The cheapest and fastest coaches from Madrid to Ciudad Real
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
1 h 40 m
Average duration
1 h 56 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
161 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Madrid to Ciudad Real is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Ciudad Real will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £8.
Of the 5 buses that leave Madrid for Ciudad Real every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 161 km distance in an average of 1 h 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 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.










Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Madrid to Ciudad Real
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Ciudad Real among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £3.
Distance: 161 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£17 Average Price Cheapest | £25 Average Price |
3h 9m Average total duration 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Madrid to Ciudad Real bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 20:30 Madrid | 2h00 | 22:30 Ciudad Real | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:00 Madrid | 2h30 | 23:30 Ciudad Real | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 5 November | |||||
![]() | 10:30 Madrid | 2h10 | 12:40 Ciudad Real | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:30 Madrid | 2h00 | 17:30 Ciudad Real | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:10 Madrid | 1h50 | 18:00 Ciudad Real | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:00 Madrid | 2h00 | 19:00 Ciudad Real | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:30 Madrid | 1h40 | 21:10 Ciudad Real | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid to Ciudad Real
Distance 161 km |
Average bus duration 2h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 4h 0m |
First bus 09:45 |
Last bus 21:30 |
Bus providers: AUTOMNIBUS INTERURBANOS S.A. (AISA), BlaBlaCar, Samar, AISA from Madrid to Ciudad RealYou can travel by bus between Madrid to Ciudad Real with AUTOMNIBUS INTERURBANOS S.A. (AISA), BlaBlaCar, Samar, AISA for as low as £3. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Madrid to Ciudad Real coach

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses, which is located around 3.1 miles (5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Ciudad Real, Estación de Autobuses, located 0.6 miles (994 m) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Madrid and Ciudad Real
- 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
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