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Madrid to Lisbon Bus Schedule
Bus from Madrid to Lisbon: Journey Information
There are 24 intercity buses per day from Madrid to Lisbon. Traveling by bus from Madrid to Lisbon usually takes around 8 hours and 14 minutes, but the fastest Gipsyy bus can make the trip in 7 hours and 29 minutes.
| Distance | 312 mi (502 km) |
| Shortest duration | 7h 29m |
| Cheapest price | $19.61 |
| Trips per day | 22 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Bus lines | 2 |
How much is a bus ticket from Madrid to Lisbon?
Bus tickets for a trip from Madrid to Lisbon cost $44.47 on average. Tickets cheaper than $44.47 are an excellent bargain. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Average bus ticket prices from Madrid to Lisbon by month
What bus 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 17 scheduled trips per day.
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 17 trips from Madrid to Lisbon, and usually makes the trip in about 8 hours and 13 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Madrid to Lisbon
The bus takes an average of 8 hours and 14 minutes to cover the 312 miles from Madrid to Lisbon. However, the fastest bus 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 bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Thursday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Thursday, 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 bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first bus leaves at 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Madrid to Lisbon, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
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Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Madrid?
Main departure station: Central Bus Station
Madrid has two bus stations with service to Lisbon.
All bus stations in Madrid:
Central Bus Station
Madrid Airport (T4)
Where does the bus arrive in Lisbon?
Main arrival station: Estação do Oriente
Buses arrive in Lisbon at 3 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
All bus stations in Lisbon:
Estação do Oriente
Lisbon (Airport)
Lisbon Sete Rios Bus Station
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