The cheapest and fastest buses from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
Cheapest price on Aug 31
₫59
Average ticket price on Aug 31
₫84
Fastest journey on Aug 31
7 h 5 m
Average journey duration on Aug 31
7 h 22 m
Buses on Aug 31
24
Distance
502 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes will cost around ₫84 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only ₫59.
On Mon, Aug 31, we found 24 buses from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, including 21 direct services.
On Mon, Aug 31 the direct buses cover the 502 km distance in an average of 7 h 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 5 m .
On Mon, Aug 31 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.
Normal10:15 AM8h25Lisboa, Oriente7:40 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)₫591One-way0 transfers
Normal9:15 PM7h45Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô)6:00 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)₫591One-way0 transfers
Normal9:30 PM7h30Lisboa, Oriente6:00 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)₫591One-way0 transfers
Normal10:45 AM8h00Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô)7:45 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)₫591One-way0 transfers
Normal11:00 AM7h45Lisboa, Oriente7:45 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)₫591One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:20 PM7h05Lisboa, Gare Oriente11:25 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses₫741One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:10 PM7h15Lisboa, Gare Oriente10:25 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses₫611One-way0 transfers
351510:30 PM7h29Lisboa, Gare Oriente6:59 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses₫901One-way0 transfers
318711:55 AM7h30Lisboa, Gare Oriente8:25 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses₫751One-way0 transfers
Normal9:30 PM7h30Lisboa, Oriente6:00 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)₫591One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of ₫14 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 22m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of ₫14, while a train costs an average of ₫86.
Distance: 311 miles (502 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
₫14 Average price Cheapest | ₫86 Average price | ₫63 Average price | ₫124 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 45m Average total duration 8h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 56m Average total duration 8h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes:
A bus is ₫48 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes costing on average ₫63.
A bus is ₫72 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes costing on average ₫86.
Other travel options to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 15m.
Train takes on average 8h 26m.
Tickets start at around ₫14 compared to roughly ₫124 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about ₫110. The journey takes 8h 15m versus 6h 2m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Gipsyy, Internorte, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Union Ivkoni International.
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.
Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price ₫164 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 15h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price ₫164 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price ₫26 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 05:09PM | Duration 7h54 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price ₫11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price ₫15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price ₫9 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 06:09PM | Duration 8h24 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price ₫11 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 06:09PM | Duration 7h54 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price ₫10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price ₫59 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price ₫59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price ₫10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price ₫59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price ₫9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price ₫75 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price ₫13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price ₫16 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price ₫103 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price ₫11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price ₫61 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price ₫10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price ₫74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price ₫65 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 04:59AM | Duration 7h59 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price ₫11 |
Operator ALSA BS | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price ₫20 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price ₫59 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price ₫59 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 04:59AM | Duration 7h29 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price ₫10 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 09:31PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 7h29 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price ₫20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price ₫74 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:59AM | Duration 7h59 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price ₫90 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 07:29AM | Duration 7h59 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price ₫84 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 06:59AM | Duration 7h29 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price ₫90 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 07:29AM | Duration 7h59 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price ₫84 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 07:29AM | Duration 7h44 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price ₫84 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 07:29AM | Duration 7h44 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price ₫84 |
Live departures
Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes buses for today, Sunday, August 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:00 PM Lisboa - Santa Apolonia | 7h20 | 4:20 AM Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, August 31 | |||||
Normal · Supra Economy | 7:30 AM Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado | 16h05 | 12:35 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Supra Economy | 8:00 AM Lisboa, Oriente | 15h35 | 12:35 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:35 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 8h20 | 6:55 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
3162 | 9:45 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 7h40 | 6:25 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:45 AM Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado | 8h55 | 7:40 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:15 AM Lisboa, Oriente | 8h25 | 7:40 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:45 AM Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô) | 8h00 | 7:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:00 AM Lisboa, Oriente | 7h45 | 7:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 7h50 | 8:05 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
3187 | 11:55 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 7h30 | 8:25 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 7h30 | 9:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 1:00 PM Lisboa, Oriente | 14h30 | 4:30 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:10 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 7h15 | 10:25 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:20 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 7h05 | 11:25 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes by train, bus, or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
Buses from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes run on average 38 times per day, taking around 8h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at ₫9 if you book in advance.
There are 33 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 08:45, the last at 21:30. The fastest bus covers the 311 miles (502 km) distance in 7h 12m.
Distance 311 miles (502 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price ₫9 |
Buses per day 38 |
Direct buses 33 |
Fastest bus 7h 12m |
First bus 8:45 AM |
Last bus 9:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Gipsyy, Internorte, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Union Ivkoni International, Carris from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena GrandesYou can travel by bus between Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Gipsyy, Internorte, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Union Ivkoni International, Carris for as low as ₫9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes 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-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- Gipsyy
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Support for visually impaired passengers.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- Gipsyy
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- 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.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Gipsyy
- One carry-on bag 8kg (40x20x55) and one checked bag 23kg (60x40x100).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Gipsyy
- 10€ per additional bag up to 23 kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Gipsyy
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs permitted without a carrier.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.



