How much is the bus ticket from Bordeaux to Madrid?

The cheapest bus tickets from Bordeaux to Madrid start from $39. The average price for this route is around $132. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Bordeaux to Madrid?

The average bus travel time from Bordeaux to Madrid is 9h 10m, covering a distance of 542 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 8h and is operated by ALSA .

Which bus companies service the Bordeaux to Madrid route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from ALSA , FlixBus , BlaBlaCar Bus , Union Ivkoni , INTERS PORTUGAL - INTERNORTE .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Bordeaux to Madrid?

The earliest bus departs from Bordeaux to Madrid at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bordeaux to Madrid?

A bus trip from Bordeaux to Madrid generates an estimated 14 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Bordeaux to Madrid?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ALSA , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 60868 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Bordeaux to Madrid?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company ALSA has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Bordeaux to Madrid?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ALSA , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Bordeaux to Madrid?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ALSA , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Bordeaux to Madrid from $50 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bordeaux to Madrid on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:05am	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	9h 5m	3:10pm	Estación Sur	Cheapest
Bus	6:05am	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	8h 40m	2:45pm	Aeropuerto Madrid - Barajas T4 (E)	Fastest
Bus	9:30pm	Bordeaux	13h 15m	10:45am	Moncloa	No tags
Bus	11:59pm	Bordeaux Saint-Jean Terres de Borde	13h 16m	1:15pm	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	5:50am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	1d 1h	7:10am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags

Next departures for Bordeaux to Madrid on December 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00am	Bordeaux	9h 40m	1:40pm	Avenida de América	Cheapest
Bus	5:15am	Bordeaux	8h	1:15pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Fastest
Bus	12:45am	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	9h	9:45am	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	5:15am	Bordeaux	8h 30m	1:45pm	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	12:05am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	8h 15m	8:20am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags

Next departures for Bordeaux to Madrid on December 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00am	Bordeaux	9h 40m	1:40pm	Avenida de América	Cheapest
Bus	5:15am	Bordeaux	8h	1:15pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Fastest
Bus	12:45am	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	9h	9:45am	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Bordeaux	8h 30m	9:15am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	12:05am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	8h 15m	8:20am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags

Next departures for Bordeaux to Madrid on December 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:30pm	Bordeaux	11h	5:30am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Cheapest
Bus	5:15am	Bordeaux	8h	1:15pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Fastest
Bus	12:45am	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	9h	9:45am	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Bordeaux	8h 30m	9:15am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	12:05am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	8h 15m	8:20am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags

Next departures for Bordeaux to Madrid on December 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00am	Bordeaux	9h 40m	1:40pm	Avenida de América	Cheapest
Bus	5:15am	Bordeaux	8h	1:15pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Fastest
Bus	12:45am	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	9h	9:45am	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Bordeaux	8h 30m	9:15am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	12:05am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	8h 15m	8:20am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags

Next departures for Bordeaux to Madrid on December 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:45am	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	9h	9:45am	Estación Sur	Cheapest
Bus	5:15am	Bordeaux	8h	1:15pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Fastest
Bus	6:05am	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	9h 5m	3:10pm	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Bordeaux	8h 30m	9:15am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	12:05am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	8h 15m	8:20am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags

Next departures for Bordeaux to Madrid on December 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:45am	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	9h	9:45am	Estación Sur	Cheapest
Bus	5:15am	Bordeaux	8h	1:15pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Fastest
Bus	6:05am	Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier	9h 5m	3:10pm	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Bordeaux	8h 30m	9:15am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	2:00am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean Terres de Borde	11h	1:00pm	Estación Sur	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 3:51 AM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go 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 $52, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

7h 30mAverage Duration

555 kmDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$39 - $364	Average Duration9h 10m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$52 - $154	Average Duration7h 30m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Bordeaux and Madrid?

Stops in Bordeaux

A
Gare Saint-Jean
33 Rue Charles Domercq, 33800 Bordeaux, France
B
Arrêt D'autobus Bordeaux
138 Rue des Terres de Borde, 33800 Bordeaux, France
C
Gare SNCF de Bordeaux - Parking Descas
Gare Routière De Bordeaux, Parking Descas, 33800 Bordeaux, France
D
137 Rue des Terres de Borde
137 Rue des Terres de Borde, 33800 Bordeaux, France
E
Gare St-Jean
32, rue Charles Domercq, Bordeaux, France
F
Quai de Paludate
Bordeaux Quai de Paludate, Quai de Paludate 18, 33800, Bordeaux, The stop is located near hotel Ibis.

Stops in Madrid

A
Estación Sur
Mendez Alvaro, 83, , Madrid, 28045, Spain
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B
Avenida de América Metro
Avenida de América, 9, 28002 Madrid, Spain
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C
Madrid-Barajas Airport
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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

Compare bus companies

ALSA

4.5/560,877 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 WiFi. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at $115

ALSA Bordeaux Madrid recent customer reviews

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

Amelia J.

February 3, 2018

The busses should have a bathroom for long distance trips.

Greca S.

July 18, 2022

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

Firmino M.

October 13, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,545 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,202 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,950 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

Based on 1950 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 WiFi. Union Ivkoni ticket prices on this trip start at $39

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.

December 18, 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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bordeaux to Madrid by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Bordeaux to Madrid?
The cheapest bus tickets from Bordeaux to Madrid start from $39. The average price for this route is around $132. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Bordeaux to Madrid?
The average bus travel time from Bordeaux to Madrid is 9h 10m, covering a distance of 542 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 8h and is operated by ALSA.
Which bus companies service the Bordeaux to Madrid route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from ALSA, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni, INTERS PORTUGAL - INTERNORTE.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Bordeaux to Madrid?
The earliest bus departs from Bordeaux to Madrid at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bordeaux to Madrid?
A bus trip from Bordeaux to Madrid generates an estimated 14 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Bordeaux to Madrid?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ALSA, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 60868 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Bordeaux to Madrid?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company ALSA has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Bordeaux to Madrid?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ALSA, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Bordeaux to Madrid?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ALSA, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12-05

$65

12-06

$112

Today

$51

12-08

$77

12-09

$60

12-10

$56

12-11

$51

12-12

$50

The cheapest trip from Bordeaux to Madrid was searched and found on Dec 12, 2025 with a price of $50

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 $50 to $310 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 $50 which is on 2025-12-12.