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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Lisbon to Madrid

Showing times and prices for 19 Jul

Cheapest price

£15

Average price

£28

Fastest journey

6 h 30 m

Average duration

6 h 52 m

Buses per day

Distance

502 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Lisbon to Madrid will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £15.

Fast coaches

Of the 53 buses that leave Lisbon for Madrid every day 47 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 502 km distance in an average of 6 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 30 m .

The slowest buses will take 7 h 15 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

12:457h30

Lisboa, Oriente

21:15Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses

£151One-way

0 changes

22:307h29

Lisboa, Oriente

06:59Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses

£171One-way

0 changes

4822

22:007h20

Lisboa, Oriente

06:20Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses

£181One-way

0 changes

10:157h54

Lisboa, Oriente

19:09Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses

£211One-way

0 changes

FlixBus

14:457h25

Lisboa, Oriente

23:10Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses

£211One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Lisbon to Madrid

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Lisbon to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a flight costs an average of £42.

Distance: 502 km

Compare bus with

Most popular Coach	Flight	Train
£33 Average Price Cheapest	£189 Average Price	£77 Average Price
8h 48m Average total duration 8h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*	5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest	1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions	- CO2 emissions
Most popular bus company	Most popular airline	Most popular train company
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

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

Live departures

Lisbon to Madrid bus times

Showing buses for today, Friday 18 July

Last updated at 17:48

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
FlixBus	19:50 Lisboa, Oriente	8h20	04:10 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	19:50 Lisboa, Oriente	7h50	03:40 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	20:50 Lisboa, Oriente	7h50	04:40 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	20:50 Lisboa, Oriente	8h20	05:10 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)	0 changesdirect
Normal	21:00 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios	8h30	05:30 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)	0 changesdirect
Normal	21:00 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios	7h59	04:59 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 changesdirect
4822	21:00 Lisboa, Oriente	7h20	04:20 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 changesdirect
Normal	21:15 Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô)	7h44	04:59 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 changesdirect
Normal	21:15 Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô)	8h15	05:30 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)	0 changesdirect
Normal	21:30 Lisboa, Oriente	7h29	04:59 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 changesdirect
	21:30 Lisboa, Oriente	7h29	04:59 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 changesdirect
Normal	21:30 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios	6h45	04:15 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 changesdirect
Normal	21:30 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios	7h59	05:29 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)	0 changesdirect
Normal	21:30 Lisboa, Oriente	8h00	05:30 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)	0 changesdirect
Normal	21:45 Lisboa, Oriente	7h44	05:29 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)	0 changesdirect
Normal	21:45 Lisboa, Oriente	6h30	04:15 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 changesdirect
Saturday 19 July
undefined · undefined	06:00 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios	10h49	16:49 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	1 change
undefined · undefined	06:00 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios	11h20	17:20 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)	1 change
Normal · Normal	06:30 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios	14h15	20:45 Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)	1 change
Normal	07:00 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios	8h45	15:45 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)	0 changesdirect
Normal	07:00 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios	8h14	15:14 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 changesdirect
Normal	07:15 Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô)	7h59	15:14 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 changesdirect
Normal	07:15 Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô)	8h30	15:45 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus · FlixBus	07:20 Lisboa, Oriente	10h25	17:45 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)	1 change
Normal	07:30 Lisboa, Oriente	7h44	15:14 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 changesdirect
Normal	07:30 Lisboa, Oriente	8h15	15:45 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	08:35 Lisboa, Oriente	8h20	16:55 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 changesdirect
3162	08:45 Lisboa, Oriente	7h30	16:15 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 changesdirect
Normal	08:45 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios	8h24	17:09 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 changesdirect
Normal	08:45 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios	8h55	17:40 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)	0 changesdirect
	09:15 Lisboa, Oriente	7h54	17:09 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 changesdirect
Normal	09:15 Lisboa, Oriente	8h25	17:40 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)	0 changesdirect
Normal	09:15 Lisboa, Oriente	7h54	17:09 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	10:15 Lisboa, Oriente	8h30	18:45 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	10:15 Lisboa, Oriente	7h50	18:05 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 changesdirect
Normal	11:45 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios	9h44	21:29 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	11:45 Lisboa, Oriente	7h30	19:15 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	11:45 Lisboa, Oriente	8h00	19:45 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)	0 changesdirect
Normal	11:45 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios	8h30	20:15 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 changesdirect
Normal	12:15 Lisboa, Oriente	9h14	21:29 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)	0 changesdirect
Normal	12:15 Lisboa, Oriente	8h00	20:15 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	13:45 Lisboa, Oriente	7h55	21:40 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)	0 changesdirect
Normal	13:45 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios	7h45	21:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	13:45 Lisboa, Oriente	7h25	21:10 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 changesdirect
Normal	13:45 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios	8h13	21:58 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)	0 changesdirect
Normal	14:15 Lisboa, Oriente	7h43	21:58 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)	0 changesdirect
Normal	14:15 Lisboa, Oriente	7h15	21:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	15:00 Lisboa, Oriente	8h00	23:00 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	15:00 Lisboa, Oriente	7h30	22:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	0 changesdirect
undefined · undefined	17:00 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios	12h15	05:15 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)	1 change
undefined · undefined	17:00 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios	11h44	04:44 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses	1 change
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Lisbon to Madrid

Portugal

Spain

Buses from Lisbon to Madrid run on average 33 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

Fastest bus

7h 20m

First bus

00:05

Last bus

23:57

Price information

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

Travel from Lisbon to Madrid from £9 with Omio’s coach partners Alsa, Gipsyy and BlaBlaCar Bus! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient journey for you.

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 55 min
Cheapest Price: £11

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.

Lisbon to Madrid coach information with BlaBlaCar Bus:

Average Duration: 5 h
Cheapest Price: £9
BlaBlaCar Bus frequency: 1 a day

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.

Coach information from Lisbon to Madrid with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 7 h 30 min
Cheapest Price: £9
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 Lisbon and Madrid. 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.

Lisbon to Madrid coach information with Rede Expressos:

Average Duration: 8 h 30 min
Cheapest Price: £32
Rede Expressos frequency: 2 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.

Return journeys on buses from Madrid to Lisbon are also available.

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: Lisbon to Madrid coach

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 £7 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Lisbon to Madrid is £25; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Lisbon to Madrid coach time is 7 h 20 min covering the 311 mile long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling 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.

When taking a coach from Lisbon to Madrid, you can count on Alsa, Gipsyy, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Infobus, Ourbus, Rede Expressos, Avanza, BlaBlaCar, Alianza Iberica, ALIANZA LIS EUR, Internorte, ALIANZA POR-EUR or Union Ivkoni - Unibus for the best way to get you to Madrid. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service to Madrid from Lisbon and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.

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.

You have options as you can travel to Madrid from Lisbon 3 different ways: 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

Important Stations and Airports in Lisbon and Madrid

Lisbon

Madrid

The major coach 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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