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Museo Nacional del Prado
Spain’s premier art museum houses Velázquez, Goya and El Greco masterpieces, making it essential for understanding European painting.
Cheapest price on 12 Sept
£5
Average ticket price on 12 Sept
£5
Fastest journey on 12 Sept
1 h 45 m
Average journey duration on 12 Sept
1 h 45 m
Buses on 12 Sept
1
Distance
98 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Riaza to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Riaza to Madrid will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.
On Sat 12 Sept, we found 1 buses from Riaza to Madrid, including 1 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 98 km distance in an average of 1 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 45 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 coach as it is the most popular option from Riaza to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £5 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 57m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, while a coach costs an average of £5.
Distance: 98 km
Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|
£5 Average Price Cheapest | £18 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around £5 compared to roughly £18 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £13. The journey takes 1h 27m versus 1h 23m 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, Aisa, 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 Riaza to Madrid coaches for today, Friday 11 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 | 15:29 Riaza, Carretera De Riofrio | 1h45 | 17:14 Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Riaza to Madrid run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 5 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 07:30, the last at 20:00. The fastest coach covers the 98 km distance in 1h 44m.
Distance 98 km |
Average bus duration 1h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 1h 44m |
First bus 7:30 |
Last bus 20:00 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Fri |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 21 days |
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Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, leaving small change is enough.
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Most Riaza to Madrid buses use the Riaza, Carretera De Riofrio to Madrid, Avenida de América station pair. Use this guide to compare Riaza and Madrid bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Riaza, Carretera De Riofrio has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Riaza, Carretera De Riofrio. ATMs are available at Riaza, Carretera De Riofrio.
Ticket office support is available at Riaza, Carretera De Riofrio.
Available at Riaza, Carretera De Riofrio: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Riaza, Carretera De Riofrio: Basic accessibility features available.
Madrid, Avenida de América is 3 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Avenida de América 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 Rincón (0.5 km), La Vaca Argentina (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and on the second floor.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Avenida de América.
Available at Madrid, Avenida de América: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Avenida de América: Elevators, ramps.
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