- Must visit
Museo de Santa María
Museum space presenting El Greco’s paintings in their historic setting, essential for understanding Illescas’s artistic importance.
Cheapest price on 06 Sept
£3
Average ticket price on 06 Sept
£3
Fastest journey on 06 Sept
31 m
Average journey duration on 06 Sept
31 m
Buses on 06 Sept
70
Distance
35 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Madrid to Illescas is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Illescas will cost around £3 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £3.
On Sun 06 Sept, we found 70 buses from Madrid to Illescas, including 70 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 35 km distance in an average of 31 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 31 m .
The slowest buses will take 31 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 Madrid to Illescas among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £3 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, while a train costs an average of £4.
Distance: 35 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£3 Average Price Cheapest | £4 Average Price | £6 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 0m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Illescas:
A coach is £1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Illescas costing on average £4.
Other travel options to Illescas take longer:
Train takes on average 37m.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (30m by bus vs 36m by car) and save roughly £3 compared to fuel and tolls (£3 vs £6). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Samar, Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Illescas coaches for today, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 23:00 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h40 | 23:40 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 23:00 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h37 | 23:37 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 23:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h37 | 0:07 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 23:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h40 | 0:10 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 6 September | |||||
Normal | 0:00 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h37 | 0:37 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 0:00 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h40 | 0:40 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 7:00 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h37 | 7:37 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 7:00 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h40 | 7:40 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 7:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h31 | 8:01 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 7:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h35 | 8:05 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 8:00 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h40 | 8:40 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 8:00 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h37 | 8:37 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 8:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h35 | 9:05 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 8:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h31 | 9:01 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 9:00 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h45 | 9:45 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 9:00 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h39 | 9:39 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 9:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h31 | 10:01 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 9:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h35 | 10:05 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 10:00 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h40 | 10:40 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 10:00 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h37 | 10:37 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 10:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h35 | 11:05 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 10:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h31 | 11:01 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 11:00 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h37 | 11:37 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 11:00 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h40 | 11:40 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 11:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h40 | 12:10 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 11:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h37 | 12:07 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 12:00 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h40 | 12:40 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 12:00 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h37 | 12:37 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 12:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h35 | 13:05 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 12:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h31 | 13:01 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 13:00 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h37 | 13:37 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 13:00 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h40 | 13:40 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 13:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h35 | 14:05 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 13:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h31 | 14:01 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 14:00 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h37 | 14:37 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 14:00 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h40 | 14:40 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 14:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h35 | 15:05 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 14:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h31 | 15:01 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 15:00 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h40 | 15:40 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 15:00 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h37 | 15:37 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 15:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h45 | 16:15 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 15:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h39 | 16:09 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 16:00 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h37 | 16:37 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 16:00 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h40 | 16:40 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 16:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h35 | 17:05 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 16:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h31 | 17:01 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 17:00 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h40 | 17:40 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 17:00 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h37 | 17:37 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 17:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h35 | 18:05 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 17:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h31 | 18:01 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 18:00 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h37 | 18:37 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 18:00 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h40 | 18:40 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 18:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h35 | 19:05 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 18:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h31 | 19:01 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 19:00 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h37 | 19:37 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 19:00 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h40 | 19:40 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 19:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h35 | 20:05 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 19:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h31 | 20:01 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 20:00 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h40 | 20:40 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 20:00 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h37 | 20:37 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 20:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h35 | 21:05 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 20:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h31 | 21:01 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 21:00 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h40 | 21:40 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 21:00 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h37 | 21:37 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 21:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h31 | 22:01 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 21:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h35 | 22:05 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 22:00 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h40 | 22:40 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 22:00 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h37 | 22:37 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 22:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h31 | 23:01 Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 22:30 Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica | 0h35 | 23:05 Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Madrid to Illescas run on average 71 times per day, taking around 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 71 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 05:50, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 35 km distance in 31m.
Distance 35 km |
Average bus duration 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Buses per day 71 |
Direct buses 71 |
Fastest bus 31m |
First bus 5:50 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Illescas — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Illescas trip today.
Museum space presenting El Greco’s paintings in their historic setting, essential for understanding Illescas’s artistic importance.
Interpretation centre dedicated to Francisco de Quevedo, offering context on the writer’s life and his connection with Illescas.
Municipal exhibition venue hosting contemporary art, photography and cultural displays, useful for seeing current local programming.
Illescas’s principal central square, surrounded by civic buildings and ideal for orientating yourself before exploring the historic centre.
Historic area of narrow streets and monuments around Santa María and the Sanctuary, best explored on foot for atmosphere and heritage.
Urban green space for a relaxed walk, with open areas and shade. A practical break from sightseeing in the town centre.
A hearty stew of chickpeas, vegetables and pork or beef, long linked to Toledo province family cooking and winter meals.
Slow-roasted suckling lamb, prized in Castilla-La Mancha for tender meat and simple seasoning in wood-fired or traditional ovens.
Game stew, often with partridge, rabbit or hare, reflecting La Mancha hunting traditions and robust inland flavours.
Traditional Castilian restaurant in Illescas known for grilled meats, roast dishes and a classic dining room suited to long lunches.
Established local restaurant serving Spanish staples, tapas and set menus in a relaxed, reliable setting popular with residents.
Casual venue for tapas, grilled dishes and drinks, with an easy-going atmosphere suitable for informal meals in town.
Illescas is moderate for central Spain: dining is reasonable, accommodation is usually cheaper than Madrid, and local transport costs are low, though day trips can raise spending.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. In cafés, small change is enough. Taxi fares are usually rounded up, not heavily tipped.
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Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio -> Plaza de Hermanos Fernández Criado, Illescas
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Illescas 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 Illescas, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Madrid to Illescas buses use the Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica to Illescas, N-401a / C. Mercurio station pair, with some services arriving at Illescas, Av. de las Naciones (Urbaniz. Senorio De Illescas). Use this guide to compare Madrid and Illescas bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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.
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.
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