How far is San Fernando from Madrid?

San Fernando and Madrid are 304 miles (490 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from San Fernando to Madrid leave from Autocares Rico San Fernando, Av. Del Cid 5 and arrive at Estación Sur. 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 Madrid?

Once in Madrid, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Palacio Real, Prado Museum, Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabéu, Toledo and Faro de Moncloa.

Bus San Fernando to Madrid from $41 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for San Fernando to Madrid on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00pm	Autocares Rico San Fernando, Av. del Cid 5	9h 40m	6:40am	Aeropuerto de Madrid Barajas - Terminal 1	Cheapest
Bus	9:00pm	Autocares Rico San Fernando, Av. del Cid 5	8h 50m	5:50am	Estación Sur	Fastest
Bus	9:00am	Autocares Rico San Fernando, Av. del Cid 5	9h 15m	6:15pm	Estación Sur	No tags
Bus	1:15pm	Autocares Rico San Fernando, Av. del Cid 5	9h 15m	10:30pm	Estación Sur	No tags

Next departures for San Fernando to Madrid on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Autocares Rico San Fernando, Av. del Cid 5	9h 15m	6:15pm	Estación Sur	Cheapest
Bus	11:00pm	Autocares Rico San Fernando, Av. del Cid 5	8h	7:00am	Estación Sur	Fastest
Bus	1:15pm	Autocares Rico San Fernando, Av. del Cid 5	9h 15m	10:30pm	Estación Sur	No tags

Next departures for San Fernando to Madrid on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:15pm	Autocares Rico San Fernando, Av. del Cid 5	9h 15m	10:30pm	Estación Sur	Cheapest
Bus	9:00pm	Autocares Rico San Fernando, Av. del Cid 5	8h 50m	5:50am	Estación Sur	Fastest
Bus	9:00pm	Autocares Rico San Fernando, Av. del Cid 5	9h 40m	6:40am	Aeropuerto de Madrid Barajas - Terminal 1	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Autocares Rico San Fernando, Av. del Cid 5	9h 15m	6:15pm	Estación Sur	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from San Fernando to Madrid

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Madrid. The journey takes about 4 hours 22 minutes and with fares starting at just $53, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

4h 22mAverage Duration

304 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$46 - $57	Average Duration9h 15m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$53 - $163	Average Duration4h 22m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$29 - $78	Average Duration6h 40m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in San Fernando and Madrid?

Stops in San Fernando

A
Autocares Rico San Fernando, Av. del Cid 5
Av. del Cid 5, 11100 San Fernando, Cádiz, Spain
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B
Parada de Autobuses de San Fernando - Bar El Bolerin
Av. San Juan Bosco, 8, 11100 San Fernando, Cádiz, Spain
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C
Calle Constructora Naval
Calle Constructora Naval, 2, 11100 San Fernando, Cádiz, Spain

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

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Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.1

According to 56 reviews, Socibus received a 3.9-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the temperature and the departure location, but some complained about the wifi. Socibus ticket prices on this trip start at $46

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from San Fernando to Madrid by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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$51

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$50

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$50

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$51

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$41

The cheapest trip from San Fernando to Madrid was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $41

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

You can expect to pay from $41 to $51 for a bus ticket from San Fernando to Madrid based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $41 which is on 2025-11-25.