The cheapest and fastest buses from Coimbra to Madrid
Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$45
Fastest journey
6 h 15 m
Average duration
6 h 57 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
401 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Coimbra to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Coimbra to Madrid will cost around $45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
Of the 17 buses that leave Coimbra for Madrid on Tue, May 26, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 26 the direct buses cover the 401 km distance in an average of 6 h 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 15 m .
On Tue, May 26 the slowest buses will take 8 h 10 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.
Normal2:15 PM6h29Coimbra9:44 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$281One-way0 transfers
Normal2:15 PM7h00Coimbra10:15 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$281One-way0 transfers
· 9:30 AM8h10Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário)6:40 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$311One-way1 transfer
· 9:30 AM8h45Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário)7:15 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$311One-way1 transfer
· 10:30 AM12h00Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário)11:30 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$331One-way1 transfer
FlixBus11:55 PM6h15Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)7:10 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$491One-way0 transfers
Normal2:15 PM6h29Coimbra9:44 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$281One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:55 PM6h50Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária)7:45 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$471One-way0 transfers
Normal2:15 PM7h00Coimbra10:15 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$281One-way0 transfers
· 9:30 AM8h10Coimbra, Av. Fernão de Magalhães (Terminal Rodoviário)6:40 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$311One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Coimbra to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Coimbra to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. 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 bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a flight costs an average of $23.
Distance: 249 miles (401 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $113 Average price | $106 Average price | $123 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 24m Average total duration 7h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 0m Average total duration 10h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Coimbra to Madrid:
A bus is $74 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coimbra to Madrid costing on average $106 (€86).
A bus is $81 (€66) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Coimbra to Madrid costing on average $113 (€92).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 54m.
Train takes on average 10h 30m.
Tickets start at around $32 (€26) compared to roughly $123 (€99) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $91 (€73). The journey takes 7h 54m versus 5h 20m 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, FlixBus, Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar.
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.
Coimbra to Madrid Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 09:44PM | Duration 6h29 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 05:44AM | Duration 12h29 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:59AM | Duration 11h59 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 06:29AM | Duration 10h59 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 6h36 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Live departures
Coimbra to Madrid bus times
The table below shows live departures for Coimbra to Madrid buses for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 2:15 PM Coimbra | 6h29 | 9:44 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:15 PM Coimbra | 7h00 | 10:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 6:00 PM Coimbra | 11h59 | 6:59 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 6:00 PM Coimbra | 12h30 | 7:30 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 6:00 PM Coimbra | 11h59 | 6:59 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 6:00 PM Coimbra | 12h30 | 7:30 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:55 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 6h15 | 7:10 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:55 PM Coimbra, Rua do Padrao (Rodoviária) | 6h50 | 7:45 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Coimbra to Madrid
Buses from Coimbra to Madrid run on average 13 times per day, taking around 7h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 249 miles (401 km) distance in 6h 15m.
Distance 249 miles (401 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 6h 15m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
Bus providers: Alsa, FlixBus, Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar from Coimbra to MadridYou can travel by bus between Coimbra to Madrid with Alsa, FlixBus, Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar for as low as $14 (€11). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Coimbra to Madrid
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Coimbra to Madrid by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madrid, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Rede Expressos
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible buses with wheelchair spaces.
- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Prado Museum, a renowned art museum housing European masterpieces from the 12th to the early 20th century
- Royal Palace of Madrid, the official residence of the Spanish royal family with opulent architecture and historical artifacts
- Retiro Park, a large and popular park in the city center featuring sculptures, a lake, and the Crystal Palace
- Plaza Mayor, a grand square surrounded by historic buildings and a hub for cultural events and markets
- Gran Vía, a bustling street known for its shopping, theaters, and vibrant nightlife.
- Puerta del Sol, a bustling public square known for its iconic clock and vibrant atmosphere
- Mercado de San Miguel, a historic market offering a variety of gourmet foods and traditional Spanish delicacies
- Explore the vibrant nightlife in the Malasaña district, known for its eclectic bars and live music venues
- Attend a flamenco show to experience traditional Spanish dance and music
- Visit the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, home to Real Madrid, for a tour or to catch a football match.
- Rede Expressos
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a partial refund. Fees may apply.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Rede Expressos
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Rede Expressos
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Rede Expressos
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs permitted without a carrier.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Coimbra to Madrid
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Portuguese Eatery (in the station)
- Fast-Food Outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 5, 7, 11 Train: Coimbra-A
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Central (0.2 km)
- Fast Food Express (0.3 km)
- Restaurante Coimbra (0.5 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 5, 7, 11 Train: Coimbra-B
- 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
- Rodilla, Mahoudrid
- Step-free access, elevators, accessible toilets
- Located inside the terminal, well-signposted, accessible, and generally clean
- No public showers in the bus station area; showers available in airport lounges (approx. €15-€30 for lounge access)
- Metro Line 8, Aeropuerto T4, 12 km
- 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
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