- Must visit
Museo Nacional del Prado
Spain’s premier art museum, famous for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Bosch. A core stop on Madrid’s Golden Triangle of Art.
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$27
Fastest journey
7 h 5 m
Average duration
7 h 16 m
Buses per day
54
Distance
502 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lisbon to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lisbon to Madrid will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 54 buses that leave Lisbon for Madrid on Tue, May 19, 43 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 19 the direct buses cover the 502 km distance in an average of 7 h 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 5 m .
On Tue, May 19 the slowest buses will take 7 h 29 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 bus as it is the most popular option from Lisbon to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $36.
Distance: 311 miles (502 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $194 Average price | $106 Average price | $152 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 22m Average total duration 5h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 41m Average total duration Fastest 4h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 47m Average total duration 6h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Lisbon to Madrid:
A bus is $79 (€64) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Madrid costing on average $106 (€86).
A bus is $167 (€135) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Madrid costing on average $194 (€157).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 52m.
Train takes on average 6h 17m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (5h 52m by bus vs 5h 57m by car) and save roughly $125 (€101) compared to fuel and tolls ($27 (€22) vs $152 (€123)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Alsa, Gipsyy, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Rede Expressos, Union Ivkoni International, Internorte, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 17h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:44PM | Duration 12h44 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 07:09PM | Duration 8h24 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 09:44PM | Duration 10h44 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 07:09PM | Duration 7h54 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 07:09PM | Duration 7h54 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 07:29PM | Duration 7h44 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 07:29PM | Duration 7h29 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 09:44PM | Duration 9h44 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 07:29PM | Duration 7h29 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 11:58PM | Duration 8h13 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 11:58PM | Duration 8h13 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 11:58PM | Duration 7h43 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 11:58PM | Duration 7h43 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:29AM | Duration 11h29 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 05:44AM | Duration 7h29 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 05:44AM | Duration 7h29 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 05:44AM | Duration 7h14 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 05:44AM | Duration 7h14 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:59AM | Duration 7h59 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 06:59AM | Duration 7h44 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 06:59AM | Duration 7h44 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 06:59AM | Duration 7h29 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 06:59AM | Duration 7h29 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $62 |
The table below shows live departures for Lisbon to Madrid buses for today, Monday, May 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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· | 7:00 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 10h40 | 6:40 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
· | 7:00 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 11h15 | 7:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Supra Economy | 7:30 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 16h05 | 12:35 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Supra Economy | 8:00 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 15h35 | 12:35 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 10h25 | 7:45 PM 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 | |
Normal | 9:45 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 8h24 | 7:09 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, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 8h55 | 7:40 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:15 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 7h54 | 7:09 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:15 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 8h25 | 7:40 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
· | 11:00 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 9h44 | 9:44 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:15 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 7h50 | 8:05 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 8h30 | 8:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 7h30 | 9:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 8h00 | 9:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:10 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 7h40 | 10:50 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:10 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 7h15 | 10:25 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:45 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 7h45 | 11:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:45 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 7h45 | 11:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:15 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 7h15 | 11:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:15 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 7h15 | 11:30 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 | |
FlixBus | 3:20 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 7h35 | 11:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
· | 6:00 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 11h29 | 6:29 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:50 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 8h20 | 6:10 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:50 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 7h50 | 5:40 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:50 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 8h20 | 7:10 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:50 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 7h50 | 6:40 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Lisbon to Madrid run on average 39 times per day, taking around 5h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 34 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 311 miles (502 km) distance in 7h 10m.
Distance 311 miles (502 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€9) |
Buses per day 39 |
Direct buses 34 |
Fastest bus 7h 10m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Least Busy Day Mon |
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Discover the best of Madrid — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Madrid trip today.
Spain’s premier art museum, famous for masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Rubens, and Bosch. A core stop on Madrid’s Golden Triangle of Art.
Spain’s leading museum of modern and contemporary art, best known for Picasso’s Guernica alongside works by Dalí and Miró.
Major collection spanning medieval to modern art, with celebrated works by Caravaggio, Monet, Van Gogh, Hopper, and Kandinsky.
Madrid’s most famous park, ideal for strolling, rowing, people-watching, and seeing monuments such as the Crystal Palace.
The symbolic center of Madrid and Spain’s radial road network, always busy and central to city life and celebrations.
Madrid’s best-known boulevard, lined with landmark architecture, theaters, shops, and rooftop viewpoints popular with visitors.
Madrid’s classic chickpea stew, traditionally served in stages with broth, vegetables, chickpeas, and assorted meats. It is one of the city’s signature comfort dishes.
A famous Madrid sandwich of fried squid rings in crusty bread, especially associated with bars around Plaza Mayor. It is a simple local staple and iconic snack.
A rich Madrid-style tripe stew cooked with chorizo, morcilla, and paprika. It is a traditional cold-weather dish with deep roots in local tavern cuisine.
Historic restaurant founded in the 18th century, famous for roast suckling pig and other classic Castilian dishes in an old-world setting.
Well-known traditional restaurant celebrated for huevos rotos and classic Madrid dining. The atmosphere is polished but rooted in old tavern tradition.
Historic tavern especially known for cocido madrileño cooked in individual clay pots. A strong choice for an authentic, traditional meal.
Moderate for Western Europe: tapas and transit are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Locals often round up or leave EUR 1-2 at cafes; about 5-10% in restaurants for great service. Taxis are usually rounded up.
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Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses -> Puerta del Sol, 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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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.
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.
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.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lisbon 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.

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