Cheap Bus and Carpool Tickets in Portugal

Bus travel in Portugal is one of the most affordable ways to get around. Prices vary depending on distance and route: Short trips between nearby cities are usually budget-friendly. In the last 12 months, the average ticket price for domestic routes was $24. Long-distance journeys connecting major hubs are more expensive but still offer great value. International routes to neighboring countries are higher priced but often cheaper than flights.
Example fares in Portugal:
Lisbon ↔ Madrid (average: $28)
Porto ↔ Lisbon (average: $13)
Lisbon ↔ Seville (average: $28)

While you can choose between different transports, Buses and Carpools are usually the most convenient and cost-effective way to explore Portugal:
- Bus: 18968 routes
- Carpool: 4961 routes

Booking a bus or train ticket is simple and flexible: Online with Busbud, you can compare schedules and operators, reserve your seat in advance and pay securely by selecting your preferred method and currency. You can also download our App: Get it on Google Play, Download on the App Store.

When buying Bus or Train tickets in Portugal with Busbud we accept the following payment methods: American Express, China Union Pay, Diners Club Canada, Discover Click to Pay, JCB payment, Google Pay
Currency: Euro (EUR) is the main currency.

The bus is the most popular way to travel from Lisbon to Madrid
Travel time: 8h 13m
Ticket prices: From $28
Frequency: 41 departures daily
Recommended operators: BlaBlaCar Bus, Rede Expressos, FlixBus, ALSA, Autna, Euroscoach, Vamus Algarve, Gipsyy, KLR Bus, Autocares Lazara SA

The buses connecting with major cities in neighbouring countries are:
Lisbon ↔ Madrid, Spain
Lisbon ↔ Seville, Spain
Porto ↔ Paris, France

You can find trains and bus routes to and from some major airports. For example: Porto Airport, Lisbon Airport, Faro Airport, Ponta Delgada Airport, Funchal Airport