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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Madrid to Brussels

Showing times and prices for 12 Jul

Cheapest price

£78

Average price

£130

Fastest journey

20 h 55 m

Average duration

21 h 20 m

Buses per day

Distance

1316 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Madrid to Brussels will cost around £130 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £78.

Fast coaches

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

3162 · 50321

18:2020h55

Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses

15:15Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)

£781One-way

1 change

3160 · 50331

22:3021h15

Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses

19:45Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)

£861One-way

1 change

FlixBus · FlixBus

16:4022h55

Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses

15:35Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)

£1231One-way

1 change

FlixBus · FlixBus

20:2521h30

Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses

17:55Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)

£1241One-way

1 change

FlixBus · FlixBus

16:4023h10

Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses

15:50Brussels, Gare Du Midi

£1241One-way

1 change

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Madrid to Brussels

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 1.3 - 3.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £46, and a train costs an average of £339.

Distance: 1316 km

Compare bus with

Coach	Most popular Flight	Train
£88 Average Price Cheapest	£274 Average Price	£347 Average Price
22h 14m Average total duration 21h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	6h 2m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*	15h 45m Average total duration 15h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
1.3 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest	3.9 - 7.9kg CO2 emissions	- CO2 emissions
Most popular bus company	Most popular airline
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Madrid to Brussels bus times

Showing buses for today, Friday 11 July

Last updated at 17:54

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
FlixBus · FlixBus	18:25 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	21h30	15:55 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)	1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus	18:50 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	26h40	21:30 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)	2 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus	18:50 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)	21h05	15:55 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)	1 change
3160 · 50335	20:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	24h00	20:30 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)	1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus	22:40 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	23h30	22:10 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)	1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus	23:05 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)	23h05	22:10 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)	1 change
Saturday 12 July
FlixBus · FlixBus	12:50 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	21h55	10:45 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)	1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus	13:45 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	24h00	13:45 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)	2 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus	13:45 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	30h25	20:10 Brussels, Avenue des Magnolias (King Baudouin)	3 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus	13:45 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	23h50	13:35 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)	2 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus	13:45 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	24h05	13:50 Brussels, Gare Du Midi	1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus	14:40 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	22h55	13:35 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)	1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus	14:40 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	29h30	20:10 Brussels, Avenue des Magnolias (King Baudouin)	2 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus	14:40 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	23h10	13:50 Brussels, Gare Du Midi	1 change
3162 · 50321	16:20 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	20h55	13:15 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)	1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Madrid to Brussels

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Buses from Madrid to Brussels run on average 14 times per day, taking around 21h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £46 but you can travel from only £36 by flight.

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 £36

Distance

1316 km

Average bus duration

21h 44m

Cheapest ticket price

£46

Buses per day

Fastest bus

20h 55m

First bus

00:25

Last bus

23:55

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from £36

Coach companies: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and Alsa Madrid to Brussels

You can travel by coach from Madrid to Brussels with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and Alsa for as low as £49. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS), a subsidiary of the popular French car sharing service, BlaBlaCar, is a provider operating long-distance coach services in 10 countries in Europe. Founded in France, BlaBlaCar Bus provides connections to over 300 destinations. Standard amenities on the coaches include air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long coach journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. On select routes there is also free Wi-Fi available. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one cabin bag and up to two hold bags per person.

BlaBlaCar Bus from Madrid to Brussels coach information:

Average Duration: 20 h 55 min
Cheapest Price: £49

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost coach providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance coach at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

FlixBus from Madrid to Brussels coach information:

Average Duration: 21 h 40 min
Cheapest Price: £49

Alsa is the main provier of coach travel in Spain. As a subsidiary of the UK coach operator National Express, Alsa offers a plethora of regional, national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers per year. Alsa has an impressive fleet of coaches with different levels of comfort and amenities on offer. Aside from the Alsa Normal coach with free WiFi, toilets, footrests and entertainment on board, the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium coaches provide more luxurious services when travelling by road, depending on the specific route. Apart from the Standard ticket, Alsa offers other coach tickets like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes.

FAQs: Madrid to Brussels coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Madrid to Brussels with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Brussels.

Cheap coach tickets from Madrid to Brussels can start from as little as £42 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Madrid to Brussels is £88; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Madrid to Brussels coach time is 20 h 55 min covering the 816 mile long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Madrid to Brussels leaves at 13: 50. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Madrid to Brussels leaves at 22: 25.

There are 17 coaches a day from Madrid to Brussels which require at least one change with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Infobus or Empresa Municipal de Transportes. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.

For the best Madrid to Brussels coach to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Infobus or Empresa Municipal de Transportes. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services from Madrid to Brussels to compare what amenities they may offer.

The cheapest month for a coach from Madrid to Brussels is January.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from Madrid to Brussels including taking a train, coach or flight.

No, the coach from Madrid to Brussels has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Madrid to Brussels.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Madrid to Brussels.

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Madrid to Brussels, follow these tips:

Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.

Be flexible with dates and times: Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Madrid to Brussels.