The cheapest and fastest buses from Badajoz to Madrid
Cheapest price
€49
Average price
€59
Fastest journey
5 h 15 m
Average duration
5 h 33 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
328 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Badajoz to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Badajoz to Madrid will cost around €59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €49.
Of the 5 buses that leave Badajoz for Madrid on Thu, May 14, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 14 the direct buses cover the 328 km distance in an average of 5 h 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 15 m .
On Thu, May 14 the slowest buses will take 6 h 15 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.
NORMAL.9:00 AM6h15Badajoz, Estación De Autobuses3:15 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€491One-way0 transfers
NORMAL.5:00 PM5h20Badajoz, Estación De Autobuses10:20 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€491One-way0 transfers
NORMAL.4:00 PM5h15Badajoz, Estación De Autobuses9:15 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€491One-way0 transfers
MULTIMEDIA.11:00 AM5h25Badajoz, Estación De Autobuses4:25 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€751One-way0 transfers
MULTIMEDIA.1:30 PM5h30Badajoz, Estación De Autobuses7:00 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€751One-way0 transfers
NORMAL.4:00 PM5h15Badajoz, Estación De Autobuses9:15 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€491One-way0 transfers
NORMAL.5:00 PM5h20Badajoz, Estación De Autobuses10:20 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€491One-way0 transfers
MULTIMEDIA.11:00 AM5h25Badajoz, Estación De Autobuses4:25 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€751One-way0 transfers
MULTIMEDIA.1:30 PM5h30Badajoz, Estación De Autobuses7:00 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€751One-way0 transfers
NORMAL.9:00 AM6h15Badajoz, Estación De Autobuses3:15 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€491One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Badajoz to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Badajoz to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €18, and a flight costs an average of €52.
Distance: 328 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€51 Average price | €44 Average price Cheapest | €85 Average price |
5h 33m Average total duration 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration 4h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Badajoz to Madrid bus times
The table below shows live departures for Badajoz to Madrid buses for today, Wednesday, May 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NORMAL. | 9:00 AM Badajoz, Estación De Autobuses | 6h15 | 3:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
MULTIMEDIA. | 11:00 AM Badajoz, Estación De Autobuses | 5h25 | 4:25 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
MULTIMEDIA. | 1:30 PM Badajoz, Estación De Autobuses | 5h30 | 7:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
NORMAL. | 4:00 PM Badajoz, Estación De Autobuses | 5h15 | 9:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
NORMAL. | 5:00 PM Badajoz, Estación De Autobuses | 5h20 | 10:20 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect |
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Compare prices and tickets Badajoz to Madrid by train, bus, or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Badajoz to Madrid
Buses from Badajoz to Madrid run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €48 but you can travel from only €18 by train.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:05, the last at 17:30. The fastest bus covers the 328 km distance in 5h 15m.
Distance 328 km |
Average bus duration 5h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price €48 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 5h 15m |
First bus 6:05 AM |
Last bus 5:30 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 70 days |
Bus providers: Avanza, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Grupo Interbus from Badajoz to MadridYou can travel by bus between Badajoz to Madrid with Avanza, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Grupo Interbus for as low as €18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Badajoz to Madrid
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Badajoz 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.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Grupo Interbus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- Avanza
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Grupo Interbus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
- Avanza
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Grupo Interbus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30).
- Avanza
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Grupo Interbus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Avanza
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Grupo Interbus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- Avanza
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Badajoz to Madrid
- 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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