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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 16 Oct
£76
Average ticket price on 16 Oct
£112
Fastest journey on 16 Oct
15 h 30 m
Average journey duration on 16 Oct
17 h 13 m
Buses on 16 Oct
2
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 £112 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £76.
To travel from Lourdes to Madrid you need to make at least one change.
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FlixBus · FlixBusBuses from Lourdes to Madrid run on average 2 times per day, taking around 13h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £28 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 12h 0m.
Distance 425 km |
Average bus duration 13h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 12h 0m |
First bus 5:00 |
Last bus 23:55 |
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The table below shows live departures for Lourdes to Madrid coaches for tomorrow, Friday 16 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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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 | |
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Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, leaving small change is enough.
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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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