The cheapest and fastest buses from Porto to Madrid
Cheapest price on Sep 22
€14
Average ticket price on Sep 22
€25
Fastest journey on Sep 22
7 h 29 m
Average journey duration on Sep 22
7 h 46 m
Buses on Sep 22
27
Distance
421 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Porto to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Porto to Madrid will cost around €25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €14.
On Tue, Sep 22, we found 27 buses from Porto to Madrid, including 22 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 22 the direct buses cover the 421 km distance in an average of 7 h 46 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 29 m .
On Tue, Sep 22 the slowest buses will take 7 h 59 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.
9:45 AM7h59Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã6:44 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€141One-way0 transfers
9:45 AM8h30Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã7:15 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)€141One-way0 transfers
Normal9:45 AM7h55Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã6:40 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€181One-way0 transfers
Normal9:45 AM8h30Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã7:15 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)€181One-way0 transfers
Normal12:30 PM8h45Porto, Polo Universitario (Bus Terminal)10:15 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)€181One-way0 transfers
Normal10:00 PM7h29Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã6:29 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€221One-way0 transfers
10:00 PM7h29Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã6:29 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€201One-way0 transfers
Normal9:45 AM7h55Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã6:40 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€181One-way0 transfers
Normal12:45 PM7h59Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã9:44 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€181One-way0 transfers
9:45 AM7h59Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã6:44 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€141One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Porto to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Porto to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €17 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €17, while a flight costs an average of €199.
Distance: 421 km
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€35 Average price | €199 Average price | €17 Average price Cheapest | €113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 58m Average total duration 9h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 58m Average total duration 6h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Porto to Madrid:
A train is €18 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Porto to Madrid costing on average €35.
A train is €182 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Porto to Madrid costing on average €199.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 28m.
Bus takes on average 9h 28m.
Live departures
Porto to Madrid bus times
The table below shows live departures for Porto to Madrid buses for today, Monday, September 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:45 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 12h25 | 6:10 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 12h25 | 7:10 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 9:15 PM Maia, Porto (Aeroporto Sa Carneiro) | 8h45 | 7:00 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:15 PM Maia, Porto (Aeroporto Sa Carneiro) | 8h14 | 6:29 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:00 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 7h29 | 6:29 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 7h29 | 6:29 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:00 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 8h00 | 7:00 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 8h00 | 7:00 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:10 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 8h35 | 7:45 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:10 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 8h00 | 7:10 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:00 AM Maia, Porto (Aeroporto Sa Carneiro) | 8h40 | 6:40 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:00 AM Maia, Porto (Aeroporto Sa Carneiro) | 9h15 | 7:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 AM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 8h45 | 7:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 AM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 9h15 | 7:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:45 AM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 7h55 | 6:40 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:45 AM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 8h30 | 7:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:45 AM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 8h30 | 7:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:45 AM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 7h59 | 6:44 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 AM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 11h55 | 11:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 AM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 11h25 | 11:25 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 12:00 PM Maia, Porto (Aeroporto Sa Carneiro) | 9h15 | 10:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:00 PM Maia, Porto (Aeroporto Sa Carneiro) | 8h44 | 9:44 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:30 PM Porto, Polo Universitario (Bus Terminal) | 8h45 | 10:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:30 PM Porto, Polo Universitario (Bus Terminal) | 8h14 | 9:44 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:45 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 8h30 | 10:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:45 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 7h59 | 9:44 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Porto to Madrid
Buses from Porto to Madrid run on average 25 times per day, taking around 9h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €6 if you book in advance.
There are 19 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 421 km distance in 5h 40m.
Distance 421 km |
Average bus duration 9h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 19 |
Fastest bus 5h 40m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 91 days |
Bus providers: Alsa, FlixBus, Gipsyy, Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar Bus, Internorte from Porto to MadridYou can travel by bus between Porto to Madrid with Alsa, FlixBus, Gipsyy, Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar Bus, Internorte for as low as €6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Porto to Madrid
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Porto 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.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- 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.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- 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.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Rede Expressos
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- 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.
- Gipsyy
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs permitted without a carrier.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Porto to Madrid
Most Porto to Madrid buses use the Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã 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 Porto and Madrid bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Porto station do buses to Madrid leave from?
Getting to Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã from Porto city centre
Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã is 2 km from Porto city centre. Public transport options include:
Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã bus station facilities and services
Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafetaria Terminal (in the station), Restaurante Campanhã (0.5 km), Tasquinha do Caco (0.7 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã: Elevators.
Getting to Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro from Porto city centre
Getting to Maia, Porto (Aeroporto Sa Carneiro) from Porto city centre
Which Madrid station do buses from Porto 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, Avenida de América from Madrid city centre
Madrid, Avenida de América is 3 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Avenida de América bus station facilities and services
Madrid, Avenida de América 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 Rincón (0.5 km), La Vaca Argentina (0.7 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and on the second floor.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Avenida de América.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Madrid, Avenida de América: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Avenida de América: Elevators, ramps.
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