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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 €26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.0 - 2.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, and a flight costs an average of €71.
Distance: 624 miles (1005 km)
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6h 22m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 48m Average total duration 16h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
3.0 - 6.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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How to get from Barcelona to Lisbon by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Barcelona to Lisbon is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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 |
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Bus |
€73 |
17:15 h |
1 Week Ahead |
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€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.
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You can get from Barcelona to Lisbon 2 different ways: bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Lisbon is a bus with an average price of $27 (€24).
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Lisbon:
Taking a bus costs $10 (€9) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $37 (€33).
The fastest way to get to Lisbon from Barcelona is by flight with an average travel time of 2 h.
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Bus takes on average 15 h 30 min.
The distance from Barcelona to Lisbon is approximately 623 miles (1005 km).
The average frequency per day from Barcelona to Lisbon is:
- 5 buses per day.
- 41 flights a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Lisbon as scheduled services by bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Barcelona to Lisbon:
- Buses mostly leave from Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants and tend to arrive in Lisboa, Gare Oriente.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Humberto Delgado Airport.
The following travel companies offer services from Barcelona to Lisbon:
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus or Ourbus to go to Lisbon by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Alsa Barcelona to Lisbon tickets on Omio for $27 (€24).
- Travel with Vueling Airlines, Ryanair, easyJet, TAP Portugal, Iberia, PGA-Portugalia Airlines, Air Europa, GetJet Airlines, Air France or Royal Air Maroc for flights to Lisbon. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Vueling Airlines Barcelona to Lisbon tickets on Omio for $37 (€33).
Yes, there are direct services available from Barcelona to Lisbon with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with Alsa or FlixBus with 3 direct buses per day.
- Direct flight available with Vueling Airlines, Ryanair, TAP Portugal or PGA-Portugalia Airlines 11 direct flights per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Lisbon as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Barcelona and Lisbon.
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