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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 14 Oct
£41
Average ticket price on 14 Oct
£83
Fastest journey on 14 Oct
9 h 35 m
Average journey duration on 14 Oct
13 h 34 m
Buses on 14 Oct
7
Distance
553 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Toulouse to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Toulouse to Madrid will cost around £83 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £41.
On Wed 14 Oct, we found 7 buses from Toulouse to Madrid, including 2 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 553 km distance in an average of 13 h 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 16 h 20 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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FlixBus · FlixBusBuses from Toulouse to Madrid run on average 8 times per day, taking around 11h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £1 by train.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:40, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 553 km distance in 8h 40m.
Distance 553 km |
Average bus duration 11h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 8h 40m |
First bus 0:40 |
Last bus 23:55 |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 70 days |
The table below shows live departures for Toulouse to Madrid coaches for today, Tuesday 13 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:00 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 12h15 | 10:15 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:35 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 16h20 | 14:55 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 23:05 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 9h35 | 8:40 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 14 October | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:00 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 18h25 | 7:25 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 change | |
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Estación Sur de Autobuses -> Puerta del Sol, Madrid
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Toulouse 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.

Most Toulouse to Madrid buses use the Toulouse, Gare Routière to Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) station pair, with some services arriving at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses. Use this guide to compare Toulouse and Madrid bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Toulouse, Gare Routière is 1 km from Toulouse city centre. Public transport options include:
Toulouse, Gare Routière has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Boulangerie Toulouse (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Toulouse, Gare Routière.
Available at Toulouse, Gare Routière: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Toulouse, Gare Routière: Elevators, ramps.
Toulouse, Airport is 1 km from Toulouse city centre. Public transport options include:
Toulouse, Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Toulouse, Airport. ATMs are available at Toulouse, Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Toulouse, Airport.
Available at Toulouse, Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Toulouse, Airport: The station is wheelchair accessible.
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.
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, 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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