The cheapest and fastest buses from Lisbon to Salamanca
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$49
Fastest journey
5 h 30 m
Average duration
5 h 46 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
389 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lisbon to Salamanca is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lisbon to Salamanca will cost around $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 18 buses that leave Lisbon for Salamanca on Wed, May 27, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct buses cover the 389 km distance in an average of 5 h 46 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 30 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest buses will take 6 h 5 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.
32747:00 AM5h45Lisboa, Gare Oriente1:45 PMSalamanca, Estación de Autobuses$251One-way0 transfers
31725:00 PM7h30Lisboa, Gare Oriente1:30 AMSalamanca, Estación de Autobuses$271One-way0 transfers
Normal7:00 AM5h45Lisboa, Gare Oriente1:45 PMSalamanca, Estación de Autobuses$331One-way0 transfers
Normal6:35 AM6h10Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios1:45 PMSalamanca, Estación de Autobuses$331One-way0 transfers
Normal7:00 AM5h45Lisboa, Gare Oriente1:45 PMSalamanca, Estación de Autobuses$331One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:15 PM5h30Lisboa, Gare Oriente6:45 PMSalamanca, Estación de Autobuses$681One-way0 transfers
Normal7:00 AM5h45Lisboa, Gare Oriente1:45 PMSalamanca, Estación de Autobuses$331One-way0 transfers
32747:00 AM5h45Lisboa, Gare Oriente1:45 PMSalamanca, Estación de Autobuses$251One-way0 transfers
Normal7:00 AM5h45Lisboa, Gare Oriente1:45 PMSalamanca, Estación de Autobuses$331One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:40 AM6h05Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado6:45 PMSalamanca, Estación de Autobuses$681One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus for Lisbon to Salamanca
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lisbon to Salamanca among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 6h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a bus costs an average of $24.
Distance: 241 miles (389 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$36 Average price Cheapest | $105 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 17m Average total duration Fastest 6h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $36 (€29) compared to roughly $105 (€85) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $69 (€56). The journey takes 6h 47m versus 4h 32m 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, 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.
Lisbon to Salamanca Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 04:29PM | Duration 8h29 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 03:44PM | Duration 7h14 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 03:44PM | Duration 7h14 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:44PM | Duration 6h44 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 05:14PM | Duration 8h14 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:44PM | Duration 6h44 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 06:59PM | Duration 6h59 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Rede Expressos | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 03:59AM | Duration 8h59 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Live departures
Lisbon to Salamanca bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lisbon to Salamanca buses for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:15 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 7h15 | 4:30 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, May 27 | |||||
Normal | 6:35 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 6h10 | 1:45 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:35 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 6h10 | 1:45 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:00 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 5h45 | 1:45 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:00 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 5h45 | 1:45 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
3274 | 7:00 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 5h45 | 1:45 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:30 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 7h14 | 3:44 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:30 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 7h14 | 3:44 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:00 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 6h44 | 3:44 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:00 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 6h44 | 3:44 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 7h15 | 4:35 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 9:45 AM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 10h10 | 8:55 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:15 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 9h40 | 8:55 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:40 AM Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado | 6h05 | 6:45 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:15 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 5h30 | 6:45 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 1:15 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 11h30 | 1:45 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 1:15 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 12h30 | 2:45 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
3172 | 5:00 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 7h30 | 1:30 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lisbon to Salamanca
Buses from Lisbon to Salamanca run on average 16 times per day, taking around 6h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $24 (€20) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 241 miles (389 km) distance in 5h 30m.
Distance 241 miles (389 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€20) |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 5h 30m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 42 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar from Lisbon to SalamancaYou can travel by bus between Lisbon to Salamanca with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar for as low as $24 (€20). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Lisbon to Salamanca
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lisbon to Salamanca 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 Salamanca, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Plaza Mayor, a grand 18th-century square known for its impressive Baroque architecture and vibrant atmosphere
- University of Salamanca, one of the oldest universities in the world, renowned for its historic buildings and academic heritage
- Salamanca Cathedral, a stunning complex of two cathedrals showcasing Gothic and Baroque styles
- Casa de las Conchas, a unique building adorned with over 300 stone shells, now housing a public library
- Convento de San Esteban, a Dominican monastery famous for its intricate Plateresque façade and serene cloisters.
- Roman Bridge, an ancient bridge offering picturesque views of the Tormes River
- Explore the vibrant local markets for traditional Spanish goods and delicacies
- Visit the Art Nouveau and Art Deco Museum for a unique cultural experience
- Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the banks of the Tormes River
- Attend a performance at the Liceo Theatre, known for its diverse cultural events.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- 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.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- 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 Lisbon to Salamanca
- 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
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Tapas Bar Salamanca (0.3 km)
- Fast Food Express (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 4, 7 Train: Salamanca Station
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