How to get from Lugo to Madrid
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Lugo to Madrid by price and travel time.
- 431 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 5h 35m
- 6 bus departures a day with ALSA
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Lugo to Madrid. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 35m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 431 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 15, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
431 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €22Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 4h 55mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €17Checked Oct 15 | 5h 35mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€22Omio catalogue, Oct 204h 55m · directSee Train details
- Bus€17Checked Oct 155h 35m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Lugo to Madrid: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Lugo → Madrid BarajasbusALSA·5h 35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Lugo to Madrid
ALSA runs 6 scheduled departures a day, the first at 09:10 and the last at 18:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALSAbus | 6 | 09:10 | 18:30 |
| Renfetrain | 1 | 05:18 | 05:18 |
All departuresALSA
- 09:10
- 09:55
- 12:30
- 15:00
- 15:15
- 18:30
All departuresRenfe
- 05:18
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with ALSA, Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Lugo to Madrid works
Start with a ALSA bus from Lugo to Madrid Barajas, about 5h 35m. In total it's roughly €17 over 5h 35m, direct, no transfers.
Lugo to Madrid: common questions
How long does it take to get from Lugo to Madrid?
The most useful route takes about 5h 35m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Lugo to Madrid?
The first bus with ALSA leaves at 09:10 and the last at 18:30, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Lugo to Madrid?
6 a day with ALSA, between 09:10 and 18:30.
When is the first train from Lugo to Madrid?
The first train with Renfe leaves at 05:18 and the last at 05:18, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Lugo to Madrid?
1 a day with Renfe, between 05:18 and 05:18.
How far is Madrid from Lugo?
About 431 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Lugo to Madrid cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €17 to €28. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Lugo to Madrid?
On this route you travel with ALSA, Renfe.
What is the cheapest way to get from Lugo to Madrid?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: ALSA
Route calculated: 15 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 15 Oct 2026