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Madrid to Lisbon Bus Schedule

Bus from Madrid to Lisbon: Journey Information

There are 20 intercity buses per day from Madrid to Lisbon. Traveling by bus from Madrid to Lisbon usually takes around 8 hours and 18 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	CA$17.94
	Trips per day	19
	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 CA$28.56 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 bus ticket prices from Madrid to Lisbon by month

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 CA$32. On the other hand, traveling on this route during July might cost you a bit more than usual. Bus tickets for July trips cost CA$72, on average. But no need to stress — booking your bus ticket in advance can help you snag cheaper tickets.

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 13 scheduled trips per day.

Bus	Daily Trips	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
FlixBus	13	8h 17m	CA$56.68
Gipsyy	8	8h 22m	CA$37.68

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 bus from Madrid to Lisbon

The bus takes an average of 8 hours and 18 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.

Tuesday is usually the day of the week when buses 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 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.

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

City Information

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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