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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lisbon to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lisbon to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a flight costs an average of €33.
Distance: 502 km
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€39 Average price Cheapest | €236 Average price | €84 Average price |
8h 36m Average total duration 8h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Travel from Lisbon to Madrid
Traveling from Lisbon to Madrid is simple, and you can choose between all of the major forms of transport. For a comfortable, leisurely way to travel, the sleeper train cannot be beaten. However, if you need to reach Madrid fast, a flight will always be the best option. Budget travellers can also investigate buses and car pooling services, which can deliver excellent value, even if they do take the longest.
Buses from Lisbon to Madrid
Every day, Avanza offers 3 direct buses from Lisbon to Madrid, with departures at 9:15 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. In all cases, the journey time is just over 8 hours 20 minutes, and no changes are required. Alsa also operates a single direct service from Lisbon Sete Rios to Madrid, which leaves at 9:00 p.m. and travels overnight, arriving at 7:00 a.m.
Trains from Lisbon to Madrid
If you want to travel by train from Lisbon to Madrid, Renfe runs a daily sleeper service between the two cities. This leaves Lisbon's Orienta station at 9:34 p.m. and arrives at Madrid Chamartin at 8:40 a.m., making it a great option if you want to save money on accommodation.
Flights from Lisbon to Madrid
Flights from Lisbon to Madrid are the most convenient way to travel between the 2 cities. Travelers can choose between flights operated by TAP Portugal, Iberia, Easyjet and Air Europa, with morning, afternoon and late evening departures. The journey time is 1 hour 15 minutes, and all flights touch down at Barajas Airport.
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FAQs: Travel from Lisbon to Madrid
Travel to Madrid easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lisbon to Madrid.
There are 3 travel options from Lisbon to Madrid. You can take a train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lisbon to Madrid is a coach with an average price of €8.
This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Madrid:
A coach is €17 less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Madrid costing on average €25.
Taking a coach costs €86 less than taking a train, which costs on average €94 for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel between Lisbon and Madrid is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 15 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a coach requires on average 7 h of travel time.
Taking a train requires on average 13 h 55 min of travel time.
You should expect to travel around 502 km from Lisbon to Madrid.
The average frequency per day from Lisbon to Madrid is:
- 5 coaches per day.
- Around 1 train per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Lisbon and Madrid as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Lisbon to Madrid:
- Coaches mostly leave from Lisboa, Gare Oriente and tend to arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Flights mostly leave from Humberto Delgado Airport and tend to arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
The following travel companies offer services from Lisbon to Madrid:
- Alsa, Gipsyy, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Ourbus, Rede Expressos or Union Ivkoni - Unibus can get you to Madrid by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with Ourbus from Lisbon to Madrid for €8 on Omio.
- EasyJet, Air Europa, Iberia, Ryanair, TAP Portugal, PGA-Portugalia Airlines, Vueling Airlines or Royal Air Maroc can get you to Madrid by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Ryanair from Lisbon to Madrid for €25 on Omio.
- Comboios De Portugal can take you to Madrid by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Comboios De Portugal from Lisbon to Madrid for €94.
Yes, there are direct routes from Lisbon to Madrid with the following travel companies:
- You can find 5 direct coaches per day to Madrid with Alsa, Gipsyy, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Rede Expressos or Union Ivkoni - Unibus.
Direct services to Madrid tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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