The cheapest and fastest buses from Porto to Madrid
Cheapest price
€27
Average price
€45
Fastest journey
7 h 29 m
Average duration
7 h 47 m
Buses per day
21
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 €45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €27.
Of the 21 buses that leave Porto for Madrid on Sun, Feb 08, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Feb 08 the direct buses cover the 421 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 29 m .
On Sun, Feb 08 the slowest buses will take 8 h 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.
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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Porto to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a flight costs an average of €29.
Distance: 421 km
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
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€43 Average price Cheapest | €143 Average price | €72 Average price |
8h 49m Average total duration 8h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 3m Average total duration 6h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Porto to Madrid bus times
The table below shows live departures for Porto to Madrid buses for today, Saturday, February 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 9:15 PM Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 8h14 | 5:29 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:15 PM Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 8h45 | 6:00 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:15 PM Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 8h14 | 5:29 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:00 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 7h29 | 5:29 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 7h29 | 5:29 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:00 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 8h00 | 6:00 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:10 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 8h00 | 6:10 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:10 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 8h35 | 6:45 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, February 8 | |||||
Normal | 9:00 AM Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 9h15 | 6:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 8h44 | 5:44 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:00 AM Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 8h40 | 5:40 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 AM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 8h45 | 6:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 AM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 9h15 | 6:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:45 AM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 7h59 | 5:44 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:45 AM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 7h55 | 5:40 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:45 AM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 8h30 | 6:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
undefined · undefined | 11:00 AM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 11h30 | 10:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 3:00 PM Porto, Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro | 14h59 | 5:59 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
undefined · undefined | 5:00 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 13h30 | 6:30 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
undefined · undefined | 5:00 PM Porto, Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã | 12h59 | 5:59 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Porto to Madrid
Buses from Porto to Madrid run on average 20 times per day, taking around 8h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €11 if you book in advance.
There are 14 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 421 km distance in 7h 29m.
Distance 421 km |
Average bus duration 8h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 7h 29m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Alsa, Gipsyy, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Rede Expressos, Infobus from Porto to MadridYou can travel by bus between Porto to Madrid with Alsa, Gipsyy, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Rede Expressos, Infobus for as low as €11. 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.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Gipsyy
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Support for visually impaired passengers.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Gipsyy
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Gipsyy
- One carry-on bag 8kg (40x20x55) and one checked bag 23kg (60x40x100).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Gipsyy
- 10€ per additional bag up to 23 kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- 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.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Porto to Madrid
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetaria Terminal (in the station)
- Restaurante Campanhã (0.5 km)
- Tasquinha do Caco (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 205, 206, 207 Metro: A, B, C, E Train: Urban, Regional
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
- La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5
- 06:00-23:00
- Rodilla, Mahoudrid
- Step-free access, elevators, accessible toilets
- Located inside the terminal, well-signposted, accessible, and generally clean
- No public showers in the bus station area; showers available in airport lounges (approx. €15-€30 for lounge access)
- Metro Line 8, Aeropuerto T4, 12 km
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available near the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 2, 44, 82, 132, C1, C2 Metro: 3, 6
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