What is the distance between Rome and Madrid?

About 846 miles (1365 km) separate Rome and Madrid.

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

If you're headed to Madrid from Rome, chances are that your bus will leave from Rome Tiburtina Bus Station and arrive at Madrid-Barajas Airport. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Madrid?

Once in Madrid, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Flamenco, The Three Big Art Galleries - Paseo del Arte (Art Walk), Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Lazaro Galdiano Museum and Casa de Campo Park.

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: July 17 at 11:10pm
Departure city: Rome
Departure location: Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)
Arrival time: July 19 at 10:30am
Destination city: Madrid
Destination location: Madrid (South)
Operated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 11h
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: July 17 at 1:30am
Departure city: Rome
Departure location: Rome Tiburtina Bus Station
Arrival time: July 18 at 10:30am
Destination city: Madrid
Destination location: Madrid (South)
Operated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 9h
Departure time: July 17 at 1:05am
Departure city: Rome
Departure location: Rome Fiumicino Airport
Arrival time: July 18 at 2:55pm
Destination city: Madrid
Destination location: Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4
Operated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 13h
Departure time: July 17 at 10:30pm
Departure city: Rome
Departure location: Rome Fiumicino Airport
Arrival time: July 19 at 2:55pm
Destination city: Madrid
Destination location: Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4
Operated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 16h
Departure time: July 17 at 10:45am
Departure city: Rome
Departure location: Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)
Arrival time: July 19 at 7:15am
Destination city: Madrid
Destination location: Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4
Operated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 20h

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	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$133 - $383	Average Duration1d 13h	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Carpool	Average Price$112 - $112	Average Duration19h 40m	CO₂ emissions 57kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Rome to Madrid

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Madrid. The journey takes about 1 day, 13 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $133, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day

1d 13hAverage Duration

$133Cheapest ticket

33kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Rome to Madrid: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$232

Average bus trip duration1d 13h

Number of daily buses17

Earliest bus departure12:10am

Distance827 miles (1333 km)

Latest bus departure11:50pm

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FlixBus

3.5/59,573 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

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.

FlixBus

3.5/59,573 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

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.

ES bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Trenitalia, Rede Expressos, Sindbad, Infobus

Rome to Madrid Bus

Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from Rome to Madrid.

We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Rome to Madrid.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Madrid from Rome, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Where are the popular stops in Rome and Madrid?

Stops in Rome

A - Rome Tiburtina Bus Station

B - Rome Ciampino Airport

C - Rome Fiumicino Airport

D - Castro Pretorio

E - Roma

F - Anagnina

Stops in Madrid

A - Madrid-Barajas Airport

B - Estación Sur

C - Avenida de América Metro

D - Moncloa

E - Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla

F - Ronda de Valencia 6

Frequently asked questions for your trip Rome - Madrid

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

Best price found

07/14

$199

07/15

$119

Today

$204

07/17

$213

07/18

$181

07/19

$230

07/20

$186

07/21

$162

The cheapest trip from Rome to Madrid was searched and found on Jul 15, 2025 with a price of $119

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

You can expect to pay from $119 to $322 for a bus ticket from Rome to Madrid based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $162 which is on 2025-07-21.

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Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Rome to Madrid but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Rome to Madrid.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Rome to Madrid.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Rome to Madrid, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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Frequently asked questions for your trip Rome - Madrid

What is the distance between Rome and Madrid?

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

What are the best sights and things to do in Madrid?

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