Manzanares to Estación Sur de Autobuses (Méndez Álvaro) transfer
Manzanares to Estación Sur de Autobuses (Méndez Álvaro): from 212,65 € VAT included, 172.5 km and 122 min on a weekday in daytime. The price is fixed before you book and does not change on the way.
Prices reviewed on 25 October 2026
- Price from
- 212,65 €
- Distance
- 172.5 km
- Duration
- 122 min
The journey
Indicative route between the two points. The exact roads are the driver's call, depending on traffic.
The transfer from Manzanares (Ciudad Real) to Estación Sur de Autobuses (Méndez Álvaro) covers around 172.5 kilometres and takes about 122 minutes. We collect you at the address you give us and drop you exactly at your destination, with no changes and no waiting.
Manzanares compared with other starting points
Of the 15 starting points we publish a price from to Estación Sur de Autobuses (Méndez Álvaro), Manzanares ranks 6 by distance, between Alcázar de San Juan (150.6 km), the closest, and Puertollano (238.5 km), the furthest. As the crow flies it is 157 km to the north; by road it is 172.5 km, 10% more, and the price works out at 1,23 € per kilometre.
- La Solana → Estación Sur de Autobuses (Méndez Álvaro) (13 km from Manzanares): 132 min, from 227,60 €.
- Daimiel → Estación Sur de Autobuses (Méndez Álvaro) (23 km from Manzanares): 123 min, from 208,89 €.
Manzanares is in Valdepeñas, Manzanares y La Solana. What the area is like and what trips start there
Which way it goes
Valdepeñas and Manzanares sit on the A-4, which runs straight up to Madrid via Puerto Lápice, Madridejos and Ocaña; La Solana joins it at Manzanares. Beyond Ocaña, the R-4 toll road is the alternative when the A-4 is busy on the way to Barajas.
Estación Sur de Autobuses (Méndez Álvaro), seen from Ciudad Real
The province has two high-speed stations and a major conventional rail junction, but they are in three different towns. From a town with no station, catching the first train of the day almost always depends on a car.
On arrival: Madrid capital
The capital holds the stations, hospitals, trade fairs and most of the region's hotels. The pre-booked trips requested from here are those that leave the municipality: day trips, business transfers to neighbouring provinces and leisure in the southern metro area.
Tip: For Las Tablas de Daimiel, Ruidera or Calatrava la Nueva, book the return trip too: there are no taxis waiting there and no public transport to improvise a way back.
What time to leave Manzanares to catch your coach
| Departure | Pickup |
|---|---|
| 08:00 | 05:10 |
| 14:00 | 11:10 |
| 19:00 | 16:10 |
Coach departure time, minus 15 minutes to find the bay and load your luggage, this trip's 122 minutes, 20 minutes of traffic margin and 10 for pickup. The exact pickup time is confirmed in writing when you book; we cover early hours always with an advance booking.
What the price includes
- Door-to-door pickup and help with luggage.
- Complimentary waiting and flight or train tracking.
- Child restraint systems if you need them.
- The 10 % Spanish VAT on passenger transport.
Tolls and parking, where the route requires them, are itemised in the quote before you confirm. There are no hidden charges: any supplement is shown in the quote before you confirm.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Manzanares to Estación Sur de Autobuses (Méndez Álvaro)?
The trip is about 172.5 km and takes roughly 122 minutes in normal traffic. Heading into Madrid at peak times, allow extra margin.
How much is the transfer from Manzanares to Estación Sur de Autobuses (Méndez Álvaro)?
From 212,65 € including VAT, on weekdays during the day. Night services (22:00-06:00), Sundays and public holidays carry a surcharge. The price is fixed when you confirm and does not change unless the route does.
Can I add stops along the way?
Yes. Tell us when booking and we include them in the fixed quote so there are no surprises.
Which way do you go from Manzanares to Estación Sur de Autobuses (Méndez Álvaro)?
From Manzanares to Estación Sur de Autobuses (Méndez Álvaro) you head north: 157 km as the crow flies and 172.5 km by road, about 122 minutes without traffic. Valdepeñas and Manzanares sit on the A-4, which runs straight up to Madrid via Puerto Lápice, Madridejos and Ocaña; La Solana joins it at Manzanares. Beyond Ocaña, the R-4 toll road is the alternative when the A-4 is busy on the way to Barajas.
What should I know about Estación Sur de Autobuses (Méndez Álvaro) when leaving from Manzanares?
The province has two high-speed stations and a major conventional rail junction, but they are in three different towns. From a town with no station, catching the first train of the day almost always depends on a car.
What time should I leave Manzanares for a 08:00 coach at Estación Sur de Autobuses (Méndez Álvaro)?
With a pickup at around 05:10. Coach departure time, minus 15 minutes to find the bay and load your luggage, this trip's 122 minutes, 20 minutes of traffic margin and 10 for pickup.
What about from the towns next to Manzanares to Estación Sur de Autobuses (Méndez Álvaro)?
The closest to Manzanares with a published price to Estación Sur de Autobuses (Méndez Álvaro) are La Solana (13 km away), from 227,60 €; Daimiel (23 km away), from 208,89 €. From Manzanares, 212,65 €.
How do I pay?
You can pay online by card when you confirm (Apple Pay and Google Pay if your phone has them). The amount is the one agreed: it does not change on the way.
Before you book, this may help
- Puertollano and the Alcudia valley to Madrid: when the AVE pays off and when the car with a driver to Atocha, Chamartín, Estación Sur or IFEMA
Puertollano is the province's last high-speed stop before Andalusia, and for one person going to central Madrid in daytime the AVE is the best option: a little over an hour to Atocha, with the station inside the town.
- Valdepeñas, Manzanares and La Solana: to Madrid and Barajas with the Ciudad Real AVE or by car on the A-4, and the wine route
Valdepeñas and Manzanares sit on the A-4 and have conventional railway stations, but no high-speed one: the nearest AVE leaves from Ciudad Real, {{ruta:valdepenas-a-estacion-ave-ciudad-real:km}} from Valdepeñas, {{ruta:manzanares-a-estacion-ave-ciudad-real:km}} from Manzanares and {{ruta:la-solana-a-estacion-ave-ciudad-real:km}} from La Solana, and no bus reaches that station in time for the first train.
- The Ciudad Real and Puertollano AVE stations: which trains stop and how to get there from Daimiel, Almagro, Valdepeñas or Alcázar
Ciudad Real is the only province in Castilla-La Mancha with two high-speed stations, Ciudad Real and Puertollano, both on the Madrid–Seville line: Atocha is under an hour from Ciudad Real and a little more from Puertollano, and Córdoba is barely an hour to the south.
Price to Estación Sur de Autobuses (Méndez Álvaro) from the whole province