- Must visit
Centro de Arte Rupestre de Tito Bustillo
Main interpretation centre for the Tito Bustillo cave, with engaging displays on prehistoric art and Ice Age life in Asturias.
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£45
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£48
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
7 h 5 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
7 h 29 m
Buses on 17 Sept
49
Distance
357 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Madrid to Ribadesella is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Ribadesella will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £45.
To travel from Madrid to Ribadesella you need to make at least one change.
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Normal · NormalOmio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Ribadesella among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £48 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £48, while a flight costs an average of £61.
Distance: 357 km
Most popular Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£48 Average Price Cheapest | £61 Average Price | £71 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 2m Average total duration 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Ribadesella:
A coach is £13 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Ribadesella costing on average £61.
Other travel options to Ribadesella take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 32m.
Tickets start at around £48 compared to roughly £71 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £23. The journey takes 5h 32m versus 5h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Ribadesella coaches for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Normal · Normal | 6:15 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 9h38 | 15:53 Ribadesella, Calle Palacio Valdes | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 6:15 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 9h20 | 15:35 Ribadesella, Calle Palacio Valdes | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 6:15 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 9h20 | 15:35 Ribadesella, Calle Palacio Valdes | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 6:15 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 9h20 | 15:35 Ribadesella, Calle Palacio Valdes | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 8:15 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 9h55 | 18:10 Ribadesella, Calle Palacio Valdes | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 8:15 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 12h25 | 20:40 Ribadesella, Calle Palacio Valdes | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 8:15 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 9h55 | 18:10 Ribadesella, Calle Palacio Valdes | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 8:15 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 7h20 | 15:35 Ribadesella, Calle Palacio Valdes | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 8:30 Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 9h40 | 18:10 Ribadesella, Calle Palacio Valdes | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 8:30 Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 9h40 | 18:10 Ribadesella, Calle Palacio Valdes | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 8:30 Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 7h05 | 15:35 Ribadesella, Calle Palacio Valdes | 1 change | |
Supra Economy · Normal | 9:15 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 8h55 | 18:10 Ribadesella, Calle Palacio Valdes | 1 change | |
Supra Economy · Normal | 9:15 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 8h55 | 18:10 Ribadesella, Calle Palacio Valdes | 1 change | |
Supra Economy · Normal | 9:15 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 11h25 | 20:40 Ribadesella, Calle Palacio Valdes | 1 change | |
Supra Economy · Normal | 9:30 Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 8h40 | 18:10 Ribadesella, Calle Palacio Valdes | 1 change | |
Supra Economy · Normal | 9:30 Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 11h10 | 20:40 Ribadesella, Calle Palacio Valdes | 1 change | |
Supra Economy · Normal | 9:30 Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 8h30 | 18:00 Ribadesella, Calle Palacio Valdes | 1 change | |
Supra Economy · Normal | 9:30 Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 8h40 | 18:10 Ribadesella, Calle Palacio Valdes | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 10:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 7h40 | 18:10 Ribadesella, Calle Palacio Valdes | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 10:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 10h10 | 20:40 Ribadesella, Calle Palacio Valdes | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 10:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 11h40 | 22:10 Ribadesella, Calle Palacio Valdes | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 10:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 10h10 | 20:40 Ribadesella, Calle Palacio Valdes | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 10:45 Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 9h55 | 20:40 Ribadesella, Calle Palacio Valdes | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 10:45 Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 9h55 | 20:40 Ribadesella, Calle Palacio Valdes | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 10:45 Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 7h25 | 18:10 Ribadesella, Calle Palacio Valdes | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 11:15 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 10h55 | 22:10 Ribadesella, Calle Palacio Valdes | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 11:15 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 9h25 | 20:40 Ribadesella, Calle Palacio Valdes | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 11:15 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 9h25 | 20:40 Ribadesella, Calle Palacio Valdes | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 12:00 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 8h40 | 20:40 Ribadesella, Calle Palacio Valdes | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 12:00 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 8h40 | 20:40 Ribadesella, Calle Palacio Valdes | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 12:00 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 10h10 | 22:10 Ribadesella, Calle Palacio Valdes | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 12:00 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 8h15 | 20:15 Ribadesella, Calle Palacio Valdes | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 12:15 Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 9h55 | 22:10 Ribadesella, Calle Palacio Valdes | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 12:15 Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 8h25 | 20:40 Ribadesella, Calle Palacio Valdes | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 12:15 Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 8h25 | 20:40 Ribadesella, Calle Palacio Valdes | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 12:15 Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 8h00 | 20:15 Ribadesella, Calle Palacio Valdes | 1 change | |
Normal · Supra Economy · Normal | 12:30 Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 8h10 | 20:40 Ribadesella, Calle Palacio Valdes | 2 changes | |
Normal · Supra Economy · Normal | 12:30 Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 9h40 | 22:10 Ribadesella, Calle Palacio Valdes | 2 changes | |
Normal · Supra Economy · Normal | 12:30 Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 8h10 | 20:40 Ribadesella, Calle Palacio Valdes | 2 changes | |
Normal · Normal | 14:00 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 8h10 | 22:10 Ribadesella, Calle Palacio Valdes | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 14:00 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 8h10 | 22:10 Ribadesella, Calle Palacio Valdes | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 14:15 Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 7h55 | 22:10 Ribadesella, Calle Palacio Valdes | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 14:15 Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 7h55 | 22:10 Ribadesella, Calle Palacio Valdes | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 23:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 8h30 | 8:00 Ribadesella, Calle Palacio Valdes | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 23:59 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 9h41 | 9:40 Ribadesella, Calle Palacio Valdes | 1 change | |
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Buses from Madrid to Ribadesella run on average 9 times per day, taking around 5h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £42 but you can travel from only £17 by flight.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 357 km distance in 7h 10m.
Distance 357 km |
Average bus duration 5h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £42 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 7h 10m |
First bus 0:30 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Ribadesella — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Ribadesella trip today.
Main interpretation centre for the Tito Bustillo cave, with engaging displays on prehistoric art and Ice Age life in Asturias.
Nearby ethnographic collection in Llanes province area, useful for visitors exploring eastern Asturias beyond Ribadesella.
Jurassic-themed museum within an easy day trip, popular for fossils, dinosaur interpretation and coastal palaeontology exhibits.
Long sandy beach beside the town centre, ideal for a promenade, sea views and access to the decorated seafront walk.
Clifftop and hillside viewpoint area reached on foot, valued for sweeping panoramas over the coast, town and estuary.
Historic quarter of narrow streets and traditional houses, pleasant for wandering between small squares and harbour views.
A hearty Asturian bean stew with fabes, chorizo, morcilla and pork. It is one of Asturias’ best-known traditional dishes and common on local menus.
Blue cheese from nearby Cabrales, matured in limestone caves in the Picos de Europa. Its intense flavour makes it a defining product of eastern Asturias.
Small green peppers from Asturias, usually fried in olive oil and sprinkled with salt. A classic tapas dish in cider bars and typically simple and local.
Traditional sidrería and restaurant known for Asturian seafood, rice dishes and cider. Lively, local atmosphere close to the harbour area.
Established seafood restaurant specialising in shellfish, fish and classic Asturian cooking. Smart but relaxed setting for a longer lunch or dinner.
Well-known local cider house serving grilled meats, fish and Asturian staples. Casual and dependable for traditional regional dishes.
Moderate for northern Spain: lodging rises in summer, but dining and local transport stay reasonable compared with larger Spanish beach destinations.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service, small change in cafés, and round up taxi fares.
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Calle Palacio Valdes, Ribadesella -> Plaza María Cristina, Ribadesella
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Ribadesella 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 Ribadesella, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Madrid to Ribadesella buses use the Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses to Ribadesella, Calle Palacio Valdes station pair. Use this guide to compare Madrid and Ribadesella 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.
Ribadesella, Calle Palacio Valdes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Small cafes nearby provide food.
Wi-Fi is available at Ribadesella, Calle Palacio Valdes. ATMs are available at Ribadesella, Calle Palacio Valdes.
Ticket office support is available at Ribadesella, Calle Palacio Valdes.
Available at Ribadesella, Calle Palacio Valdes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ribadesella, Calle Palacio Valdes: Wheelchair accessible buses operate from this station.
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