How much is the bus ticket from Bordeaux to Madrid?

The cheapest bus tickets from Bordeaux to Madrid start from $28. The average price for this route is around $94. 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 trip duration from Bordeaux to Madrid is 9h 10m, covering a distance of 336 miles (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 is the earliest and latest departure time 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 recommended mode of travel 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 60787 reviews.

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

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

Which bus company has the most timely service from Bordeaux to Madrid?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 $34 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bordeaux to Madrid on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	9h 20m	1:20pm	Madrid (South)	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 5
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	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 6
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	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	2:00am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean Terres de Borde	11h	1:00pm	Estación Sur	No tags

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	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	11:59pm	Bordeaux Saint-Jean Terres de Borde	13h 16m	1:15pm	Estación Sur	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	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 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	4:00am	Bordeaux Saint-Jean (Paludate)	9h 20m	1:20pm	Madrid (South)	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

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Compare 2 ways to go from Bordeaux to Madrid

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Madrid. The journey takes about 7 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

7h 30mAverage Duration

344 milesDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$28 - $257	Average Duration9h 10m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$37 - $109	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

4.5/560,865 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

According to 38 reviews, ALSA received a 3.1-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff, but some complained about the wifi. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at $81

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

3.5/511,514 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,190 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. Travelers 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 $28

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 traveling 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 $28. The average price for this route is around $94. 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 trip duration from Bordeaux to Madrid is 9h 10m, covering a distance of 336 miles (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 is the earliest and latest departure time 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 recommended mode of travel 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 60787 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Bordeaux to Madrid?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company ALSA has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Bordeaux to Madrid?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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

12/01

$60

12/02

$86

Today

$192

12/04

$34

12/05

$36

12/06

$35

12/07

$35

12/08

$40

The cheapest trip from Bordeaux to Madrid was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $34

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 $34 to $198 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 $34 which is on 2025-12-04.

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.