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Which bus from Lisbon to Madrid is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Lisbon to Madrid. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like ALSA, Rede Expressos or Gipsyy. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
from £13
tomorrow
from £13
Thursday
from £15
Friday
from £12
Saturday
from £13
Sunday
from £20
Monday
from £16

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    8h 50m
    0
    20:50
    Lisbon
    Oriente Station
    05:40
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £13
  • Gipsyy
    8h 54m
    0
    10:15
    Lisbon
    Oriente Station
    19:09
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    Gipsyy
    Premium Economy
    £16
  • Rede Expressos
    9h 14m
    0
    08:00
    Lisbon
    Sete Rios Bus Stop
    17:14
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    Rede Expressos
    Economy
    £22
  • ALSA
    9h 14m
    0
    08:00
    Lisbon
    Sete Rios Bus Stop
    17:14
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £25
  • Internorte Transportes
    9h 45m
    0
    14:45
    Lisbon
    Oriente Station
    00:30
    Madrid
    Benavente Coach Station
    0
    Internorte Transportes
    Basic
    £59

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Gipsyy
    8h 29m
    0
    22:30
    Lisbon
    Oriente Station
    06:59
    Madrid
    Mendez Alvaro Train Station
    0
    Gipsyy
    Premium Economy
    £13
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    8h 30m
    0
    09:45
    Lisbon
    Oriente Station
    18:15
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    BlaBlaCar Bus
    Economy
    £17
  • FlixBus
    8h 50m
    0
    20:50
    Lisbon
    Oriente Station
    05:40
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £18
  • Rede Expressos
    9h 30m
    0
    12:45
    Lisbon
    Sete Rios Bus Stop
    22:15
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    Rede Expressos
    Economy
    £22
  • ALSA
    9h 14m
    0
    08:00
    Lisbon
    Sete Rios Bus Stop
    17:14
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £25

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • ALSA
    9h 30m
    0
    12:45
    Lisbon
    Sete Rios Bus Stop
    22:15
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £15
  • Gipsyy
    8h 54m
    0
    10:15
    Lisbon
    Oriente Station
    19:09
    Madrid
    Mendez Alvaro Train Station
    0
    Gipsyy
    Premium Economy
    £18
  • FlixBus
    8h 30m
    0
    12:45
    Lisbon
    Oriente Station
    21:15
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £20
  • Rede Expressos
    9h 30m
    0
    12:45
    Lisbon
    Sete Rios Bus Stop
    22:15
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    Rede Expressos
    Economy
    £22
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    8h 30m
    0
    09:45
    Lisbon
    Oriente Station
    18:15
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    BlaBlaCar Bus
    Economy
    £22

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    8h 30m
    0
    12:45
    Lisbon
    Oriente Station
    21:15
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £12
  • Gipsyy
    8h 29m
    0
    22:30
    Lisbon
    Oriente Station
    06:59
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    Gipsyy
    Basic
    £19
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    8h 30m
    0
    09:45
    Lisbon
    Oriente Station
    18:15
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    BlaBlaCar Bus
    Economy
    £20
  • Rede Expressos
    9h 30m
    0
    12:45
    Lisbon
    Sete Rios Bus Stop
    22:15
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    Rede Expressos
    Economy
    £22
  • ALSA
    9h 14m
    0
    08:00
    Lisbon
    Sete Rios Bus Stop
    17:14
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Basic
    £25

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    8h 30m
    0
    12:45
    Lisbon
    Oriente Station
    21:15
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £13
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    8h 30m
    0
    09:45
    Lisbon
    Oriente Station
    18:15
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    BlaBlaCar Bus
    Economy
    £17
  • Rede Expressos
    9h 14m
    0
    08:00
    Lisbon
    Sete Rios Bus Stop
    17:14
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    Rede Expressos
    Economy
    £22
  • ALSA
    9h 14m
    0
    08:00
    Lisbon
    Sete Rios Bus Stop
    17:14
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Basic
    £25
  • Gipsyy
    8h 54m
    0
    10:15
    Lisbon
    Oriente Station
    19:09
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    Gipsyy
    Premium Economy
    £25

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    8h 30m
    0
    12:45
    Lisbon
    Oriente Station
    21:15
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £20
  • Rede Expressos
    9h 14m
    0
    08:00
    Lisbon
    Sete Rios Bus Stop
    17:14
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    Rede Expressos
    Economy
    £22
  • ALSA
    9h 14m
    0
    08:00
    Lisbon
    Sete Rios Bus Stop
    17:14
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Basic
    £25
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    8h 30m
    0
    09:45
    Lisbon
    Oriente Station
    18:15
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    BlaBlaCar Bus
    Economy
    £39
  • Gipsyy
    9h 24m
    0
    09:45
    Lisbon
    Sete Rios Bus Stop
    19:09
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    Gipsyy
    Basic
    £40

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    8h 30m
    0
    12:45
    Lisbon
    Oriente Station
    21:15
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £16
  • Rede Expressos
    9h 14m
    0
    08:00
    Lisbon
    Sete Rios Bus Stop
    17:14
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    Rede Expressos
    Economy
    £22
  • ALSA
    9h 30m
    0
    12:45
    Lisbon
    Sete Rios Bus Stop
    22:15
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    £23
  • Gipsyy
    8h 59m
    0
    22:00
    Lisbon
    Sete Rios Bus Stop
    06:59
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    0
    Gipsyy
    Economy
    £31
  • Internorte Transportes
    9h 45m
    0
    14:45
    Lisbon
    Oriente Station
    00:30
    Madrid
    Benavente Coach Station
    0
    Internorte Transportes
    Economy
    £57

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Lisbon and Madrid?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Lisbon to Madrid. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 93 daily coaches from Lisbon to Madrid. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 69 daily coaches between Lisbon and Madrid.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 237 coaches from Lisbon to Madrid, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Lisbon and Madrid, with 164 offers.

All facts for Lisbon to Madrid bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like ALSA, Rede Expressos and Gipsyy that travel daily 82 times by bus from Lisbon to Madrid in one click. Book your Lisbon to Madrid bus ticket starting from £12!

Cheapest Bus £12
Fastest Bus 7h 30m
Earliest Coach 07:00
Latest Coach 22:30
Daily Bus Connections 82 Ø
Distance 502.5 km
Coach Companies ALSA, Rede Expressos, Gipsyy, FlixBus, Internorte Transportes and BlaBlaCar Bus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Lisbon to Madrid?

Every day, 82 buses from 6 coach companies leave Lisbon for Madrid. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 08/07/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 07/07
Tuesday 08/07
£16
Wednesday 09/07
£18
Thursday 10/07
£18
Friday 11/07
£13
Saturday 12/07
£13
Sunday 13/07
£20
Monday 14/07
£25
Tuesday 15/07
£25
Wednesday 16/07
£16
Thursday 17/07
£13
Friday 18/07
£14
Saturday 19/07
£25
Sunday 20/07
£30
Monday 21/07
£19
Tuesday 22/07
£22
Wednesday 23/07
£25
Thursday 24/07
£12
Friday 25/07
£22
Saturday 26/07
£28
Sunday 27/07
£23
Monday 28/07
£25
Tuesday 29/07
£21
Wednesday 30/07
£25
Thursday 31/07
£25
Friday 01/08
£30
Saturday 02/08
£22
Sunday 03/08

The cheapest time to travel from Lisbon to Madrid

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Lisbon to Madrid, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £12, Friday is the cheapest day for a coach from Lisbon to Madrid. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £20.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Lisbon to Madrid, with £12. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £16.

How to save money travelling from Lisbon to Madrid

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Lisbon to Madrid in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Lisbon to Madrid, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Lisbon to Madrid are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Lisbon to Madrid?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Lisbon to Madrid timetable.

FlixBus from Lisbon to Madrid

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Lisbon to Madrid:

Cheapest Price £12
Fastest Coach 8h 25m
Earliest Coach 09:35
Last Coach 21:50
Daily Connections 7 Ø
Found on 08/07/2025

Gipsyy from Lisbon to Madrid

Gipsyy

Here you will find the key facts about the Gipsyy bus route Lisbon to Madrid:

Cheapest Price £13
Fastest Coach 8h 29m
Earliest Coach 09:45
Last Coach 22:30
Daily Connections 9 Ø
Found on 08/07/2025

BlaBlaCar Bus from Lisbon to Madrid

BlaBlaCar Bus

Here you will find the key facts about the BlaBlaCar Bus bus route Lisbon to Madrid:

Cheapest Price £17
Fastest Coach 8h 20m
Earliest Coach 09:45
Last Coach 22:00
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 08/07/2025
In total 6 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

Latest reviews for coach companies on the route Lisbon - Madrid

BlaBlaCar Bus
Tauan, 28/08/2024

el autobús era demasiado apretado, sin entrada USB, y aire acondicionado flojo(en verano), el conductor super borde. el viaje ha sido horrible. Nunca mas viajo con blablacar

All bus stations and stops in Lisbon and Madrid

Here is a map with all coach stations in Lisbon and Madrid. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Lisbon to Madrid? Compare all modes of transports from Lisbon to Madrid.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Lisbon to Madrid

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Lisbon to Madrid. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Lisbon to Madrid bus

How much does a Lisbon Madrid coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Lisbon Madrid bus trip is available from £12 and takes 8h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Lisbon to Madrid?

This connection is offered by 6 companies with ticket prices ranging from £12 to £101. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Madrid.

How many connections are available for the Lisbon Madrid route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Lisbon to Madrid is offered by roughly 82 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Madrid from Lisbon take?

The quickest coach from Lisbon to Madrid is provided by Rede Expressos and takes 7h 30m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £27. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Lisbon to Madrid?

The earliest bus to Madrid departs from Lisbon at 07:00. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Lisbon to Madrid?

The latest bus to Madrid departs from Lisbon at 22:30. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Lisbon Madrid route?

Passengers looking to travel from Lisbon to Madrid can travel with ALSA, Rede Expressos and Gipsyy. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Lisbon and Madrid?

You can check all the direct connections between Lisbon and Madrid by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: ALSA, Rede Expressos and Gipsyy.

What can I take with me on the bus to Madrid from Lisbon?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Lisbon Madrid bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Lisbon Madrid bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Lisbon to Madrid on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Lisbon to Madrid

Basic
Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

Premium Economy
PremiumEconomy

A mix between Economy and Business, it offers extra legroom, WI-FI and possible snacks.

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