- 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
$60
Average price
$66
Fastest journey
5 h 35 m
Average duration
5 h 54 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
431 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lugo to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lugo to Madrid will cost around $66 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $60.
Of the 11 buses that leave Lugo for Madrid on Mon, May 25, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 25 the direct buses cover the 431 km distance in an average of 5 h 54 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 35 m .
On Mon, May 25 the slowest buses will take 6 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.
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NormalOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lugo to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a flight costs an average of $26.
Distance: 267 miles (431 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$54 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price | $186 Average price | $102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 22m Average total duration 5h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.6kg 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 Lugo to Madrid:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lugo to Madrid costing on average $60 (€48).
A bus is $132 (€107) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lugo to Madrid costing on average $186 (€150).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 39m.
Bus takes on average 5h 52m.
Tickets start at around $54 (€44) compared to roughly $102 (€82) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $48 (€39). The journey takes 5h 52m versus 5h 4m 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, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra.
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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 7h01 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $38 |
The table below shows live departures for Lugo to Madrid buses for today, Sunday, May 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 11:59 PM Lugo, Estación de Autobuses | 6h31 | 6:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:59 PM Lugo, Estación de Autobuses | 7h01 | 7:00 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Supra Economy | 7:10 AM Lugo, Estación de Autobuses | 5h50 | 1:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy | 7:10 AM Lugo, Estación de Autobuses | 5h35 | 12:45 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:00 PM Lugo, Estación de Autobuses | 6h30 | 7:30 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:00 PM Lugo, Estación de Autobuses | 6h45 | 7:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:15 PM Lugo, Estación de Autobuses | 7h00 | 8:15 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:15 PM Lugo, Estación de Autobuses | 7h45 | 9:00 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:15 PM Lugo, Estación de Autobuses | 7h15 | 8:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy | 4:30 PM Lugo, Estación de Autobuses | 5h55 | 10:25 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy | 4:30 PM Lugo, Estación de Autobuses | 5h40 | 10:10 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Lugo to Madrid run on average 15 times per day, taking around 5h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) if you book in advance.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 267 miles (431 km) distance in 5h 40m.
Distance 267 miles (431 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 5h 40m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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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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