How much does a bus ticket from Bordeaux to Madrid cost?

The bus ticket price from Bordeaux to Madrid starts at R 506. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Bordeaux to Madrid is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Bordeaux to Madrid?

The average travel time between Bordeaux and Madrid is around 9h 10m, although the fastest bus will take about 8h. This is the time it takes to travel the 555 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Bordeaux and Madrid?

The number of buses from Bordeaux to Madrid can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 12 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Bordeaux to Madrid by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Bordeaux to Madrid?

When taking the bus from Bordeaux to Madrid, you can travel comfortably and safely with ALSA, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bordeaux to Madrid?

Buses travelling between Bordeaux and Madrid leave from Gare Saint-Jean or Arrêt D'autobus Bordeaux and arrive at Madrid-Barajas Airport, Avenida de América Metro, Moncloa.

Bus Bordeaux to Madrid from R 437 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Bordeaux to Madrid on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:50	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	11h 25m	10:15	Madrid (South)	CheapestFastest
Bus	19:05	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	1d	19:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	23:35	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	1d 6h	06:10	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	16:45	Bordeaux (Pessac)	1d 3h	19:45	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	17:35	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	15h 5m	08:40	Madrid (South)	No tags

Next departures from Bordeaux to Madrid on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:30	Bordeaux	14h	11:30	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Cheapest
Bus	05:15	Bordeaux	8h	13:15	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Fastest
Bus	00:45	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	9h	09:45	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	02:45	Bordeaux	9h 44m	12:29	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	22:30	Bordeaux Saint-Jean Terres de Borde	11h	09:30	Estación Sur	No tags

Next departures from Bordeaux to Madrid on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:30	Bordeaux	11h	05:30	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Cheapest
Bus	05:15	Bordeaux	8h	13:15	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Fastest
Bus	00:45	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	9h	09:45	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	02:45	Bordeaux	9h 44m	12:29	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	00:05	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	8h 15m	08:20	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags

Next departures from Bordeaux to Madrid on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:50	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	11h 25m	10:15	Madrid (South)	Cheapest
Bus	05:15	Bordeaux	8h	13:15	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Fastest
Bus	00:45	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	9h	09:45	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	02:45	Bordeaux	9h 44m	12:29	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	00:05	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	8h 15m	08:20	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags

Next departures from Bordeaux to Madrid on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:00	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	9h 20m	13:20	Madrid (South)	Cheapest
Bus	05:15	Bordeaux	8h	13:15	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Fastest
Bus	00:45	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	9h	09:45	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	02:45	Bordeaux	9h 44m	12:29	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	23:59	Bordeaux Saint-Jean Terres de Borde	12h 31m	12:30	Estación Sur	No tags

Next departures from Bordeaux to Madrid on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:00	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	9h 20m	13:20	Madrid (South)	Cheapest
Bus	05:15	Bordeaux	8h	13:15	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Fastest
Bus	00:45	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	9h	09:45	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	02:45	Bordeaux	9h 44m	12:29	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	00:05	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	8h 15m	08:20	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags

Next departures from Bordeaux to Madrid on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:45	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	9h	09:45	Estación Sur	Cheapest
Bus	05:15	Bordeaux	8h	13:15	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Fastest
Bus	06:05	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	9h 5m	15:10	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	02:45	Bordeaux	9h 44m	12:29	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	23:05	Bordeaux Saint-Jean Terres de Borde	13h 25m	12:30	Estación Sur	No tags

Next departures from Bordeaux to Madrid on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:00	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	9h 20m	13:20	Madrid (South)	Cheapest
Bus	05:15	Bordeaux	8h	13:15	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Fastest
Bus	00:45	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	9h	09:45	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	02:45	Bordeaux	9h 44m	12:29	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	00:05	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	8h 15m	08:20	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Bordeaux to Madrid

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Madrid. The journey takes about 7 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 596, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day

7h 30mAverage duration

555 kmDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 506 - R 4 622	Average duration9h 10m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 596 - R 1 892	Average duration7h 30m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

ALSA

4.5/560 756 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.5

According to 38 reviews, ALSA received a 3.1-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff, but some complained about the Wi-Fi. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 425

ALSA Bordeaux Madrid recent customer reviews

Happy with bus but fellow travellers lacked courtesy. Much use of loud devices without ear phones

Amelia J.

3 February 2018

The busses should have a bathroom for long distance trips.

Greca S.

18 July 2022

The bus is very late and the driver ists a stupid men

Firmino M.

13 October 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511 319 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 122 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51 945 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.9

Based on 1945 reviews, the company was rated 2.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Union Ivkoni ticket prices on this trip start at R 506

Union Ivkoni Bordeaux Madrid recent customer reviews

Damaged bus with broken seats, dirty, no WiFi nor electricity, the staff only spoke Bulgarian, would not inform in English about the pauses and their duration, and was very unfriendly.

Philippe B.

18 December 2019

INTERS PORTUGAL - INTERNORTE

3.5/564 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.1

ES Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Where are the popular stops in Bordeaux and Madrid?

Stops in Bordeaux

A - Gare Saint-Jean

B - Arrêt D'autobus Bordeaux

C - Gare SNCF de Bordeaux - Parking Descas

D - 137 Rue des Terres de Borde

E - Gare St-Jean

F - Quai de Paludate

Stops in Madrid

A - Madrid-Barajas Airport

B - Avenida de América Metro

C - Moncloa

D - Estación Sur

E - Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla

F - Ronda de Valencia 6

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bordeaux to Madrid by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Bordeaux to Madrid cost?
The bus ticket price from Bordeaux to Madrid starts at R 506. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Bordeaux to Madrid is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Bordeaux to Madrid?
The average travel time between Bordeaux and Madrid is around 9h 10m, although the fastest bus will take about 8h. This is the time it takes to travel the 555 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Bordeaux and Madrid?
The number of buses from Bordeaux to Madrid can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 12 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Bordeaux to Madrid by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Bordeaux to Madrid?
When taking the bus from Bordeaux to Madrid, you can travel comfortably and safely with ALSA, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bordeaux to Madrid?
Buses travelling between Bordeaux and Madrid leave from Gare Saint-Jean or Arrêt D'autobus Bordeaux and arrive at Madrid-Barajas Airport, Avenida de América Metro, Moncloa.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

13/11

R 919

14/11

R 813

Today

R 1 335

16/11

R 689

17/11

R 731

18/11

R 626

19/11

R 574

20/11

R 574

The cheapest trip from Bordeaux to Madrid was searched and found on 20 Nov 2025 with a price of R 574

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bordeaux to Madrid as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 574 to R 3 255 for a bus ticket from Bordeaux to Madrid based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 574, which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually ALSA will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.