The cheapest and fastest coaches from Madrid to Lisbon
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£35
Fastest journey
5 h 30 m
Average duration
7 h 5 m
Buses per day
34
Distance
502 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Madrid to Lisbon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Lisbon will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £20.
Of the 34 buses that leave Madrid for Lisbon every day 31 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 7 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 7 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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Compare train, coach and flight for Madrid to Lisbon
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Lisbon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a flight costs an average of £36.
Distance: 502 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight | Train |
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£35 Average Price Cheapest | £163 Average Price | £77 Average Price |
8h 49m Average total duration 8h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 39m Average total duration 6h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Live departures
Madrid to Lisbon bus times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Lisbon coaches for today, Wednesday 19 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 22:55 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 7h50 | 06:45 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:25 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 8h20 | 07:45 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:55 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 7h50 | 07:45 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
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FlixBus | 07:25 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 8h55 | 16:20 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal · Normal | 08:15 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 14h15 | 22:30 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 08:15 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 14h35 | 22:50 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 08:15 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 8h05 | 16:20 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 08:45 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 8h39 | 17:24 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 08:45 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 9h04 | 17:49 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal · Normal | 09:00 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 13h00 | 22:00 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 1 change | |
Normal | 09:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 7h54 | 17:24 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 7h55 | 17:25 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 09:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 8h19 | 17:49 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 8h19 | 17:49 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 09:50 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 8h15 | 18:05 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:20 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 8h05 | 19:25 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 11:30 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 8h45 | 20:15 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 11:30 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 8h29 | 19:59 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:55 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 7h30 | 19:25 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 12:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 7h45 | 20:15 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 12:30 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 7h29 | 19:59 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
3163 | 14:25 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 7h35 | 22:00 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 15:15 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 7h59 | 23:14 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 15:15 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 8h30 | 23:45 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 22:00 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 8h14 | 06:14 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 22:00 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 8h44 | 06:44 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 22:00 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 8h29 | 06:29 Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:25 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 8h20 | 06:45 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 22:45 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 7h59 | 06:44 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:45 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 7h29 | 06:14 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 22:45 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 7h44 | 06:29 Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:45 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 7h59 | 06:44 Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 22:45 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 7h29 | 06:14 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid to Lisbon
Buses from Madrid to Lisbon run on average 31 times per day, taking around 8h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 28 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 502 km distance in 7h 25m.
Distance 502 km |
Average bus duration 8h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 31 |
Direct buses 28 |
Fastest bus 7h 25m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Alsa, Gipsyy, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Infobus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar, Avanza, Internorte, Alsa Supra from Madrid to LisbonYou can travel by bus between Madrid to Lisbon with Alsa, Gipsyy, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Infobus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar, Avanza, Internorte, Alsa Supra for as low as £9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Madrid to Lisbon
There are regular buses running between Madrid and Lisbon. There are approximately 14 different coach options between the two cities. In addition, there are four overnight bus trips. The first bus departs at 9:00 a.m. from Madrid, arriving in Lisbon at 6:00 p.m. The last bus departs at 11:00 p.m. arriving in Lisbon at 6:30 a.m. The average bus trip takes 8:23 h. The overnight buses depart between 10:15 p.m and 11:00 p.m and arrive between 06:30 a.m and 06:45 a.m in the morning. Buses from Madrid to Lisbon depart from Madrid Coach Station. Buses between the two cities are offered by ALSA, Eurolines.
Taking the Bus from Madrid
Buses from Madrid to Lisbon leave from the Intercambiador de Transporte, Avenida de América to the north of the city, which is well served by local and regional buses operated by Alsa and Veolia. The nearest metro station is Avenida de América, providing quick links from across the city and the airport. Madrid has a regular night bus service. There is a taxi rank at the bus station.
Getting into Lisbon by Bus
Lisbon is a fascinating blend of history, culture and nightlife. Younger visitors will enjoy the Jardim Zoológico and Oceanarium, while football fans will appreciate a tour of the Benfica home ground, Estádio da Luz. A great way to get around Lisbon above ground is on one of the vintage trams still in use. The towering Cristo do Rei overlooks Lisbon and taking the lift to the top reveals incredible views of the city and its large natural harbour.
Buses from Madrid to Lisbon stop first at the Oriente Station, a main terminus for local, regional and international buses and trains, and continue on to the Sete Rios Bus Station. Both are on Lisbon's Metro system. Lisbon has a regular night bus service. There are taxi ranks at both stations.
FAQs: Madrid to Lisbon coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Lisbon 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 Lisbon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses, which is located around 3.1 miles (5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Lisboa, Gare Oriente, located 5.6 miles (9 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Madrid and Lisbon
- 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
- 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
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Gare Oriente (in the station)
- Restaurante Portugália (0.5 km)
- Pizzeria Luzzo Oriente (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 705, 725, 744, 759, 782 Metro: Red Train: Regional, Intercity, Alfa Pendular
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Sete Rios (in the station)
- Restaurante O Padeiro (0.5 km)
- Tasca da Esquina (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 726, 731, 746, 755, 758 Metro: Blue Train: Sintra
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