The cheapest and fastest coaches from Madrid Príncipe Pío to Salamanca station
Cheapest price on 23 Sept
£13
Average ticket price on 23 Sept
£15
Fastest journey on 23 Sept
2 h 25 m
Average journey duration on 23 Sept
2 h 27 m
Buses on 23 Sept
25
Distance
174 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Madrid Príncipe Pío to Salamanca station is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid Príncipe Pío to Salamanca station will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £13.
On Wed 23 Sept, we found 25 buses from Madrid Príncipe Pío to Salamanca station, including 25 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 174 km distance in an average of 2 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 30 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.
Normal15:202h30Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)17:50Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses£131One-way0 changes
Normal7:002h25Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)9:25Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses£131One-way0 changes
Normal6:402h45Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses9:25Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses£131One-way0 changes
Normal8:202h55Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)11:15Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses£131One-way0 changes
Normal11:002h30Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses13:30Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses£131One-way0 changes
Normal7:002h25Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)9:25Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses£131One-way0 changes
Normal20:202h25Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)22:45Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses£131One-way0 changes
Normal10:302h25Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)12:55Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses£131One-way0 changes
Normal17:152h30Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T419:45Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses£211One-way0 changes
Normal15:202h30Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)17:50Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses£131One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Madrid Príncipe Pío to Salamanca station
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid Príncipe Pío to Salamanca station among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 57m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £12, while a coach costs an average of £15.
Distance: 174 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£15 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest | £45 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 22m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid Príncipe Pío to Salamanca station:
A train is £2 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Madrid Príncipe Pío to Salamanca station costing on average £15.
Other travel options to Salamanca station take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 52m.
Tickets start at around £15 compared to roughly £45 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £31. The journey takes 2h 52m versus 2h 7m 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 Monbus.
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.
Live departures
Madrid Príncipe Pío to Salamanca station bus times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid Príncipe Pío to Salamanca station coaches for today, Tuesday 22 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 15:20 Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 2h30 | 17:50 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 15:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2h30 | 18:00 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 16:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 3h15 | 19:45 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 17:15 Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4 | 2h30 | 19:45 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 17:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 3h25 | 20:55 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 17:50 Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 3h05 | 20:55 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 19:15 Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4 | 2h30 | 21:45 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 20:00 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2h45 | 22:45 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 20:20 Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 2h25 | 22:45 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 21:00 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 3h25 | 0:25 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 21:20 Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 3h05 | 0:25 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 21:45 Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4 | 3h15 | 1:00 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 22:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2h30 | 1:00 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 23 September | |||||
Normal | 6:40 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2h45 | 9:25 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 7:00 Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 2h25 | 9:25 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 8:00 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 3h15 | 11:15 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 8:20 Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 2h55 | 11:15 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 10:15 Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4 | 3h15 | 13:30 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 10:30 Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 2h25 | 12:55 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 11:00 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2h30 | 13:30 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 13:00 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 3h10 | 16:10 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 13:15 Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4 | 2h30 | 15:45 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 13:20 Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 2h50 | 16:10 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 14:45 Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4 | 3h15 | 18:00 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 15:00 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2h50 | 17:50 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid Príncipe Pío to Salamanca station
Buses from Madrid Príncipe Pío to Salamanca station run on average 22 times per day, taking around 2h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £6 by train.
There are 22 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 08:15, the last at 19:00. The fastest coach covers the 174 km distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 174 km |
Average bus duration 2h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Buses per day 22 |
Direct buses 22 |
Fastest bus 2h 15m |
First bus 8:15 |
Last bus 19:00 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 2 days |
Bus providers: Monbus from Madrid Príncipe Pío to Salamanca stationYou can travel by bus between Madrid Príncipe Pío to Salamanca station with Monbus for as low as £6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Madrid Príncipe Pío to Salamanca station coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid Príncipe Pío to Salamanca station 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 Salamanca station, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Monbus
- Monbus works to eliminate barriers for people with functional diversity and offers a service for passengers with their own wheelchair, which must be requested 24 hours in advance via email.
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- The cancellation policy can vary by ticket class, individual trips, or promotions, so it's recommended to check the policies during the booking process or the company's terms and conditions.
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- One piece of hand luggage and one checked bag are included.
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- Additional or oversized luggage may incur extra charges and is subject to space availability.

