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Lisbon to Madrid Bus Schedule
Bus from Lisbon to Madrid: Journey Information
There are 40 intercity buses per day from Lisbon to Madrid. Traveling by bus from Lisbon to Madrid usually takes around 8 hours and 8 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in 7 hours and 5 minutes.
| Distance | 312 mi (502 km) |
| Shortest duration | 7h 5m |
| Cheapest price | TRY 561.89 |
| Trips per day | 38 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Bus lines | 2 |
How much is a bus ticket from Lisbon to Madrid?
Bus tickets for a trip from Lisbon to Madrid cost TRY 1,112.15 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.
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What bus companies travel from Lisbon to Madrid?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Lisbon to Madrid that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, FlixBus usually offers more choice, with 22 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 22 trips from Lisbon to Madrid, and usually makes the trip in about 8 hours and 6 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 Lisbon to Madrid
The bus takes an average of 8 hours and 8 minutes to cover the 312 miles from Lisbon to Madrid. However, the fastest bus only takes 7 hours and 5 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.
Because many passengers travel from Lisbon to Madrid at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for buses. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 5:00am and the last bus leaves at 10:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Lisbon to Madrid, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Lisbon?
Main departure station: Estação do Oriente
Buses to Madrid leave from 3 stations in Lisbon.
All bus stations in Lisbon:
Estação do Oriente
Lisbon (Airport)
Lisbon Sete Rios Bus Station
Where does the bus arrive in Madrid?
Main arrival station: Central Bus Station
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Madrid.
All bus stations in Madrid:
Central Bus Station
Madrid Airport (T4)
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