4.9
4.6
Travel Information
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 €9. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 26m. 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 €9, and a flight costs an average of €20.
Distance: 502 km
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
€24 Average price Cheapest | €140 Average price | €83 Average price |
6h 22m Average total duration 5h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 26m Average total duration Fastest 4h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Lisbon to Madrid
How to get from Lisbon to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lisbon to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3162Cheapest
3162Fastest
UX1160Other options
R 4411 · R 485+00297IC 621 · R 485+00297IC 721 · R 485+00297
NormalNormalIB534UX1156IB540Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Feb 27
Feb 28
Mar 01
Mar 02
Mar 03
Mar 04
Mar 05
Mar 06
Mar 07
Mar 08
Mar 09
Mar 10
Mar 11
Mar 12
Mar 13
Mar 14
Mar 15
Mar 16
Mar 17
Mar 18
Mar 19
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.
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
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.
This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Madrid:
A bus is €11 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Madrid costing on average €21.
A bus is €73 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Madrid costing on average €83.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 55m.
Bus takes on average 7h 15m.
- Around 36 buses per day.
- Around 21 flights per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lisbon and Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Humberto Delgado Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Intercity, Renfe, Renfe (13), Comboios De Portugal to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Iberia, Air Europa, easyJet, Ryanair, TAP Portugal, PGA-Portugalia Airlines, Air Nostrum , Vueling Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, Gipsyy, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Rede Expressos, Ourbus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Internorte, Union Ivkoni - Unibus to go to Madrid by bus.
- 16 direct flights per day with Iberia, Air Europa, easyJet, Ryanair, TAP Portugal, PGA-Portugalia Airlines, Air Nostrum .
- 31 direct buses per day with Alsa, Gipsyy, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Ourbus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Internorte, Union Ivkoni - Unibus.
Travelling from Lisbon to Madrid: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
