Bus Portugalete to Madrid from €42 | Tickets & Timetables

Portugalete to Madrid buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Portugalete and Madrid takes 5h 36m and the fastest bus takes 4h 59m. There is a bus service every few hours from Portugalete to Madrid. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 36m
Duration: 410 km
Distance: €42
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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6h 19m

€32–52

Portugalete to Madrid bus times

Buses run hourly between Portugalete and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portugalete is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Madrid at 5:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Basurto Ospitalea/Hospital Basurto and take an average of 5h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

8:10 AM → 1:10 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 2:40 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
11:10 AM → 4:45 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
1:10 PM → 6:50 PM
5h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

6:10 AM → 11:45 AM
5h 34m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 12:45 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 1:10 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 2:40 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

6:10 AM → 11:45 AM
5h 34m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 12:45 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 1:10 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 2:40 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

9:51 AM → 3:25 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
10:51 AM → 4:45 PM
5h 53m • 1 change
12:51 PM → 6:50 PM
5h 58m • 1 change
1:51 PM → 7:10 PM
5h 18m • 1 change
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