What is the travel distance from Madrid to Ciudad Real?

The distance separating Madrid and Ciudad Real is 100 miles (161 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Madrid to Ciudad Real start their journey at Estación Sur and wind up at Estación de Autobuses de Ciudad Real. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Ciudad Real?

Once in Ciudad Real, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Ciudad Real Cathedral, Iglesia de Santiago, Iglesia de San Pedro, Alarcos Archaeological Site and Puerta de Toledo.

Bus Madrid to Ciudad Real from $20 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Madrid to Ciudad Real on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:30pm	Estación Sur	3h	12:30am	Estación de Autobuses de Ciudad Real	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	Estación Sur	2h 45m	5:45pm	Estación de Autobuses de Ciudad Real	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	Estación Sur	2h 45m	5:45pm	Estación de Autobuses de Ciudad Real	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Estación Sur	3h	12:30am	Estación de Autobuses de Ciudad Real	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	Estación Sur	2h 45m	5:45pm	Estación de Autobuses de Ciudad Real	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Madrid to Ciudad Real

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Ciudad Real. The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15carpool per day

2h 10mAverage Duration

100 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$24 - $25	Average Duration2h 55m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$20 - $122	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$9 - $25	Average Duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Madrid and Ciudad Real?

Stops in Madrid

A
Estación Sur
Mendez Alvaro, 83, , Madrid, 28045, Spain
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B
Madrid-Barajas Airport
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C
Avenida de América Metro
Avenida de América, 9, 28002 Madrid, Spain
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D
Moncloa
Plaza Moncloa, 671, 28008 Madrid, Spain
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E
Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla
Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla, 28046 Madrid, Spain
F
Ronda de Valencia 6
Ronda de Valencia 6, 28012 Madrid, Spain

Stops in Ciudad Real

A
Estación de Autobuses de Ciudad Real
Ctra. Fuensanta 2, 13004 Ciudad Real, Cdad. Real Spain
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B
Aeropuerto de Ciudad Real
Autovia Ciudad Real - Puerto Llano, Salida 178 13434 Ciudad Real, Spain

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Madrid to Ciudad Real by bus

What is the travel distance from Madrid to Ciudad Real?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Madrid to Ciudad Real?
What are the best sights and things to do in Ciudad Real?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/24

$20

11/25

$20

Today

$20

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$20

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$20

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11/30

$20

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$20

The cheapest trip from Madrid to Ciudad Real was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $20

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

You can expect to pay from $20 to $20 for a bus ticket from Madrid to Ciudad Real based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-11-30.