Buses to Madrid
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Madrid, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madrid to Zipaquirá | Colombia | 43 km (27 mi) | about 1 h 1 min |
| Madrid to Girardot City | Colombia | 77 km (48 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Madrid to Villavicencio | Colombia | 97 km (60 mi) | about 2 h |
| Madrid to Ibagué | Colombia | 109 km (68 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Madrid to Tunja | Colombia | 135 km (84 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Madrid to Manizales | Colombia | 143 km (89 mi) | about 2 h 49 min |
| Madrid to Dosquebradas | Colombia | 156 km (97 mi) | about 3 h 3 min |
| Madrid to Armenia | Colombia | 158 km (98 mi) | about 3 h 5 min |
| Madrid to Pereira | Colombia | 159 km (99 mi) | about 3 h 6 min |
| Madrid to Cartago | Colombia | 183 km (113 mi) | about 3 h 32 min |
| Madrid to Sogamoso | Colombia | 183 km (114 mi) | about 3 h 32 min |
| Madrid to Rionegro | Colombia | 200 km (124 mi) | about 3 h 51 min |
| Madrid to Caracas | Venezuela | 1,035 km (643 mi) | about 18 h 49 min |
| Madrid to Quito | Ecuador | 727 km (452 mi) | about 13 h 18 min |
| Madrid to Guayaquil | Ecuador | 992 km (616 mi) | about 18 h 3 min |
| Madrid to Cali | Colombia | 289 km (180 mi) | about 5 h 26 min |
| Madrid to Medellín | Colombia | 222 km (138 mi) | about 4 h 14 min |
| Madrid to Maracaibo | Venezuela | 719 km (447 mi) | about 13 h 9 min |
| Madrid to Valencia | Venezuela | 917 km (570 mi) | about 16 h 42 min |
| Madrid to Barquisimeto | Venezuela | 803 km (499 mi) | about 14 h 39 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.