The cheapest and fastest coaches from Milan to Madrid
Cheapest price
£59
Average price
£123
Fastest journey
20 h 47 m
Average duration
23 h 1 m
Buses per day
23
Distance
1188 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Milan to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Madrid will cost around £123 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £59.
Of the 23 buses that leave Milan for Madrid every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 1188 km distance in an average of 23 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 20 h 47 m .
The slowest buses will take 23 h 52 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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Compare train, coach and flight for Milan to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Milan to Madrid 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 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 1.2 - 3.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £46, and a flight costs an average of £77.
Distance: 1188 km
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| Coach | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
£129 Average Price Cheapest | £204 Average Price | £193 Average Price |
25h 41m Average total duration 25h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration Fastest 3h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 22m Average total duration 12h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.2 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.6 - 7.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Milan to Madrid bus times
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Madrid coaches for today, Tuesday 30 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4733 · 3166 | 06:10 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 26h00 | 08:10 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 06:10 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 24h39 | 06:49 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 1 change | |
4733+ 06060 | 06:10 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 25h27 | 07:37 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 06:10 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 23h55 | 06:05 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 06:30 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 25h10 | 07:40 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 10:25 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 23h05 | 09:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
1726 · 3155+ 06010 | 10:35 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 25h07 | 11:42 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2 changes | |
1726 · 3155+ 06110 | 10:35 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 25h47 | 12:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2 changes | |
1726 · 3155+ 06020 | 10:35 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 27h07 | 13:42 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2 changes | |
4704 · 3183+ 06110 | 12:05 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 24h17 | 12:22 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2 changes | |
4704 · 3183+ 06080 | 12:05 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 21h37 | 09:42 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2 changes | |
4704 · 3183+ 06020 | 12:05 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 25h37 | 13:42 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2 changes | |
51065 · 50023+ 06190 | 16:00 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 28h45 | 20:45 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2 changes | |
51065 · 50023+ 06160 | 16:00 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 25h47 | 17:47 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2 changes | |
51065 · 50023+ 06150 | 16:00 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 24h32 | 16:32 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:00 Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 35h00 | 07:00 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 3 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:15 Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 35h05 | 07:20 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 3 changes | |
4731+ 06190 | 21:00 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 23h45 | 20:45 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
4731+ 06160 | 21:00 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 20h47 | 17:47 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
4731+ 06150 | 21:00 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 19h32 | 16:32 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:30 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 32h50 | 07:20 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 change | |
57104 · 3161 | 22:55 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 33h50 | 08:45 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 change | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 00:10 Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 33h20 | 09:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 04:45 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 26h35 | 07:20 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Milan to Madrid
Buses from Milan to Madrid run on average 9 times per day, taking around 25h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £46 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:14, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 1188 km distance in 23h 5m.
Distance 1188 km |
Average bus duration 25h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £46 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 23h 5m |
First bus 00:14 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Ourbus, Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus from Milan to MadridYou can travel by bus between Milan to Madrid with Ourbus, Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus for as low as £46. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Milan to Madrid coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan to Madrid 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 Madrid, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Milan, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Milan, Lampugnano (M1) and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. When arriving in Madrid, you can end your journey in coach stations like Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses, Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) and Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Milan, Lampugnano (M1), which is located around 4.7 miles (7.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses, located 3.1 miles (5 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Milan and Madrid
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Lampugnano (in the station)
- Trattoria Milano (0.5 km)
- Pizza Express (0.7 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Metro: M1 Bus: 68, 78, 80
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Italiana (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Trattoria Milano (0.5 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 121, 132 Metro: M3
- 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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