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Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona to Lisbon

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Lisbon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $63.

Distance: 624 miles (1005 km)

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Driving

$284

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$81

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$189

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$249

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8h 19m

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5h 19m

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12h 31m

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1.0 - 2.5kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Lisbon is a bus with an average price of $81 (€66).

This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Lisbon:

A bus is $107 (€87) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Lisbon costing on average $189 (€153).

A bus is $203 (€164) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Lisbon costing on average $284 (€230).

The fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Lisbon is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 19m.

Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:

Bus takes on average 11h 3m.

Train takes on average 21h 5m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Barcelona and Lisbon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Barcelona to Lisbon among Omio's users.

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from Barcelona to Lisbon

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

Our recommendation

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

  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    11:30 PM15h59
    Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    2:29 PMLisboa, Gare Oriente
    $331One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    11:30 PM15h59
    Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    2:29 PMLisboa, Gare Oriente
    $331One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • TAP PortugalTP1039
    10:40 PM2h00
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    11:40 PMHumberto Delgado Airport
    $3981One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • AlsaNormal
    7:45 AM16h44
    Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    11:29 PMLisboa, Gare Oriente
    $431One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    7:45 AM17h14
    Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    11:59 PMLisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios
    $431One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:10 AM15h55
    Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    6:05 PMLisboa, Gare Oriente
    $601One-way
    0 transfers
  • VuelingVY8482+FlixBusFlixBus
    12:05 PM7h25
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    6:30 PMLisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô)
    $1911One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY8482+FlixBusFlixBus
    12:05 PM7h55
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    7:00 PMLisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô)
    $1911One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY8468
    4:05 PM2h05
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    5:10 PMHumberto Delgado Airport
    $1941One-way
    0 transfers

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How to Travel from Barcelona to Lisbon

Traveling from Barcelona to Lisbon is simple and fast when you catch a flight. Trains and buses present an alternative to flying if you don't enjoy the experience, but flights will get you to the Portuguese capital in a couple of hours, while other forms of transport can take over 15 hours. Budget airlines operate on the route, so you should be able to find an affordable flight.

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Barcelona to Lisbon Travel Comparison

Average Price

Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

Bus

€73

17:15 h

1 Week Ahead

Flight

€43

1:55 h

1 Month Ahead



What is the best way to travel from Barcelona to Lisbon?

Cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Lisbon

Taking a flight with a budget airline is the cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Lisbon. Flights traveling from Barcelona to Lisbon depart from Barcelona-El Prat airport and take at least 1:55 h of flight time to arrive at Lisbon's Portela airport. Around 12 direct flights travel from Barcelona to Lisbon per day with the earliest departing Barcelona at 6:45 a.m. Airlines that travel directly from Barcelona to Lisbon include Vueling, TAP Portugal, Iberia, and British Airways.


Fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Lisbon

Taking a flight is the fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Lisbon. Flights depart from Barcelona-El Prat airport and arrive at Lisbon's Portela Airport after approximately 5 hours of travel time when transport to and from Barcelona and Lisbon's airports is taken into consideration. Flights from Barcelona to Lisbon require approximately 2 hours of flight time. Alternatively, buses traveling from Barcelona to Lisbon take over 17 hours to arrive in Lisbon.


Most popular way to travel from Barcelona to Lisbon

Taking a flight is the most popular way to travel from Barcelona to Lisbon. Taking a flight is at least 12 hours faster than traveling from Barcelona to Lisbon by bus. The convenient public transportation options from both Barcelona and Lisbon's airports to their respective city centers also help reduce the total travel time when flying between Barcelona and Lisbon.


How to get from Barcelona to Lisbon

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Barcelona to Lisbon, 86,62% of our customers do not hesitate to choose the flight as their preferred way to travel. Nowadays, passengers who want to fly around Europe have more options than ever before. With dozens of budget airlines covering several routes which connect to virtually all European countries, taking a flight to reach your desired destination is easy and inexpensive. The low fares and the short flight time are, among others, some of the reasons why our users choose the airplane as the best way to get from Barcelona to Lisbon, even if they have to face baggage limitations and long lines at check-in and security control. You can book your flights with Omio to make sure you are always taking the fastest route or getting the best deal. You can also add extra luggage and book securely with several methods of payment such as Apple Pay, PayPal and more.

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FAQs: Travel from Barcelona to Lisbon

Travel to Lisbon 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 Barcelona to Lisbon.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Barcelona and Lisbon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Lisbon is a bus with an average price of $81 (€66).

This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Lisbon:

A bus is $107 (€87) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Lisbon costing on average $189 (€153).

A bus is $203 (€164) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Lisbon costing on average $284 (€230).

The fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Lisbon is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 19m.

Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:

Bus takes on average 11h 3m.

Train takes on average 21h 5m.

The distance from Barcelona to Lisbon is approximately 624 miles (1005 km).
The average frequency per day from Barcelona to Lisbon is:
  • Around 60 flights per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Lisbon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Barcelona to Lisbon:
  • Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Humberto Delgado Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Lisboa, Gare Oriente.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Barcelona to Lisbon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Vueling, easyJet, Ryanair, TAP Portugal, PGA-Portugalia Airlines, Iberia, Air Europa, GetJet Airlines, Airhub Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Royal Air Maroc, Air France, Air Nostrum, Qatar Airways to go to Lisbon by flight.
  • Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Internorte, BlaBlaCar, Gipsyy to go to Lisbon by bus.
  • Travel with AVE, iryo to go to Lisbon by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Barcelona to Lisbon with the following travel companies:
  • 14 direct flights per day with Vueling, easyJet, Ryanair, TAP Portugal, PGA-Portugalia Airlines, Iberia, GetJet Airlines, Airhub Airlines.
  • 3 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Internorte, BlaBlaCar, Gipsyy.
Omio customers who travel from Barcelona to Lisbon often also extend their vacation to go to Porto, Madrid, Paris, Sintra, Seville. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lisbon and these popular destinations at a great price.
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