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Museum of the Sanctuary of Fátima
Museum inside the sanctuary complex displaying votive offerings, liturgical objects, and material related to the history of the Fátima apparitions and pilgrimage.
Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$78
Fastest journey
9 h 10 m
Average duration
9 h 33 m
Buses per day
35
Distance
431 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Fátima is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Fátima will cost around $78 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
It's difficult to get from Madrid to Fátima without transferring at least once.
3186 · 3172
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Normal · NormalOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Fátima among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a flight costs an average of $27.
Distance: 267 miles (431 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$38 Average price Cheapest | $140 Average price | $106 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 40m Average total duration 8h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 37m Average total duration Fastest 4h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg 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 Madrid to Fátima:
A bus is $103 (€83) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Fátima costing on average $140 (€114).
Other travel options to Fátima take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 17m.
Bus takes on average 8h 10m.
Tickets start at around $38 (€30) compared to roughly $106 (€86) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $68 (€56). The journey takes 8h 10m versus 5h 34m 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.
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 Alsa | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 09:29AM | Duration 10h14 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 09:29AM | Duration 9h59 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 02:44PM | Duration 14h59 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 09:29AM | Duration 9h34 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 05:29PM | Duration 11h29 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 05:29PM | Duration 10h29 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 08:59AM | Duration 10h59 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 09:29AM | Duration 10h44 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 02:44PM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $61 |
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Fátima buses for today, Friday, June 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:05 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 11h30 | 7:35 PM Fátima, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 12h10 | 8:35 PM Fátima, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 11h35 | 8:35 PM Fátima, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
3186 · 3172 | 10:00 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 9h30 | 6:30 PM Fátima, Rotunda de Santo António (Hotel Virgem Maria) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 11h30 | 9:20 PM Fátima, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:00 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 10h59 | 8:59 AM Fátima, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:00 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 11h29 | 9:29 AM Fátima, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 9h40 | 7:40 AM Fátima, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:25 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 11h10 | 9:35 AM Fátima, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 9h10 | 7:40 AM Fátima, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 9h45 | 8:30 AM Fátima, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
3415 · 4761 | 11:45 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 10h44 | 9:29 AM Fátima, Rotunda de Santo António (Hotel Virgem Maria) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 10h40 | 9:35 AM Fátima, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, June 13 | |||||
Normal · Normal | 12:05 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 10h24 | 9:29 AM Fátima, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 12:05 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 12h25 | 11:30 AM Fátima, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 11h20 | 10:35 AM Fátima, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:25 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 11h40 | 11:05 AM Fátima, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 12:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 12h00 | 11:30 AM Fátima, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 12:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 9h59 | 9:29 AM Fátima, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 10h50 | 10:35 AM Fátima, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 11h10 | 11:05 AM Fátima, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
4821 · 3125 | 12:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 11h45 | 11:40 AM Fátima, Rotunda de Santo António (Hotel Virgem Maria) | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal · Normal | 6:40 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 11h49 | 5:29 PM Fátima, Terminal Rodoviário | 2 transfers | |
Normal+ Normal · Normal | 6:40 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 15h45 | 9:25 PM Fátima, Terminal Rodoviário | 2 transfers | |
Normal+ Normal · Normal | 7:00 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 15h25 | 9:25 PM Fátima, Terminal Rodoviário | 2 transfers | |
Normal+ Normal · Normal | 7:00 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 11h29 | 5:29 PM Fátima, Terminal Rodoviário | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal | 7:30 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 11h50 | 6:20 PM Fátima, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal · Normal | 8:00 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 14h25 | 9:25 PM Fátima, Terminal Rodoviário | 2 transfers | |
Normal+ Normal · Normal | 8:00 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 10h29 | 5:29 PM Fátima, Terminal Rodoviário | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 11h20 | 6:35 PM Fátima, Terminal Rodoviário | 1 transfer | |
Normal+ Normal · Normal | 8:20 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 14h05 | 9:25 PM Fátima, Terminal Rodoviário | 2 transfers | |
Normal+ Normal · Normal | 8:20 AM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 10h09 | 5:29 PM Fátima, Terminal Rodoviário | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Madrid to Fátima run on average 16 times per day, taking around 8h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€16) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 267 miles (431 km) distance in 9h 5m.
Distance 267 miles (431 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€16) |
Buses per day 16 |
Fastest bus 9h 5m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Fátima — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Fátima trip today.
Museum inside the sanctuary complex displaying votive offerings, liturgical objects, and material related to the history of the Fátima apparitions and pilgrimage.
Private museum with life-size wax figures narrating the story of the 1917 apparitions and key moments in Fátima's religious history.
Museum in nearby Fátima with sacred art, missionary collections, and ethnographic displays offering a broader cultural context beyond the shrine itself.
The vast esplanade in front of the basilica is the main gathering and candle procession space, essential for experiencing the scale of Fátima pilgrimages.
Small hamlet where the shepherd children lived, valued for preserved rural streetscapes and a more intimate, historical side of Fátima.
Peaceful devotional area outside the center, popular for walking, reflection, and visiting sites connected to the 1917 events.
A classic Portuguese cod dish made with shredded salted cod, onions, eggs, and matchstick potatoes. It is widely eaten across Portugal and commonly found in restaurants around Fátima.
Roast suckling pig with crisp skin, a celebrated specialty of central Portugal. It is especially associated with nearby Bairrada and is a popular regional choice for visitors in Fátima.
Slow-roasted kid goat, usually seasoned with garlic, olive oil, and herbs. This hearty roast is traditional in inland central Portugal and often served on festive occasions.
A well-known traditional restaurant in Fátima, respected for polished regional Portuguese cooking, quality service, and a classic dining room atmosphere.
An established Fátima restaurant known for traditional Portuguese dishes, grilled meats, and a dependable, family-friendly atmosphere near the sanctuary area.
A casual, long-running local favorite serving hearty Portuguese comfort food and generous portions in an informal traditional setting.
Fátima is generally affordable for pilgrims and tourists, with moderate hotel and restaurant prices by Portuguese standards.
Service is usually included. Locals often round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Small tips for taxis are appreciated but not expected.
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Fátima, Terminal Rodoviário -> Santuário de Fátima
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