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- Free Wi-Fi
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£44
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£50
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
5 h 35 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
5 h 54 m
Buses on 18 Sept
9
Distance
431 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Lugo to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lugo to Madrid will cost around £50 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £44.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 9 buses from Lugo to Madrid, including 9 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 431 km distance in an average of 5 h 54 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 30 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.
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NormalOmio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Lugo to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £34 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 33m. 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 coach costs an average of £34, while a flight costs an average of £123.
Distance: 431 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Flight | Driving |
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£34 Average Price Cheapest | £55 Average Price | £123 Average Price | £75 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 22m Average total duration 5h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration 4h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Lugo to Madrid:
A coach is £21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lugo to Madrid costing on average £55.
A coach is £89 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lugo to Madrid costing on average £123.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 41m.
Coach takes on average 5h 52m.
Tickets start at around £34 compared to roughly £75 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £41. The journey takes 5h 52m versus 5h 4m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Lugo to Madrid coaches for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Normal | 13:15 Lugo, Estación de Autobuses | 7h45 | 21:00 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 13:15 Lugo, Estación de Autobuses | 7h15 | 20:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 13:15 Lugo, Estación de Autobuses | 7h00 | 20:15 Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
Supra Economy | 7:10 Lugo, Estación de Autobuses | 5h50 | 13:00 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Supra Economy | 7:10 Lugo, Estación de Autobuses | 5h35 | 12:45 Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Lugo to Madrid run on average 15 times per day, taking around 5h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £11 by train.
There are 15 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 431 km distance in 6h 30m.
Distance 431 km |
Average bus duration 5h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 6h 30m |
First bus 0:30 |
Last bus 23:45 |
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Best time to book 91 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lugo 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 Lugo to Madrid buses use the Lugo, Estación de Autobuses to Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses station pair, with some services arriving at Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa). Use this guide to compare Lugo and Madrid bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Lugo, Estación de Autobuses is 1 km from Lugo city centre. Public transport options include:
Lugo, Estación 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)
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Lugo, Estación de Autobuses.
Available at Lugo, Estación de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lugo, Estación de Autobuses: Elevators, 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, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) is 2 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa).
Available at Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa): 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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