How to travel from Madrid to Lisbon

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Travel Information between Madrid and Lisbon

distanceDistance502 km
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, coach or flight
priceTicket price range€8 - €92
cheapestCheapest modeCoach • €8 • 7 h 25 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • €25 • 1 h 20 min
carriersPopular travel companiesAlsa, easyJet or Renfe Viajeros

Take a train, coach or flight to travel 502 km between Madrid and Lisbon. The most popular travel providers which serve this route are Alsa, easyJet or Renfe Viajeros among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach, flight or train from Madrid to Lisbon.

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from Madrid to Lisbon

How to get from Madrid to Lisbon by train, bus or flight.

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bus

The best way to travel from Madrid to Lisbon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Gipsyy
10:30AM7h55
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
05:25PMLisboa, Oriente
631One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBusFlixBus
12:55AM7h50
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
07:45AMLisboa, Oriente
551One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Air Europaux1159
06:30AM1h20
Madrid Barajas Airport
06:50AMHumberto Delgado Airport
2661One-way
0 transfers
Other options
FlixBusFlixBus
08:25AM8h55
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
04:20PMLisboa, Oriente
601One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:00AM8h10
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
03:10PMLisboa, Oriente
631One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:20AM8h50
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
03:10PMLisboa, Oriente
581One-way
0 transfers
easyJetU26724
09:40AM1h25
Madrid Barajas Airport
10:05AMHumberto Delgado Airport
2021One-way
0 transfers
easyJetU27652
10:30PM1h25
Madrid Barajas Airport
10:55PMHumberto Delgado Airport
1971One-way
0 transfers
IberiaIB539
11:00PM1h25
Madrid Barajas Airport
11:25PMHumberto Delgado Airport
2501One-way
0 transfers

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General Information About the Journey from Madrid to Lisbon

The distance between the two cities is over 600 km so travelling from Madrid to Lisbon is a significant journey with buses taking in excess of 8 hours, and the train journey lasting for over 10. There are a few direct flights with Easyjet and Tap Portugal that can halve the nearest competitor's travel time with a 4 hour flight.

Buses from Madrid to Lisbon

Travelling from Madrid to Lisbon by bus is fairly simple. The two main companies operating are Eurolines Switzerland, and Avanza, both leaving from Estación Sur de Autobuses at the Méndez Álvaro Interchange. Buses start at 09.15 am and are available throughout the day with the last bus leaving at 11.00 pm. Travel time varies from 8 hours to 13 hours depending on if the service is direct. Prices are around the £33 level.

Trains from Madrid to Lisbon

Trains are an alternative method of travelling from Madrid to Lisbon. There is one service daily, operating from the Madrid Chamartin Station. The train leaves Madrid at 09.50 pm, arriving at the Santa Apolonia station in Lisbon at 07.30 am and costing £48.15. This is a direct service.

Flights from Madrid to Lisbon

There are at least 14 different airlines operating flights travelling from Madrid to Lisbon so there are flights at most times of the day, but costs can vary enormously. The cheapest flight will be around £117 with Easyjet- this is a 4 hour direct flight. Prices range up to over £1,000 and many flights require a change of plane during the journey meaning that this can be a slow, as well as an expensive, travel option.

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Travel on Alsa, Ryanair and FlixBus travel to Lisbon from Madrid at great prices. Omio finds you travel times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies all in one place.

Comboios Portugal (CP) is the main travel company in Portugal operating medium and long-distance train services operating across Portugal. CP train types include International (IN) which connect Portugal with Spain and France; Alfa Pendular (AP) operating high-speed trains up to 220 km/h between Porto, Lisbon and Faro; Intercidades, long-distance trains operating up to 200km/h; Inter-Regional (IR), which offer medium distance services; and Regional, CP's local services. There are two types of fares available for CP trains: Promo (booked 5-60 days in advance and non-refundable) and Normal (refundable for a fee) available for both 1st and 2nd class tickets. Take a travel with CP between Madrid and Lisbon.

    Alsa is the main travel operator in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK travel operator National Express. Alsa offers a wide variety of national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers every year. Apart from the Standard fare, Alsa provides ticket types like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes for those looking to save money on travel journeys. While most travellers don’t mind travelling on normal travel with basic services like toilets, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe travel like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.

      EasyJet is a British multinational low-cost airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN). It’s the largest UK-based carrier based on the number of passengers carried. EasyJet flies to over 150 destinations across Europe and North Africa, making it a popular budget airline for travellers. To keep fares as low as possible, easyJet tickets are non-refundable and no complimentary snacks are provided onboard. All fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for carry-on luggage and checked luggage.

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