4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Lisbon to Madrid
Cheapest price on Sep 29
€10
Average ticket price on Sep 29
€23
Fastest journey on Sep 29
7 h 5 m
Average journey duration on Sep 29
7 h 16 m
Buses on Sep 29
50
Distance
502 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lisbon to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lisbon to Madrid will cost around €23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €10.
On Tue, Sep 29, we found 50 buses from Lisbon to Madrid, including 45 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 29 the direct buses cover the 502 km distance in an average of 7 h 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 5 m .
On Tue, Sep 29 the slowest buses will take 7 h 29 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
12:45 PM8h30Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios10:15 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€101One-way0 transfers- 1:15 PM8h00Lisboa, Gare Oriente10:15 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€101One-way0 transfers
- 1:15 PM9h14Lisboa, Gare Oriente11:29 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)€101One-way0 transfers
31629:45 AM7h40Lisboa, Gare Oriente6:25 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€121One-way0 transfers
Normal10:15 AM7h54Lisboa, Oriente7:09 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:20 PM7h05Lisboa, Gare Oriente11:25 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€141One-way0 transfers- FlixBus2:10 PM7h15Lisboa, Gare Oriente10:25 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€141One-way0 transfers
- Normal3:15 PM7h15Lisboa, Oriente11:30 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€181One-way0 transfers
Normal3:15 PM7h15Lisboa, Oriente11:30 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€181One-way0 transfers- Normal10:30 PM7h29Lisboa, Oriente6:59 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€311One-way0 transfers
Live departures
Lisbon to Madrid bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lisbon to Madrid buses for today, Monday, September 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal · Supra Economy | 8:00 AM Lisboa, Oriente | 15h35 | 12:35 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 10h25 | 7:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 9:35 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 8h20 | 6:55 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3162 | 9:45 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 7h40 | 6:25 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:45 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 8h24 | 7:09 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 9:45 AM Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado | 8h24 | 7:09 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 9:45 AM Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado | 8h55 | 7:40 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:15 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 7h54 | 7:09 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:15 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 8h25 | 7:40 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 10:15 AM Lisboa, Oriente | 7h54 | 7:09 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 10:15 AM Lisboa, Oriente | 8h25 | 7:40 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:15 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 7h50 | 8:05 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:15 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 8h30 | 8:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:45 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 7h30 | 9:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:45 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 8h00 | 9:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:45 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 8h30 | 10:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 12:45 PM Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado | 8h30 | 10:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 12:45 PM Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado | 9h44 | 11:29 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:15 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 8h00 | 10:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:15 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 9h14 | 11:29 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 1:15 PM Lisboa, Oriente | 8h00 | 10:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 1:15 PM Lisboa, Oriente | 9h14 | 11:29 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 2:10 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 7h15 | 10:25 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 2:10 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 7h40 | 10:50 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 2:45 PM Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado | 8h13 | 11:58 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 2:45 PM Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado | 7h45 | 11:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 2:45 PM Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado | 8h13 | 11:58 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 2:45 PM Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado | 7h45 | 11:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 3:15 PM Lisboa, Oriente | 7h43 | 11:58 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 3:15 PM Lisboa, Oriente | 7h43 | 11:58 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 3:15 PM Lisboa, Oriente | 7h15 | 11:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 3:15 PM Lisboa, Oriente | 7h15 | 11:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 3:20 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 7h35 | 11:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 3:20 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 7h05 | 11:25 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:50 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 8h20 | 6:10 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:50 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 7h50 | 5:40 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:50 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 8h20 | 7:10 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:50 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 7h50 | 6:40 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 10:00 PM Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado | 7h59 | 6:59 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 10:00 PM Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado | 8h30 | 7:30 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 10:15 PM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 7h44 | 6:59 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 10:15 PM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 8h15 | 7:30 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 10:30 PM Lisboa, Oriente | 8h00 | 7:30 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 10:30 PM Lisboa, Oriente | 7h29 | 6:59 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lisbon to Madrid
Portugal
Spain
Buses from Lisbon to Madrid run on average 49 times per day, taking around 8h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €7 but you can travel from only €5 by train.
There are 42 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 502 km distance in 6h 20m.
Distance 502 km |
Average bus duration 8h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Buses per day 49 |
Direct buses 42 |
Fastest bus 6h 20m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 77 days |
Bus providers: Alsa, FlixBus, Gipsyy, Internorte, Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus from Lisbon to MadridYou can travel by bus between Lisbon to Madrid with Alsa, FlixBus, Gipsyy, Internorte, Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus for as low as €5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Lisbon to Madrid: Journey Details
Buses from Lisbon to Madrid run every day of the week. The main providers on the route are Avanza and Alsa. The journey time is approximately 8 and a half hours. There are numerous departures every day, starting shortly before 10:00 a.m. and continuing until 9:15 p.m. All of the journeys on this route are direct.
Taking the Bus from Lisbon
The primary departure point for buses from Lisbon to Madrid is the Sete Rios bus station in central Lisbon. Buses going to Madrid may also stop at the Oriente station as this is also an important terminus for regional and international buses. Both of these stations are stops on Lisbon's metro system. Night buses also run in the city.
Getting into Madrid by Bus
Madrid is one of Spain's truly global cities and is home to countless art galleries and royal palaces.
Buses from Lisbon to Madrid arrive at Intercambiador de Transporte, Avenida de América, which is Madrid's main bus station. Located to the north of the city centre, it is well connected to the Metro and bus networks. Night buses operate in the city and there is a taxi rank by the bus station.
FAQs: Bus from Lisbon to Madrid
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lisbon to Madrid by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madrid, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Rede Expressos
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible buses with wheelchair spaces.
- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Rede Expressos
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a partial refund. Fees may apply.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- Rede Expressos
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Rede Expressos
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Rede Expressos
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs permitted without a carrier.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Lisbon to Madrid
Most Lisbon to Madrid buses use the Lisboa, Gare Oriente to Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses station pair, with some services arriving at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid). Use this guide to compare Lisbon and Madrid bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Lisbon station do buses to Madrid leave from?
Getting to Lisboa, Gare Oriente from Lisbon city centre
Lisboa, Gare Oriente is 6 km from Lisbon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lisboa, Gare Oriente bus station facilities and services
Lisboa, Gare Oriente has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Gare Oriente (in the station), Restaurante Portugália (0.5 km), Pizzeria Luzzo Oriente (0.7 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and on the concourse level.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Lisboa, Gare Oriente.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lisboa, Gare Oriente: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lisboa, Gare Oriente: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios from Lisbon city centre
Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios is 4 km from Lisbon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios bus station facilities and services
Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Sete Rios (in the station), Restaurante O Padeiro (0.5 km), Tasca da Esquina (0.7 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) from Lisbon city centre
Which Madrid station do buses from Lisbon arrive at?
Getting to Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses from Madrid city centre
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses is 3 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses bus station facilities and services
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km), La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) from Madrid city centre
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) is 12 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) bus station facilities and services
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Rodilla, Mahoudrid
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are aTMs located throughout T4, major cards accepted .
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): Step-free access, elevators, accessible toilets.
Getting to Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) from Madrid city centre
Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) is 2 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) bus station facilities and services
Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa): Elevators, ramps.
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