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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Lisbon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Lisbon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a flight costs an average of €24.
Distance: 502 km
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€23 Average price Cheapest | €144 Average price | €82 Average price |
6h 39m Average total duration 6h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 3m Average total duration Fastest 4h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 38m Average total duration 6h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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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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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Lisbon:
A bus is €14 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Lisbon costing on average €24.
A bus is €71 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Lisbon costing on average €81.
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 1m.
Bus takes on average 7h 29m.
- Around 33 buses per day.
- Around 21 flights per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Lisbon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Humberto Delgado Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios.
- Travel with Iberia, Air Europa, easyJet, Ryanair, TAP Portugal, PGA-Portugalia Airlines, Air Nostrum , Vueling Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Royal Air Maroc, Qatar Airways, regional jet to go to Lisbon by flight.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Intercity, Comboios De Portugal, Renfe, Renfe Viajeros to go to Lisbon by train.
- Travel with Alsa, Gipsyy, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Ourbus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Internorte, Alsa Supra, Rede Expressos, Empresa Municipal de Transportes to go to Lisbon by bus.
- 16 direct flights per day with Iberia, Air Europa, easyJet, Ryanair, TAP Portugal, PGA-Portugalia Airlines, Air Nostrum .
- 29 direct buses per day with Alsa, Gipsyy, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar, Internorte, Rede Expressos.
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