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The cheapest and fastest buses from Madrid to Lisbon

Showing times and prices for Jun 19

Cheapest price

€25

Average price

€47

Fastest journey

7 h 25 m

Average duration

7 h 47 m

Buses per day

Distance

502 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Lisbon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Madrid to Lisbon will cost around €47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €25.

Fast buses

Of the 8 buses that leave Madrid for Lisbon on Thu, Jun 19, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 502 km distance in an average of 7 h 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 25 m .

On Thu, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 8 h 5 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.

3163

03:35PM7h25

Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses

10:00PMLisboa, Oriente

€251One-way

0 transfers

FlixBus

12:55PM7h30

Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses

07:25PMLisboa, Oriente

€341One-way

0 transfers

FlixBus

12:20PM8h05

Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)

07:25PMLisboa, Oriente

€381One-way

0 transfers

FlixBus

10:50AM8h15

Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses

06:05PMLisboa, Oriente

€431One-way

0 transfers

FlixBus

09:15AM8h05

Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses

04:20PMLisboa, Oriente

€581One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Lisbon

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Lisbon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg.

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Most popular Bus	Flight	Train
€38 Average price Cheapest	€188 Average price	€87 Average price
8h 39m Average duration 8h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	5h 11m Average duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*	8h 31m Average duration 8h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions	1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions	0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Madrid to Lisbon bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Thursday, June 19

Last updated at 8:44 PM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
FlixBus	6:25 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)	8h55	3:20 PM Lisboa, Oriente	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	7:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	8h05	3:20 PM Lisboa, Oriente	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	8:50 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	8h15	5:05 PM Lisboa, Oriente	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	10:20 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)	8h05	6:25 PM Lisboa, Oriente	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	10:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	7h30	6:25 PM Lisboa, Oriente	0 transfersDirect
3163	1:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	7h25	9:00 PM Lisboa, Oriente	0 transfersDirect
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Madrid to Lisbon

Spain

Portugal

Buses from Madrid to Lisbon run on average 29 times per day, taking around 8h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €9 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 9m

Cheapest ticket price

€9

Buses per day

Direct buses

Fastest bus

6h 29m

First bus

00:05

Last bus

23:57

Price information

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

Alsa, Gipsyy and BlaBlaCar Bus coaches will get you to Lisbon from Madrid from €10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best coach times and tickets for your trip.

Alsa is the main provier of coach travel in Spain. As a subsidiary of the UK coach operator National Express, Alsa offers a plethora of regional, national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers per year. Alsa has an impressive fleet of coaches with different levels of comfort and amenities on offer. Aside from the Alsa Normal coach with free WiFi, toilets, footrests and entertainment on board, the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium coaches provide more luxurious services when travelling by road, depending on the specific route. Apart from the Standard ticket, Alsa offers other coach tickets like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes.

Coach information from Madrid to Lisbon with Alsa:

Average Duration: 7 h 26 min
Cheapest Price: €12
Alsa frequency: 1 a day

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.

Madrid to Lisbon coach information with BlaBlaCar Bus:

Average Duration: 7 h 25 min
Cheapest Price: €10
BlaBlaCar Bus frequency: 1 a day

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost coach operators, founded in Germany and offering long-distance coach services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Coach information from Madrid to Lisbon with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 7 h 30 min
Cheapest Price: €10
FlixBus frequency: 2 a day

Rede Expressos is a leading bus company in Portugal, providing reliable and comfortable transportation services to passengers including buses between Madrid and 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.

Madrid to Lisbon coach information with Rede Expressos:

Average Duration: 6 h 46 min
Cheapest Price: €35
Rede Expressos frequency: 2 a day

Buses from Madrid to Lisbon

With numerous options of arrival and departure stations, traveling from Spain to Portugal by bus has never been easier. With a choice of 13 departure times and a range of routes, passengers can cover the 380-mile journey in as little as seven hours 30 minutes. Traveling by bus a great, cost-effective mode of transport for anyone needing to visit the capital city of Portugal.

Which bus companies travel from Madrid to Lisbon?

Three providers operate coaches on the Madrid to Lisbon route. Alsa, Eurolines, and Avanza all serve the route, with very little difference in journey time. Different companies depart and arrive at numerous locations across Madrid and Lisbon so passengers must be sure to check ahead that the company takes them to the most convenient station for their schedule.

How long is the bus from Madrid to Lisbon?

The fastest bus journey from Madrid to Lisbon can be completed in just seven hours 30 minutes. Journey times vary slightly depending on congestion during peak travel. Longer journeys may take closer to nine hours 30 minutes.

How many buses are there from Madrid to Lisbon?

Each day, there are approximately 13 departures from Madrid, with close to 50 options of routes, depending on where passengers choose to join and depart the service. Departures are spread throughout the day from approximately 9:00 a.m. with many options for overnight travel to arrive in Lisbon the following day.

What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Madrid to Lisbon?

Departure bus station: Buses depart from Madrid Estacion Sur, Madrid Aeropuerto Barajas T4 and Madrid Interc. Av América. A majority of services will depart from Estacion Sur, which is also known as Méndez Álvaro. The station is a transport hub that offers links to the Metro, Cercanias trains, and city, local, and international buses.

Arrival bus station: Again, passengers have a choice in their stations. They may alight the service at Lisboa Gare Oriente, Lisboa Estacion, Aeropuerto Lisboa and Lisboa, Estação Sete Rios. A majority arrive at Lisboa Gare Oriente, a major train, bus and metro station located in the Parque das Nações district of Lisbon spread over five floors with clear signage for visitors. The architecture of the station is particularly impressive. The station is close to the Vasco da Gama shopping center.

FAQs: Bus from Madrid to Lisbon

FAQs: Take the bus from Madrid to Lisbon 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 Madrid to Lisbon.

Cheap coach tickets from Madrid to Lisbon can start from as little as €9 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Madrid to Lisbon is €30; 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 Madrid to Lisbon is 7 h 25 min to travel the 502 km long route, with around there are 28 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

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

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

Yes, there are 27 direct coaches a day from Madrid to Lisbon with Alsa, Gipsyy, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar, Internorte or Rede Expressos. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.

Take the Madrid to Lisbon coach with Alsa, Gipsyy, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Infobus, Avanza, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar, Internorte, ALIANZA LIS EUR, Alsa Supra, Rede Expressos or Empresa Municipal de Transportes. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the journey from Madrid to Lisbon as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

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

The cheapest month to travel from Madrid to Lisbon by coach is December.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Madrid to Lisbon

Madrid

Lisbon

The major bus station for departures in Madrid is Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4 for your trip from Madrid to Lisbon.

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