What is the travel distance from Madrid to Ciudad Real?

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

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Madrid to Ciudad Real?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Estación Sur, in Madrid, and end it at Estación de Autobuses de Ciudad Real, in Ciudad Real.

Bus Madrid to Ciudad Real from $28 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Madrid to Ciudad Real on November 9
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:30pm	Estación Sur	3h	12:30am	Estación de Autobuses de Ciudad Real	No tags
3:00pm	Estación Sur	2h 45m	5:45pm	Estación de Autobuses de Ciudad Real	No tags
9:30pm	Estación Sur	3h	12:30am	Estación de Autobuses de Ciudad Real	No tags
3:00pm	Estación Sur	2h 45m	5:45pm	Estación de Autobuses de Ciudad Real	No tags
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 a good way to reach Ciudad Real. The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16carpool per day

2h 10mAverage Duration

161 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$35 - $35	Average Duration2h 55m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$32 - $175	Average Duration1h 1m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$11 - $36	Average Duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

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Aisa

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Staff4.8

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.9

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Where are the popular stops in Madrid and Ciudad Real?

Stops in Madrid

A - Estación Sur

B - Madrid-Barajas Airport

C - Avenida de América Metro

D - Moncloa

E - Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla

F - Ronda de Valencia 6

Stops in Ciudad Real

A - Estación de Autobuses de Ciudad Real

B - Aeropuerto de Ciudad Real

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

What is the travel distance from Madrid to Ciudad Real?
The distance between Madrid and Ciudad Real is around 161 km (100 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Madrid to Ciudad Real?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Estación Sur, in Madrid, and end it at Estación de Autobuses de Ciudad Real, 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

11-07

$28

11-08

No data

Today

$29

11-10

$29

11-11

$29

11-12

$29

11-13

$29

11-14

$29

The cheapest trip from Madrid to Ciudad Real was searched and found on Nov 7, 2025 with a price of $28

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 $28 to $29 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 $29 which is on 2025-11-12.

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