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How to travel from Madrid to Lisbon
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4.6Travel Information between Madrid and Lisbon
 Distance | 502 km |
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 Available travel modes | Coach or flight |
 Ticket price range | - €50 |
 Cheapest mode | Coach • €15 • 7 h 25 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • €50 • 1 h 20 min |
 Popular travel companies | Alsa, easyJet or Renfe Intercity |
Travel 502 km by coach or flight between Madrid and Lisbon. The most popular travel providers which serve this trip are Alsa, easyJet or Renfe Intercity among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach, flight or train from Madrid to Lisbon.
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How to get from Madrid to Lisbon by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Madrid to Lisbon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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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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.
FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Lisbon
There are 2 travel options from Madrid to Lisbon: coach or flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Lisbon is a coach with an average price of €15.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Lisbon:
Taking a coach costs €35 less than taking a flight, which costs on average €50 for the same trip.
A coach is less than a train with an average ticket price of from Madrid to Lisbon.
The fastest way to get to Lisbon from Madrid is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 20 min.
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Taking a coach requires on average 7 h 25 min of travel time.
The distance between Madrid and Lisbon is around 502 km.
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Lisbon is:
- 6 coaches a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Lisbon from Madrid as scheduled services by coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Madrid to Lisbon:
- Most travellers catch their coach from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Lisbon, Avenida da Liberdade (Monumento aos Mortos da Grande Guerra).
- Most travellers catch their flight from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Lisbon Portela Airport.
The following travel companies offer services from Madrid to Lisbon:
- Travel with Alsa, Gipsyy, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Infobus, Avanza, Ourbus, Eurolines Switzerland, BlaBlaCar, Movelia, Alsa Supra, ALIANZA LIS EUR or Rede Expressos to go to Lisbon by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Alsa Madrid to Lisbon tickets on Omio for €14.
- Travel with easyJet, Air Europa, Iberia, Ryanair, TAP Portugal, PGA-Portugalia Airlines, Air Nostrum, Bulgaria Air, Vueling Airlines, White Airways, Royal Air Maroc or regional jet to go to Lisbon by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Iberia Madrid to Lisbon tickets on Omio for €50.
Yes, there are direct routes from Madrid to Lisbon with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 6 direct coaches a day to Lisbon with Alsa, Gipsyy, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Avanza or Rede Expressos.
Direct services to Lisbon 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 route.
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