The average bus between Madrid and Cape Palos takes 6h 56m and the fastest bus takes 6h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Madrid to Cape Palos. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Madrid and Cape Palos. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Madrid is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Cape Palos at 12:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Cape Palos. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Cape Palos station via La Manga Del Mar Menor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
Madrid to Cape Palos bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Madrid to Cape Palos bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at La Manga Del Mar Menor station.
The distance between Madrid and Cape Palos is 404.1 km. The road distance is 485 km.
ALSA operates a bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to La Manga Del Mar Menor 3 times a day. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 5h 50m.