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Museo Nacional del Prado
Spain’s premier art museum houses Velázquez, Goya and El Greco masterpieces, making it essential for understanding European painting.
Cheapest price on 01 Sept
£52
Average ticket price on 01 Sept
£62
Fastest journey on 01 Sept
16 h 10 m
Average journey duration on 01 Sept
17 h 20 m
Buses on 01 Sept
3
Distance
425 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Lourdes to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lourdes to Madrid will cost around £62 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £52.
On Tue 01 Sept, we found 3 buses from Lourdes to Madrid, including 3 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 425 km distance in an average of 17 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 16 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 18 h 55 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 coach as it is the most popular option from Lourdes to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £72 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 11h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £72, while a train costs an average of £92.
Distance: 425 km
Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|
£72 Average Price Cheapest | £92 Average Price |
11h 32m Average total duration Fastest 11h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 21m Average total duration 14h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for Lourdes to Madrid coaches for today, Monday 31 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:00 Lourdes, Gare SNCF | 18h55 | 14:55 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:00 Lourdes, Gare SNCF | 15h30 | 11:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 change | |
| Tuesday 1 September | |||||
![]() | 15:00 Lourdes | 16h55 | 7:55 Madrid | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:00 Lourdes | 16h10 | 8:10 Madrid | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Lourdes to Madrid run on average 2 times per day, taking around 11h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £37 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 05:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 425 km distance in 15h 30m.
Distance 425 km |
Average bus duration 11h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 15h 30m |
First bus 5:00 |
Last bus 23:55 |
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Estación Sur de Autobuses -> Puerta del Sol, Madrid
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lourdes to Madrid by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madrid, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lourdes to Madrid buses use the Lourdes, Gare SNCF 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 Lourdes and Madrid bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Lourdes, Gare SNCF has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Lourdes, Gare SNCF. ATMs are available at Lourdes, Gare SNCF.
Ticket office support is available at Lourdes, Gare SNCF.
Available at Lourdes, Gare SNCF: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lourdes, Gare SNCF: Wheelchair accessible with ramps.
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses is 3 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km), La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
Available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
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) has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Rodilla, Mahoudrid
ATMs are aTMs located throughout T4, major cards accepted .
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid).
Available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): Step-free access, elevators, accessible toilets.
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