The average bus between Madrid and Dolores takes 8h 14m and the fastest bus takes 6h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Madrid to Dolores. 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 twice daily between Madrid and Dolores. The earliest departure is at 9:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Dolores at 9:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

6h 25m • 1 change

6h 25m • 1 change
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9h 55m • 1 change

6h 25m • 1 change

6h 25m • 1 change
Arrives next day

9h 55m • 1 change

6h 25m • 1 change

6h 25m • 1 change
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9h 55m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Dolores. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Dolores station via Elche. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
Madrid to Dolores bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Madrid to Dolores bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Elche station.
The distance between Madrid and Dolores is 357.5 km. The road distance is 434 km.
ALSA operates a bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Elche 4 times a day. Tickets cost €35–50 and the journey takes 4h 40m.