Valdepeñas to Estación Sur de Autobuses (Méndez Álvaro) transfer
Valdepeñas to Estación Sur de Autobuses (Méndez Álvaro): from 242,34 € VAT included, 200.5 km and 136 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
- 242,34 €
- Distance
- 200.5 km
- Duration
- 136 min
The journey
Indicative route between the two points. The exact roads are the driver's call, depending on traffic.
The transfer from Valdepeñas (Ciudad Real) to Estación Sur de Autobuses (Méndez Álvaro) covers around 200.5 kilometres and takes about 136 minutes. We collect you at the address you give us and drop you exactly at your destination, with no changes and no waiting.
Valdepeñas compared with other starting points
Of the 15 starting points we publish a price from to Estación Sur de Autobuses (Méndez Álvaro), Valdepeñas ranks 12 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 183 km to the north; by road it is 200.5 km, 10% more, and the price works out at 1,21 € per kilometre.
- La Solana → Estación Sur de Autobuses (Méndez Álvaro) (23 km from Valdepeñas): 132 min, from 227,60 €.
Valdepeñas 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: If you are going to the Almagro festival, say when the performance ends: pickup is set for when you come out, not for a rough time.
What time to leave Valdepeñas to catch your coach
| Departure | Pickup |
|---|---|
| 08:00 | 04:55 |
| 14:00 | 10:55 |
| 19:00 | 15:55 |
Coach departure time, minus 15 minutes to find the bay and load your luggage, this trip's 136 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 Valdepeñas to Estación Sur de Autobuses (Méndez Álvaro)?
The trip is about 200.5 km and takes roughly 136 minutes in normal traffic. Heading into Madrid at peak times, allow extra margin.
How much is the transfer from Valdepeñas to Estación Sur de Autobuses (Méndez Álvaro)?
From 242,34 € 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 Valdepeñas to Estación Sur de Autobuses (Méndez Álvaro)?
From Valdepeñas to Estación Sur de Autobuses (Méndez Álvaro) you head north: 183 km as the crow flies and 200.5 km by road, about 136 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 Valdepeñas?
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 Valdepeñas for a 08:00 coach at Estación Sur de Autobuses (Méndez Álvaro)?
With a pickup at around 04:55. Coach departure time, minus 15 minutes to find the bay and load your luggage, this trip's 136 minutes, 20 minutes of traffic margin and 10 for pickup.
What about from the towns next to Valdepeñas to Estación Sur de Autobuses (Méndez Álvaro)?
The closest to Valdepeñas with a published price to Estación Sur de Autobuses (Méndez Álvaro) are La Solana (23 km away), from 227,60 €. From Valdepeñas, 242,34 €.
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 district hospitals of Ciudad Real: Mancha Centro in Alcázar, Santa Bárbara in Puertollano and Valdepeñas General, and how to get to an appointment from the villages of each area
The three SESCAM district hospitals in Ciudad Real serve their own area: Mancha Centro General Hospital, in Alcázar de San Juan, serves the La Mancha of Alcázar and Tomelloso; Santa Bárbara Hospital, in Puertollano, serves the city and the south of the Alcudia valley; and Valdepeñas General Hospital serves Valdepeñas, La Solana and the Campo de Montiel.
Price to Estación Sur de Autobuses (Méndez Álvaro) from the whole province