How much does a bus ticket from Madrid to Brussels cost?

The bus ticket price from Madrid to Brussels starts at R 877. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Madrid to Brussels is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Madrid to Brussels?

The average travel time between Madrid and Brussels is around 23h 40m, although the fastest bus will take about 20h 5m. This is the time it takes to travel the 1318 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Madrid and Brussels?

The number of buses from Madrid to Brussels can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 16 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Madrid to Brussels by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Madrid to Brussels?

When taking the bus from Madrid to Brussels, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Madrid to Brussels?

Buses travelling between Madrid and Brussels leave from Estación Sur or Madrid-Barajas Airport and arrive at Brussels South (Gare du Midi), Brux-Nord, Congrès.

Bus Madrid to Brussels from R 809 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Madrid to Brussels on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:35	Estación Sur	22h 55m	17:30	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	Cheapest
Bus	23:00	Aeropuerto Madrid - Barajas T4 (E)	20h 45m	19:45	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	Fastest
Bus	22:30	Estación Sur	21h 15m	19:45	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	No tags
Bus	20:50	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	23h 40m	20:30	Brussels North Train Station	No tags
Bus	14:50	Madrid (South)	1d 1h	16:20	Brussels Airport	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Brussels on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:35	Estación Sur	22h 55m	17:30	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	Cheapest
Bus	23:00	Aeropuerto Madrid - Barajas T4 (E)	20h 45m	19:45	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	Fastest
Bus	22:30	Estación Sur	21h 15m	19:45	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	No tags
Bus	20:50	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	23h 40m	20:30	Brussels North Train Station	No tags
Bus	20:25	Madrid (South)	1d 6h	02:25	Brussels Airport	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Brussels on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:35	Estación Sur	20h 40m	15:15	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	Cheapest
Bus	19:10	Aeropuerto Madrid - Barajas T4 (E)	20h 5m	15:15	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	Fastest
Bus	22:30	Estación Sur	21h 15m	19:45	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	No tags
Bus	20:50	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	23h 40m	20:30	Brussels North Train Station	No tags
Bus	20:50	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	22h 45m	19:35	Brussels South (Gare du Midi)	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Brussels on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:35	Estación Sur	20h 40m	15:15	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	Cheapest
Bus	19:10	Aeropuerto Madrid - Barajas T4 (E)	20h 5m	15:15	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	Fastest
Bus	22:30	Estación Sur	21h 15m	19:45	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	No tags
Bus	20:50	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	21h 25m	18:15	Brussels North Train Station	No tags
Bus	20:50	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	21h 5m	17:55	Brussels South (Gare du Midi)	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Brussels on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:35	Estación Sur	20h 40m	15:15	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	Cheapest
Bus	19:10	Aeropuerto Madrid - Barajas T4 (E)	20h 5m	15:15	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	Fastest
Bus	22:30	Estación Sur	21h 15m	19:45	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	No tags
Bus	20:50	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	21h 25m	18:15	Brussels North Train Station	No tags
Bus	20:50	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	21h 5m	17:55	Brussels South (Gare du Midi)	No tags

Next departures from Madrid to Brussels on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:40	Madrid (South)	23h 10m	15:50	Midi	Cheapest
Bus	19:10	Aeropuerto Madrid - Barajas T4 (E)	20h 5m	15:15	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	Fastest
Bus	18:35	Estación Sur	20h 40m	15:15	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	No tags
Bus	20:50	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	21h 25m	18:15	Brussels North Train Station	No tags
Bus	22:30	Estación Sur	21h 15m	19:45	Brussels-South (Gare du Midi)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Madrid to Brussels

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Brussels. The journey takes about 16 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 346, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

16h 50mAverage duration

1317 kmDistance

55kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 877 - R 5 012	Average duration23h 40m	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 1 346 - R 3 228	Average duration16h 50m	CO₂ emissions 55kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 345 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 131 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

Based on 11131 reviews, the company was rated 3.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. BlaBlaCar Bus ticket prices on this trip start at R 877

BlaBlaBus Madrid Brussels recent customer reviews

The driver from Madrid was so stressed and rude to passengers. Did not want any one one to ask him anything during the stop or pause

Julien S.

22 August 2022

7 hours from Paris to Brussels? 👏

Eva D.

17 May 2024

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Where are the popular stops in Madrid and Brussels?

Stops in Madrid

A - Estación Sur

B - Madrid-Barajas Airport

C - Avenida de América Metro

D - Moncloa

E - Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla

F - Ronda de Valencia 6

Stops in Brussels

A - Brussels South (Gare du Midi)

B - Brux-Nord

C - Congrès

D - Centrale

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Madrid to Brussels by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Madrid to Brussels cost?
The bus ticket price from Madrid to Brussels starts at R 877. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Madrid to Brussels is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Madrid to Brussels?
The average travel time between Madrid and Brussels is around 23h 40m, although the fastest bus will take about 20h 5m. This is the time it takes to travel the 1318 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Madrid and Brussels?
The number of buses from Madrid to Brussels can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 16 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Madrid to Brussels by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Madrid to Brussels?
When taking the bus from Madrid to Brussels, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Madrid to Brussels?
Buses travelling between Madrid and Brussels leave from Estación Sur or Madrid-Barajas Airport and arrive at Brussels South (Gare du Midi), Brux-Nord, Congrès.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

15/11

R 3 172

16/11

R 1 670

Today

R 1 376

18/11

R 1 273

19/11

R 960

20/11

R 1 106

21/11

R 1 314

22/11

R 1 294

The cheapest trip from Madrid to Brussels was searched and found on 19 Nov 2025 with a price of R 960

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Madrid to Brussels as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 960 to R 3 840 for a bus ticket from Madrid to Brussels based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 960, which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.