Find buses from Lisbon to Madrid

You can enjoy a range of facilities on board buses from Lisbon to Madrid, which makes this a great way to travel. On an Alsa bus to Madrid from Lisbon, which is the company that operates the most routes, you can enjoy air conditioning which will keep you cool for your journey. There are also toilets on board the buses, which is good as the journey is quite long. All seating is comfortable and you are provided with wi-fi and power outlets so you’ll remain connected throughout. You will also have access to a snack bar, should you run out of your own provisions. Entertainment is also provided on the back of each seat, so you will be kept occupied for the whole journey.

When you get a bus from Lisbon to Madrid, you’ll be able to enjoy great scenery throughout the journey. Departing Lisbon on the Vasco da Gama Bridge, you’ll get a great view of the city. Then you’ll travel through the Portuguese countryside, passing through beautiful cities such as Evora and crossing the border to Spain close to the Moorish city of Badajoz, which has great architecture. After you’ve reached Merida, you’ll go north through the Sierra de San Pedro, which has lots of wildlife. You’ll head east at the Roman city of Caceres, which will take you towards Madrid, passing through scenic bodies of water such as Embalse de Valdecanas.

On an Alsa bus to Madrid from Lisbon you will be able to take quite a bit in terms of personal belongings. You get up to 110lbs free as this journey is an international route. You cannot pay for any extra luggage on Alsa buses from Lisbon to Madrid though. Your luggage must be labelled with your identity and address in case they get lost. You are unable to transport food in your bags due to health and safety reasons. If you want, you can take surfing and skiing equipment with you too for an additional supplement, however, bicycles cannot be taken on this route. In addition to your hold luggage, you will also be able to take an item of hand luggage with you on the bus.

When you get a bus ticket from Lisbon to Madrid, you need to make sure that you have all the correct documentation with you before you board the bus. Whilst e-tickets are preferred for environmental reasons, you will also get the option to print off your ticket should you prefer a physical version of the ticket. You will need to present the QR code of the ticket to the bus driver in order to get on board the bus. Whilst this journey travels to another country, due to both being part of the Schengen area, you will not need to present a passport on the trip. It is recommended, however, that you have a form of identification on you should you be asked for it along the way.

All Lisbon to Madrid buses tend to depart from either Lisbon Sete Rios or Lisbon Humberto Delgado. Whilst those getting a bus to Madrid from Lisbon will arrive into either Madrid Mendez Alvaro, Madrid Barajas or Madrid Avenida de America. From popular attractions, such as Fonte Luminosa, you can get to Lisbon Humberto Delgado via the Vm metro line. Whilst the number 716 bus will take you to Sete Rios from the same attraction. From Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, you can get to Mendez Alvaro bus station on bus 102, Madrid Barajas on the C3 and 8 metro lines, or Avenida de America on the number 1 and 6 metro lines.

Search for bus tickets from Lisbon Humberto Delgado to Madrid Barajas for this week, starting at £11 one-way.

The most time-efficient journey by bus from Lisbon Humberto Delgado to Madrid Barajas currently available is 7h 50m. For this route, you may experience slight differences in travel time depending on the bus you book. Look for nonstop options when searching if possible. Take the ALSA bus from Lisbon Humberto Delgado and you’ll arrive in your destination quickly.

Some of the buses offering service from Lisbon Humberto Delgado to Madrid Barajas include FlixBus, BlaBlaBus, and Union Ivkoni. FlixBus, BlaBlaBus has recently been found to be the cheapest option available at £12 round-trip.

There’s 312.1 mi from Lisbon Humberto Delgado to Madrid Barajas. The distance via bus depends on which roads the driver takes - this can change mid-journey. The bus takes 7h 50m, normally.