Limerick to Madrid by bus
Madrid lies 1,412 km (877 mi) south of Limerick, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 25 h 35 min including stops, over roughly 1,723 km (1,070 mi) of road.
| Limerick | Madrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ireland | Spain |
| Population | 102,287 | 3.3 million |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 665 m (2,182 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/Dublin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
| Postal codes | V94 | 04810–28087 |
Clocks in Madrid are 1 h ahead of Limerick right now, so a 25 h 35 min journey lands 26 h 35 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Madrid
Crossing from Ireland into Spain: traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +34; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648909.
Where to book buses from Limerick to Madrid
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Staying in Madrid
Our booking partner lists 6,042+ places to stay in Madrid (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 853 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (364), and 41 are five-star. Across 914 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 2,646,164 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Madrid from Limerick?
1,412 km (877 mi) in a straight line, south of Limerick; by road roughly 1,723 km (1,070 mi).
How long does it take to get from Limerick to Madrid by bus?
About 25 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Limerick and Madrid?
Madrid is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Madrid against Europe/Dublin).
What currency do I need in Madrid?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Madrid?
Our booking partner lists 6,042+ places to stay in Madrid, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.