Salou to Madrid bus with Alsa

Wed, Nov 05
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The cheapest and fastest buses from Salou to Madrid

Showing times and prices for Nov 05

Cheapest price

€29

Average price

€33

Fastest journey

5 h 10 m

Average duration

5 h 37 m

Buses per day

3

Distance

415 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Salou to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Salou to Madrid will cost around €33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €29.

Fast buses

Of the 3 buses that leave Salou for Madrid on Wed, Nov 05, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Nov 05 the direct buses cover the 415 km distance in an average of 5 h 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 10 m .

On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest buses will take 6 h 30 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.

BlaBlaCar
03:20PM6h30
Salou
09:50PMMadrid
291One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
06:00PM5h10
Salou
11:10PMMadrid
301One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar
04:00PM5h10
Salou
09:10PMMadrid
391One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, flight, and bus for Salou to Madrid

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salou to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €50. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €50, and a flight costs an average of €24.

Distance: 415 km

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Train
Flight

€50

Average price

Cheapest

€69

Average price

€116

Average price

7h 35m

Average total duration

7h 5m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 16m

Average total duration

3h 46m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 59m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 59m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.4 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.2 - 2.5kg

CO2 emissions

Alsa

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iryo

Most popular train company

Iberia

Most popular airline

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Salou to Madrid bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 5
Last updated at 10:19 PM
Last updated at 10:19 PM

ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
blablacar2:20 PM Salou
6h30
8:50 PM Madrid0 transfersDirect
blablacar3:00 PM Salou
5h10
8:10 PM Madrid0 transfersDirect
blablacar5:00 PM Salou
5h10
10:10 PM Madrid0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Salou to Madrid

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Buses from Salou to Madrid run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €50 but you can travel from only €16 by train.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from €16
Distance
415 km
Average bus duration
7h 5m
Cheapest ticket price
€50
Buses per day
5
Direct buses
5
Fastest bus
7h 35m
First bus
00:10
Last bus
23:15
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from €16

Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Hife from Salou to MadridYou can travel by bus between Salou to Madrid with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Hife for as low as €16. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

Alsa

About
Alsa is the main provider of bus travel in Spain and a subsidiary of the UK’s National Express. It operates an extensive network of regional, national, and international routes, transporting more than 300 million passengers annually. Alsa’s modern fleet offers varying levels of comfort and amenities. The standard Alsa Normal buses include free Wi-Fi, onboard bathrooms, footrests, and entertainment. For a more premium experience, Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus, and Alsa Premium services provide enhanced comfort and luxury features.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
7h 20m
Cheapest Price
€48
Alsa frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for an additional fee; must be packed.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets must travel in the hold.

Hife

About
Hife is a Spanish bus company that has been operating bus routes since 1915, with a strong presence in regions like Catalonia and Valencia. They offer a variety of services including regular intercity and urban bus lines, school transport, and bus rentals for events. Hife emphasizes reliability, punctuality, and customer satisfaction, maintaining a high standard of vehicle fleet maintenance. Popular destinations include cities like Barcelona, Valencia, Zaragoza, and Salou. Many of their newer buses offer amenities like Wi-Fi, and they provide options for mobile tickets on some routes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
7h 35m
Cheapest Price
€50
Hife frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
Additional luggage
15€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed; reservation required.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; guide dogs travel for free.

BlaBlaCar

About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: \Bla\" for quiet, \"BlaBla\" for talkative, and \"BlaBlaBla\" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys."
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
4 a day

FAQs: Bus from Salou to Madrid

FAQs: Take the bus from Salou to Madrid with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Salou to Madrid.
FAQs
Yes, there are 4 direct coaches a day from Salou to Madrid with Alsa or Hife. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Salou to Madrid, you can count on Alsa, BlaBlaCar or Hife for the best way to get you to Madrid. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service from Salou to Madrid and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Salou, Estación de Autobuses, which is located around 0.2 miles (349 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid), located 12.5 miles (20.1 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Madrid from Salou is worth doing with a journey time of min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Salou to Madrid by coach is August.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Salou to Madrid including taking a train or flight.
No, the coach from Salou to Madrid has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Salou to Madrid.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Salou to Madrid.

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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Salou to Madrid.
    No, luggage for the coach from Salou to Madrid needs to be booked in addition.
    No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Salou to Madrid.
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Salou to Madrid.
    No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Salou to Madrid.
    No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Salou to Madrid.

    popular bus stations

    Popular bus stations from Salou to Madrid

    Salou
    Madrid
    The major bus station for departures in Salou is Salou, Estación de Autobuses. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Salou, Estación de Autobuses for your trip from Salou to Madrid.
    Salou, Estación de AutobusesWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
    Amenities at bus station
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    ParkingParking
    DiningDining
    ATMATM
    TaxisTaxis
    AccessibilityAccessibility
    WCWC
    Ticket OfficeTicket Office
    information
    ticketOfficeHours
    Ticket Office Hours
    • 06:00-22:00
    carConnection
    Car connection
    Carrer de Carles Roig
    Wifi
    Wifi
    • Free Wi-Fi
    Dining
    Dining
    • Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
    • Tapas Bar (in the station)
    • Fast-Food Outlet (in the station).
    Taxis
    Taxis
    • Available outside the main entrance.
    Accessibility
    Accessibility
    • Elevators, ramps
    WC
    WC
    • Available near the waiting area.
    Public transit options for Salou, Estación de Autobuses
    • Bus: L1, L2, L3 Train: R16

    Most popular bus connections from Salou

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