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The cheapest and fastest buses from Lisbon to Madrid

Showing times and prices for May 14

Cheapest price

€13

Average price

€33

Fastest journey

7 h

Average duration

7 h 19 m

Buses per day

Distance

502 km

Cheap tickets

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 €33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €13.

Fast buses

Of the 39 buses that leave Lisbon for Madrid on Wed, May 14, 32 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, May 14 the direct buses cover the 502 km distance in an average of 7 h 19 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h .

On Wed, May 14 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.

FlixBus

12:45PM7h30

Lisbon

09:15PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses

€131One-way

0 transfers

4822

10:00PM7h20

Lisbon

06:20AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses

€151One-way

0 transfers

3162

09:45AM7h30

Lisbon

06:15PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses

€151One-way

0 transfers

FlixBus

11:15AM7h50

Lisbon

08:05PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses

€161One-way

0 transfers

10:15AM7h54

Lisbon

07:09PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses

€161One-way

0 transfers

Live departures

Lisbon to Madrid bus times

Showing buses for today, Tuesday, May 13

Last updated at 8:25 PM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
FlixBus	8:50 PM Lisbon	8h20	5:10 AM Madrid	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	8:50 PM Lisbon	7h50	4:40 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 transfersDirect
	9:30 PM Lisbon	7h29	4:59 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 transfersDirect
Wednesday, May 14
undefined · undefined	6:00 AM Lisbon, Gare Rodoviaria Sete Rios	10h40	4:40 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	1 transfer
undefined · undefined	6:00 AM Lisbon, Gare Rodoviaria Sete Rios	11h15	5:15 PM Madrid	1 transfer
FlixBus	8:35 AM Lisbon	8h30	5:05 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 transfersDirect
3162	8:45 AM Lisbon	7h30	4:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 transfersDirect
Normal	8:45 AM Lisbon, Gare Rodoviaria Sete Rios	8h55	5:40 PM Madrid	0 transfersDirect
Normal	8:45 AM Lisbon, Gare Rodoviaria Sete Rios	8h24	5:09 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 transfersDirect
Normal	9:15 AM Lisbon	8h25	5:40 PM Madrid	0 transfersDirect
	9:15 AM Lisbon	7h54	5:09 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 transfersDirect
Normal	9:15 AM Lisbon	7h54	5:09 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	10:15 AM Lisbon	7h50	6:05 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	10:15 AM Lisbon	8h30	6:45 PM Madrid	0 transfersDirect
Normal · Normal	11:30 AM Lisbon, Gare Rodoviaria Sete Rios	15h00	2:30 AM Madrid	1 transfer
Normal · Normal	11:30 AM Lisbon, Gare Rodoviaria Sete Rios	13h30	1:00 AM Madrid	1 transfer
FlixBus	11:45 AM Lisbon	7h30	7:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 transfersDirect
Normal	11:45 AM Lisbon, Gare Rodoviaria Sete Rios	9h44	9:29 PM Madrid	0 transfersDirect
Normal	11:45 AM Lisbon, Gare Rodoviaria Sete Rios	8h30	8:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 transfersDirect
Normal · Normal	12:00 PM Lisbon	14h30	2:30 AM Madrid	1 transfer
Normal · Normal	12:00 PM Lisbon	13h00	1:00 AM Madrid	1 transfer
Normal	12:15 PM Lisbon	9h14	9:29 PM Madrid	0 transfersDirect
Normal	12:15 PM Lisbon	8h00	8:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 transfersDirect
Normal	1:45 PM Lisbon, Gare Rodoviaria Sete Rios	7h45	9:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 transfersDirect
Normal	1:45 PM Lisbon, Gare Rodoviaria Sete Rios	8h13	9:58 PM Madrid	0 transfersDirect
Normal	2:15 PM Lisbon	7h15	9:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 transfersDirect
Normal	2:15 PM Lisbon	7h43	9:58 PM Madrid	0 transfersDirect
undefined · undefined	5:00 PM Lisbon, Gare Rodoviaria Sete Rios	11h29	4:29 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	1 transfer
FlixBus	7:50 PM Lisbon	8h20	4:10 AM Madrid	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	7:50 PM Lisbon	7h50	3:40 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 32 times per day, taking around 8h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €8 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

502 km

Average bus duration

8h 18m

Cheapest ticket price

€8

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

7h 15m

First bus

00:05

Last bus

23:57

Price information

Coach companies: Alsa, Gipsyy and BlaBlaCar Bus Lisbon to Madrid

You can travel by coach from Lisbon to Madrid with Alsa, Gipsyy and BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as €8. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

Alsa is the main coach operator in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK coach operator National Express. Alsa offers a wide variety of national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers every year. Apart from the Standard fare, Alsa provides ticket types like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes for those looking to save money on coach journeys. While most travellers don’t mind travelling on normal coaches with basic services like toilets, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe coaches like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.

Alsa from Lisbon to Madrid coach information:

Average Duration: 7 h 29 min
Cheapest Price: €9

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS), a subsidiary of the popular French car sharing service, BlaBlaCar, is a provider operating long-distance coach services in 10 countries in Europe. Founded in France, BlaBlaCar Bus provides connections to over 300 destinations. Standard amenities on the coaches include air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long coach journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. On select routes there is also free Wi-Fi available. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one cabin bag and up to two hold bags per person.

BlaBlaCar Bus from Lisbon to Madrid coach information:

Average Duration: 7 h
Cheapest Price: €9

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost coach providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance coach at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

FlixBus from Lisbon to Madrid coach information:

Average Duration: 7 h 30 min
Cheapest Price: €10
FlixBus frequency: 4 a day

Rede Expressos is a leading bus company in Portugal, providing reliable and comfortable transportation services to passengers including buses to Madrid from Lisbon. It operates a fleet of modern buses, ranging from luxury coaches to double-deckers, all equipped with air conditioning, reclining seats, and free Wi-Fi. The company offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and multi-trip tickets. It also offers discounts for students, seniors, and children. Rede Expressos operates services to and from major cities and towns in Portugal, including Lisbon, Porto, Faro, and Coimbra. It also offers international routes to Spain, France, and Germany. The company operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with departures every hour. It is one of the most popular bus companies in Portugal, offering convenient and affordable transportation services to passengers.

Coach information from Lisbon to Madrid with Rede Expressos:

Average Duration: 8 h 25 min
Cheapest Price: €36
Rede Expressos frequency: 3 a day

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

FAQs: Take the bus from Lisbon to Madrid with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Lisbon to Madrid.

Cheap coach tickets from Lisbon to Madrid can start from as little as €8 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Lisbon to Madrid is €27; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by coach from Lisbon to Madrid is 7 h 20 min to travel the 502 km long route, with around there are 32 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Lisbon to Madrid leaves at 00: 05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Lisbon to Madrid leaves at 23: 57.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Lisbon to Madrid without having to change trains with Alsa, Gipsyy, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Infobus, Ourbus, Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar, Internorte or Union Ivkoni - Unibus. There are 27 direct coaches from Lisbon to Madrid each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the best Lisbon to Madrid coach to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with Alsa, Gipsyy, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Infobus, Ourbus, Rede Expressos, Avanza, BlaBlaCar, Alianza Iberica, ALIANZA LIS EUR, Internorte, ALIANZA POR-EUR or Union Ivkoni - Unibus. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services to Madrid from Lisbon to compare what amenities they may offer.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Lisboa, Gare Oriente, which is located around 5.6 miles (9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses, located 3.1 miles (5 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month for a coach from Lisbon to Madrid is December.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from Lisbon to Madrid including taking a train, coach or flight.

No, the coach from Lisbon to Madrid has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Lisbon to Madrid.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Lisbon to Madrid.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Lisbon to Madrid.

No, luggage for the coach from Lisbon to Madrid needs to be booked in addition.

No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Lisbon to Madrid.

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Lisbon to Madrid.

No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Lisbon to Madrid.

No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Lisbon to Madrid.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Lisbon to Madrid

Lisbon

Madrid

The major bus station for departures in Lisbon is Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios for your trip from Lisbon to Madrid.

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