4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Milan to Madrid
Cheapest price
€155
Average price
€214
Fastest journey
19 h 52 m
Average duration
21 h 52 m
Buses per day
27
Distance
1188 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Milan to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Madrid will cost around €214 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €155.
Of the 27 buses that leave Milan for Madrid on Sat, Aug 08, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 08 the direct buses cover the 1188 km distance in an average of 21 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 19 h 52 m .
On Sat, Aug 08 the slowest buses will take 23 h 5 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.
4733 · 31867:10 AM26h45Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano9:55 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€1551One-way1 transfer- 4704 · 3183+
060801:05 PM22h10Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano11:15 AMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes€1601One-way2 transfers - 57202 · 316111:59 PM33h46Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano9:45 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€1701One-way1 transfer
- 4704 · 3183+060121:05 PM23h11Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano12:16 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes€1771One-way2 transfers
FlixBus11:25 AM23h05Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano10:30 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€1781One-way0 transfers
- 4731+0615010:00 PM19h52Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano5:52 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes€1981One-way1 transfer
- 4782 · 83133+061508:00 PM21h52Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano5:52 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes€2381One-way2 transfers
- 4704 · 3183+060801:05 PM22h10Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano11:15 AMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes€1601One-way2 transfers
- 4731+0618010:00 PM22h22Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano8:22 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes€1951One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus11:25 AM23h05Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano10:30 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€1781One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Milan to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Milan to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €60. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 7h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.2 - 3.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €60, and a train costs an average of €188.
Distance: 1188 km
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
€121 Average price Cheapest | €173 Average price | €188 Average price |
18h 44m Average total duration 18h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 10m Average total duration Fastest 7h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 19m Average total duration 12h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.2 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.6 - 7.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Milan to Madrid bus times
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Madrid buses for today, Friday, August 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:05 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 26h50 | 2:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
| 4704 · 4349 | 1:05 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 27h40 | 4:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| 4704 · 3183+06080 | 1:05 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 22h10 | 11:15 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2 transfers | |
| 4704 · 3183+06012 | 1:05 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 23h11 | 12:16 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2 transfers | |
| 4704 · 3183+06110 | 1:05 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 24h44 | 1:49 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2 transfers | |
| 4704 · 3183+06320 | 1:05 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 26h11 | 3:16 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2 transfers | |
| 94560 · 3357+06020 | 4:00 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 22h42 | 2:42 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2 transfers | |
| 94560 · 3357+06320 | 4:00 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 23h16 | 3:16 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2 transfers | |
| 94560 · 3357+06350 | 4:00 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 25h27 | 5:27 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2 transfers | |
| 4782 · 83133+06350 | 8:00 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 21h27 | 5:27 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2 transfers | |
| 4782 · 83133+06180 | 8:00 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 24h22 | 8:22 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2 transfers | |
| 4782 · 83133+06360 | 8:00 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 23h16 | 7:16 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2 transfers | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 PM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 34h55 | 7:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 3 transfers | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 34h10 | 7:25 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 3 transfers | |
| 4731+06350 | 10:00 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 19h27 | 5:27 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
| 4731+06180 | 10:00 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 22h22 | 8:22 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
| 4731+06360 | 10:00 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 21h16 | 7:16 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 31h40 | 7:25 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 transfers | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 32h55 | 8:40 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
| 57202 · 3161 | 11:59 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 33h46 | 9:45 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:10 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 33h20 | 10:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 26h25 | 8:10 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 transfers | |
| 4733 · 3186 | 7:10 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 26h45 | 9:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:35 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 25h05 | 8:40 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 29h55 | 2:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 transfers | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 30h35 | 3:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
| FlixBus | 11:25 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 23h05 | 10:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1726 · 3155+06012 | 11:35 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 24h41 | 12:16 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2 transfers | |
| 1726 · 3155+06020 | 11:35 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 27h07 | 2:42 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2 transfers | |
| 1726 · 3155+06014 | 11:35 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 29h02 | 4:37 PM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Milan to Madrid
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Buses from Milan to Madrid run on average 10 times per day, taking around 18h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €60 but you can travel from only €22 by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:14, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 1188 km distance in 23h 5m.
Distance 1188 km |
Average bus duration 18h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price €60 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 23h 5m |
First bus 12:14 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 77 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus from Milan to MadridYou can travel by bus between Milan to Madrid with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus for as low as €22. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Milan to Madrid
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan 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.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Union Ivkoni International
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Service animals allowed.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- 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.
- Union Ivkoni International
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a full refund in the form of a travel credit.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Union Ivkoni International
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs and one checked bag up to 50 lbs.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Union Ivkoni International
- 10 USD per additional bag.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Milan to Madrid
Most Milan to Madrid buses use the Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano 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 Milan and Madrid bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Milan station do buses to Madrid leave from?
Getting to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano from Milan city centre
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano is 5 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano bus station facilities and services
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Lampugnano (in the station), Trattoria Milano (0.5 km), Pizza Express (0.7 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) from Milan city centre
Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) is 6 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) bus station facilities and services
Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Italiana (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Trattoria Milano (0.5 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance for cash withdrawals.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato): Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Milano, Aeroporto di Milano Linate from Milan city centre
Which Madrid station do buses from Milan 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.
Getting to Madrid, Avenida de América from Madrid city centre
Madrid, Avenida de América is 3 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Avenida de América bus station facilities and services
Madrid, Avenida de América 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 Rincón (0.5 km), La Vaca Argentina (0.7 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and on the second floor.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Avenida de América.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Madrid, Avenida de América: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Avenida de América: Elevators, ramps.
Most popular bus connections from Milan
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