The cheapest and fastest buses from Amsterdam to Madrid
Cheapest price on Sep 22
€49
Average ticket price on Sep 22
€84
Fastest journey on Sep 22
1 d 5 m
Average journey duration on Sep 22
1 d 1 h 32 m
Buses on Sep 22
22
Distance
1481 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Amsterdam to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam to Madrid will cost around €84 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €49.
It's difficult to get from Amsterdam to Madrid without transferring at least once.
1658 · 31631:30 PM25h40Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)3:10 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€491One-way1 transfer
1662 · 400310:20 AM26h55Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)1:15 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€491One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:00 AM27h55Schiphol, Airport Terminal 17:55 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€771One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:40 AM28h15Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)7:55 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€771One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:15 AM28h40Amsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H)7:55 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€771One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:05 AM24h05Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)8:10 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)€1181One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:05 AM24h50Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)8:55 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€1161One-way1 transfer
1658 · 31631:30 PM25h40Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)3:10 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€491One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:05 AM26h10Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)10:15 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€1161One-way2 transfers
1662 · 400310:20 AM26h55Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)1:15 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€491One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Amsterdam to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €108 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.5 - 3.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €108, while a flight costs an average of €444.
Distance: 1481 km
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€108 Average price Cheapest | €444 Average price | €450 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
24h 59m Average total duration 24h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 54m Average total duration Fastest 4h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 18h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.5 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 4.4 - 8.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Madrid:
A bus is €337 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Madrid costing on average €444.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 24h 29m.
Live departures
Amsterdam to Madrid bus times
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to Madrid buses for today, Monday, September 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 PM Amsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H) | 34h20 | 7:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 PM Amsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H) | 33h50 | 7:25 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 34h15 | 7:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 33h45 | 7:25 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 33h20 | 7:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 33h25 | 8:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 31h40 | 7:25 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 31h30 | 7:25 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 32h00 | 7:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
| Tuesday, September 22 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 AM Amsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H) | 28h40 | 7:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 AM Amsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H) | 28h10 | 7:25 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 28h15 | 7:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 27h45 | 7:25 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 27h55 | 7:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 27h25 | 7:25 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 29h30 | 1:20 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:05 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 24h05 | 8:10 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:05 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 24h50 | 8:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:05 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 26h10 | 10:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 AM Amsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H) | 29h10 | 2:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 AM Amsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H) | 27h35 | 1:20 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 28h40 | 2:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 27h05 | 1:20 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
1662 · 4003 | 10:20 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 26h55 | 1:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
1658 · 3163 | 1:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 25h40 | 3:10 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Amsterdam to Madrid
Buses from Amsterdam to Madrid run on average 24 times per day, taking around 24h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 1481 km distance in 22h 5m.
Distance 1481 km |
Average bus duration 24h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Buses per day 24 |
Fastest bus 22h 5m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 77 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus from Amsterdam to MadridYou can travel by bus between Amsterdam to Madrid with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as €9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Amsterdam to Madrid
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Amsterdam to Madrid by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madrid, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Amsterdam to Madrid
Most Amsterdam to Madrid buses use the Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) to Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses station pair, with some services arriving at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid). Use this guide to compare Amsterdam and Madrid bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Amsterdam station do buses to Madrid leave from?
Getting to Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) from Amsterdam city centre
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) is 3 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) bus station facilities and services
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Sloterdijk (in the station), Burger King (in the station), Julia's (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the shopping area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk): Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena from Amsterdam city centre
Getting to Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 from Amsterdam city centre
Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 bus station facilities and services
Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Several dining options available inside the terminal.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the terminal. ATMs are aTMs available in the terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1: Facilities available for persons with reduced mobility.
Which Madrid station do buses from Amsterdam arrive at?
Getting to Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses from Madrid city centre
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses is 3 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses bus station facilities and services
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km), La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) from Madrid city centre
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) bus station facilities and services
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Rodilla, Mahoudrid
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are aTMs located throughout T4, major cards accepted .
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): Step-free access, elevators, accessible toilets.
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