The average bus between Madrid and Tarifa takes 10h 40m and the fastest bus takes 9h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Madrid to Tarifa. 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 3 times a day between Madrid and Tarifa. The earliest departure is at 11:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Tarifa at 11:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 10h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Tarifa. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Tarifa station via Algeciras San Bernardo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.
Madrid to Tarifa bus services, operated by Interbus, depart from Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses station.
Madrid to Tarifa bus services, operated by Interbus, arrive at Algeciras San Bernardo station.
The distance between Madrid and Tarifa is 517 km. The road distance is 672 km.
Interbus operates a bus from Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses to Algeciras San Bernardo 3 times a day. Tickets cost €24–120 and the journey takes 8h 30m.