Lisbon to Madrid bus
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Bus times from Lisbon to Madrid
Fastest Journey
7 h 5 m
Average
7 h 18 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
502 km
Of the 4 buses that leave Lisbon for Madrid every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Bus from Lisbon to Madrid
 | Distance | 311 miles (502 km) |
 | Average bus duration | 7 h 7 min |
 | Average bus ticket price | $19 (€17) |
 | Bus frequency | 2 a day |
 | Direct bus | Yes, there are 2 direct buses a day |
 | Bus companies | ALIANZA LIS EUR, ALIANZA POR-EUR, Alsa, Alianza Iberica, Avanza, Movelia, Union Ivkoni International, Eurolines Switzerland, Infobus, DTG Deutsche Touring GmbH, Gipsyy, Flixbus or BlaBlaCar |
Buses from Lisbon to Madrid cover the 311 miles (502 km) long route taking on average 7 h 7 min with our travel partners like ALIANZA LIS EUR, ALIANZA POR-EUR, Alsa, Alianza Iberica, Avanza, Movelia, Union Ivkoni International, Eurolines Switzerland, Infobus, DTG Deutsche Touring GmbH, Gipsyy, Flixbus or BlaBlaCar. Normally, there are 2 buses operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $19 (€17), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $12 (€11). Travelers depart most frequently from Lisbon, Gare Rodoviaria Sete Rios and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83.
Bus companies: Alsa, Avanza and FlixBus from Lisbon to Madrid
Buy your official Alsa, Avanza and FlixBus bus tickets from Lisbon to Madrid from $12 (€11) with Omio. Find bus times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable journey.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
- Cheapest Price: $22
Buses from Lisbon to Madrid
Buses in Europe are an affordable way to travel between cities, with a number of companies offering a variety of domestic and international routes. Buses from Lisbon to Madrid run every day of the week. The main bus companies on the route are Avanza, Alsa, and Eurolines. The journey time is approximately 8½ hours. There are numerous departures every day, starting shortly before 10:00 a.m. and continuing until 9:15 p.m. All of the journeys on this route are direct.
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Lisbon to Madrid Bus Cost
Average prices for buses from Lisbon to Madrid when you book in advance
Booking Period |
Average Price |
|---|---|
Same Day |
€43 |
1 Day in Advance |
€41 |
1 Week in Advance |
€41 |
2 Weeks in Advance |
€41 |
1 Month in Advance |
€41 |
3 Months in Advance |
€41 |
Lisbon to Madrid Buses: General Information
While taking a bus is slower than the train, it is significantly cheaper and can take as little as 8:15 h to arrive in Madrid.
All Lisbon to Madrid buses are run by either Alsa, Avanza, and Eurolines.- Most buses are direct, depart from Lisboa Oriente bus station and arrive at Madrid's Intercam Av.America bus station.
- Traveling from Lisbon to Madrid by bus takes as little as 8 hours and 15 minutes.
- Most travelers book their Lisbon to Madrid bus ticket 1 day in advance of the travel date.
Taking the Bus from Lisbon
The primary departure point for buses from Lisbon to Madrid is the Oriente station in central Lisbon on the metro system. Night buses also run to the bus station in Lisbon.
Getting into Madrid by Bus
Madrid is one of Spain's truly global cities and is home to countless art galleries and royal palaces. Buses from Lisbon to Madrid arrive at Intercambiador de Transporte, Avenida de América, which is Madrid's main bus station. Located to the north of the city center, it is well connected to the Metro and bus networks. Night buses operate in the city and there is a taxi rank at the bus station.
FAQs: Bus from Lisbon to Madrid
When departing from Lisbon, you have various bus station options to start your trip from including Lisbon, Gare Rodoviaria Sete Rios, Lisbon and Lisbon, Av. João XXI / Pç. Londres. When arriving in Madrid, you can end your trip in bus stations like Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83, Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) and Madrid, Estación de Plaza Elíptica.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Lisbon, Gare Rodoviaria Sete Rios, which is located around 3.2 miles (5.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83, located 3 miles (4.9 km) away from the city centre.
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