Cheapest price
€25
Average price
€47
Fastest journey
7 h 25 m
Average duration
7 h 47 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
502 km
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.
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.
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.
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
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€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.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:25 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 8h55 | 3:20 PM Lisboa, Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 8h05 | 3:20 PM Lisboa, Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:50 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 8h15 | 5:05 PM Lisboa, Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:20 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 8h05 | 6:25 PM Lisboa, Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 7h30 | 6:25 PM Lisboa, Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 7h25 | 9:00 PM Lisboa, Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Distance 502 km |
Average bus duration 8h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Buses per day 29 |
Direct buses 28 |
Fastest bus 6h 29m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:57 |
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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