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Museo de Pontevedra
Main city museum complex with archaeology, art and local history displays in several historic buildings around the old town.
Cheapest price on 20 Oct
£40
Average ticket price on 20 Oct
£40
Fastest journey on 20 Oct
7 h 40 m
Average journey duration on 20 Oct
8 h 25 m
Buses on 20 Oct
4
Distance
469 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Madrid to Pontevedra is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Pontevedra will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £40.
On Tue 20 Oct, we found 4 buses from Madrid to Pontevedra, including 4 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 469 km distance in an average of 8 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 9 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.
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NormalBuses from Madrid to Pontevedra run on average 4 times per day, taking around 8h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £38 but you can travel from only £17 by train.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 06:15, the last at 22:50. The fastest coach covers the 469 km distance in 6h 40m.
Distance 469 km |
Average bus duration 8h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 6h 40m |
First bus 6:15 |
Last bus 22:50 |
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Best time to book 70 days |
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Pontevedra coaches for today, Monday 19 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 23:00 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 8h00 | 7:00 Pontevedra, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 23:20 Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 7h40 | 7:00 Pontevedra, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 20 October | |||||
Normal | 10:00 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 9h10 | 19:10 Pontevedra, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 10:20 Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 8h50 | 19:10 Pontevedra, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Main city museum complex with archaeology, art and local history displays in several historic buildings around the old town.
Museum section in the restored Sarmiento building, presenting archaeology and heritage collections in a former Jesuit college.
Contemporary extension of the provincial museum, used for temporary exhibitions and a modern presentation of art and cultural programmes.
Pontevedra’s main square, lined with arcades, terraces and historic buildings, ideal for soaking up the rhythm of the old town.
Historic square with the pilgrim church at its centre, a classic photo stop and one of the city’s best-known urban spaces.
Lively central square beside the town hall and San Francisco church, often used for events and a useful starting point for exploring.
Galician-style octopus with olive oil, paprika and salt, usually served on wooden plates. A signature dish across Galicia and a staple at local festas.
Rich empanada pie filled traditionally with tuna, cod or meat, plus onion and pepper. A classic Galician bakery and family table favourite.
Thick soup of turnip greens, potatoes, beans and pork products. Deeply traditional in inland Galicia, especially in cooler months and festive meals.
Well-regarded dining room focusing on updated Galician cooking, quality produce and carefully presented tasting-style dishes.
Refined Galician restaurant known for seasonal seafood, rice dishes and polished service in an elegant yet relaxed setting.
Traditional tavern-style spot popular for Galician tapas, shellfish and local classics in a lively old-town atmosphere.
Moderate for Spain: meals and coffee are reasonable, while hotels in peak summer can rise. Local buses are affordable, making Pontevedra cheaper than larger tourist cities.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up, and small change is enough in cafés.
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Estación De Autobuses -> Praza de España, Pontevedra
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Pontevedra 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 Pontevedra, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Madrid to Pontevedra buses use the Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses to Pontevedra, Estación De Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Madrid and Pontevedra bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses is 3 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Estación Sur 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), Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km), La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
Available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) is 2 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa).
Available at Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa): Elevators, ramps.
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) is 12 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Rodilla, Mahoudrid
ATMs are aTMs located throughout T4, major cards accepted .
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid).
Available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): Step-free access, elevators, accessible toilets.
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