest of the three is the Plaza de Martins Soler. There’s so much more to this charming village, not least of all, market day, which takes place every Thursday, a tradition that goes back to the 14th century.
All buses to Salamanca from Madrid Barajas Airport arrive atAvanza is the main provider of coaches from Madrid Barajas Airport to Salamanca. The bus service runs approximately three coaches daily every day of the week. Their buses to Salamanca from Madrid Barajas Airport begin at 1:00 p.m. and run until 9:15 p.m. The average journey on the bus from Madrid Barajas Airport to Salamanca is 2 hours and 45 minutes.
As the consequences of climate change become more apparent, it’s only right that we do our bit in trying to combat the effects of carbon emission and global warming. By taking such simple steps as looking at the way we travel and changing them, we will make a difference in the long run.
Coaches offer some of the greenest ways of travelling, especially over long distances. Studies have shown that the carbon emission per person is almost five times less on a bus than it is on air, and goes even further than by car. Such simple figures go to demonstrate that a coach load of people can easily remove nearly 50 cars from the road, this means less fumes and so on, numbers that could make a huge difference over time. The coach travel industry is at the forefront of championing green travel and is ever looking for ways in which to improve and provide green services, what’s more, it is always the cheaper alternative in most cases. Next time you want to travel, take the bus.
Avanza are the main providers of coaches from Madrid Barajas Airport to Salamanca. Expect to find modern comfortable buses with extra legroom, individual charging ports and free Wi-Fi to keep you entertained throughout your journey. You do of course have the option of reserving your favourite seat or sitting next to a loved one for a fee at the time of booking. More services include:
When looking for a cheap bus ticket from Madrid Barajas Airport to Salamanca, book a return ticket if going back the same way. You will always find cheaper bus tickets if you book your travel this way.
Some of the cheapest bus tickets to Salamanca from Madrid Barajas Airport can be found if you book your bus ticket as far in advance as possible. Bus tickets booked at the last minute tend to be a lot more expensive than those booked in advance.
One way to find cheap bus tickets from Madrid Barajas Airport to Salamanca is by taking a slow bus. It may take you a bit longer to arrive to your destination but you will make savings with which you can treat yourself to something nice on your holiday.
You will be surprised at the savings you can make if you are flexible with your travel dates. Booking your trip a day earlier or later, or even a different time in the day can save you money too. The Omio site tends to have competitive Madrid Barajas Airport - Salamanca bus price tickets if you search through.
Spain’s golden city in the northwest, Salamanca can trace its roots back to the Celtic times. It’s a city filled with history and national monuments of the plateresque style. For other places to visit nearby, head toThe Window Seat travel guide by Omio, Madrid Edition. This vibrant city will keep you enthralled at every corner, some of the best experiences include:

Salamanca: Famous late Gothic-Baroque Catedral. Source: Shutterstock
Your adventures in Spain don’t have to end in Salamanca. There are many other places you can travel to by bus from Salamanca including Valencia. If you are a foodie, then next on your road trip should be San Sebastian. Other places you could travel to by bus in Spain include Barcelona. Otherwise you can get to Bilbao in under five hours.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid Barajas Airport to Salamanca 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 Salamanca, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Madrid Barajas Airport to Salamanca buses use the Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses to Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses station pair, with some services arriving at Salamanca, Pº. Estación S/n. Use this guide to compare Madrid Barajas Airport and Salamanca bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses is 2 km from Salamanca city centre. Public transport options include:
Salamanca, 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 Salamanca (0.3 km), Fast Food Express (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses.
Available at Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
Salamanca, Pº. Estación S/n has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Small café available.
Wi-Fi is available at Salamanca, Pº. Estación S/n. ATMs are aTM located outside the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Salamanca, Pº. Estación S/n.
Available at Salamanca, Pº. Estación S/n: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salamanca, Pº. Estación S/n: Wheelchair accessible with ramps.
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