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Madrid to Lisbon Coach Timetable

Coach from Madrid to Lisbon: Journey Information

There are 20 intercity coaches per day from Madrid to Lisbon. Traveling by coach from Madrid to Lisbon usually takes around 8 hours and 18 minutes, but the fastest Gipsyy coach can make the trip in 7 hours and 29 minutes.

Distance312 mi (502 km)
Shortest duration7h 29m
Cheapest priceUS$12.77
Trips per day19
Most frequent serviceFlixBus
Coach lines2

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How much is a coach ticket from Madrid to Lisbon?

Bus tickets for a trip from Madrid to Lisbon cost US$20.33 on average. Opting to take a bus is a wallet-friendly way to make this trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.

Average coach ticket prices from Madrid to Lisbon by month

US$75US$60US$45US$30US$15DJFMAMJJASON
Bus tickets from Madrid to Lisbon are at their cheapest average price in February. This time of year usually offers the best deals on bus tickets for this route, with ticket prices around US$23. On the other hand, traveling on this route during July might cost you a bit more than usual. Bus tickets for July trips cost US$51, on average. But no need to stress — booking your bus ticket in advance can help you snag cheaper tickets.

What coach companies travel from Madrid to Lisbon?

There are two bus lines that have daily service from Madrid to Lisbon that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, FlixBus usually offers more choice, with 13 scheduled trips per day.

CoachDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
FlixBus138h 17mUS$40.34
Gipsyy88h 22mUS$26.82
  • First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 13 trips from Madrid to Lisbon, and usually makes the trip in about 8 hours and 17 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.

  • Gipsyy is a Portuguese bus company with trips across Portugal and Spain to cities such as Lisbon, Madrid, and Porto. Vehicles have an onboard restroom, complimentary WiFi, USB charging ports, and luggage space for surfboards, snowboards, and skis.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by coach from Madrid to Lisbon

The coach takes an average of 8 hours and 18 minutes to cover the 312 miles from Madrid to Lisbon. However, the fastest coach only takes 7 hours and 29 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Tuesday is usually the day of the week when coaches are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the coach, traveling mid-week is your best bet.

The first coach leaves at 00:00 and the last coach leaves at 23:00. To see the times for all coaches from Madrid to Lisbon, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 20 scheduled coaches that travel from Madrid to Lisbon every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 19 direct coaches, where you can stay on the same coach without having to transfer to a connecting coach at any point during your trip.

City Information

Station Information

Where does the coach leave from in Madrid?

Main departure station: Central Bus Station

Madrid has two coach stations with service to Lisbon.

All coach stations in Madrid:

  • Central Bus Station

  • Madrid Airport (T4)

Where does the coach arrive in Lisbon?

Main arrival station: Estação do Oriente

Coaches arrive in Lisbon at 3 stations, depending on which coach line you are traveling with.

Coach stations in Lisbon:

  • Estação do Oriente

  • Lisbon (Airport)

  • Lisbon Sete Rios Bus Station

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