How to travel from Lisbon to Barcelona

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Travel Information from Lisbon to Barcelona

distanceDistance623 miles (1005 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$41 - $174
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $41 (€35) • 15 h 10 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $65 (€56) • 1 h 50 min
carriersPopular travel companiesAlsa, Vueling Airlines or Renfe Intercity

Travel 623 miles (1005 km) by train, bus or flight from Lisbon to Barcelona. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Alsa, Vueling Airlines or Renfe Intercity among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Lisbon to Barcelona.

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from Lisbon to Barcelona

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

Our recommendation
bus

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

Alsa
03:15PM14h50
Lisbon
07:05AMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
$421One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
Alsa
03:15PM14h50
Lisbon
07:05AMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
$421One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
PGA-Portugalia Airlines
10:40PM1h50
Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
01:30AMBarcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
$1931One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Alsa
03:15PM15h05
Lisbon
07:20AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
$421One-way
1 transfer
Alsa
02:45PM15h20
Lisbon, Gare Rodoviaria Sete Rios
07:05AMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
$421One-way
1 transfer
Alsa
02:45PM15h35
Lisbon, Gare Rodoviaria Sete Rios
07:20AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
$421One-way
1 transfer
easyJet
06:45AM1h55
Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
09:40AMBarcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
$1481One-way
0 transfers
Vueling
09:05PM2h00
Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
12:05AMBarcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
$1321One-way
0 transfers
Vueling
10:00PM2h00
Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
01:00AMBarcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
$1321One-way
0 transfers

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 How to Travel from Lisbon to Barcelona?

If you wish to travel from Lisbon to Barcelona, you will find that there are two available methods of transportation. Traveling by bus or by plane are the most convenient ways to reach Barcelona from Lisbon. The bus typically takes around 19 hours and 41 minutes with routes operating every day of the week. On the other hand, traveling by plane would only take 1 hour and 55 minutes and also offers departures every day. 

What is the Cheapest Way To Get from Lisbon to Barcelona?

The cheapest way to travel from Lisbon to Barcelona is generally by using the plane. Nonetheless, this depends on when you book your ticket. If you book just a few days in advance, buses might be more affordable. It is important to keep in mind that most bus routes require at least one transfer and the average journey can about a day. There are usually 33 bus trips per day, and they are operated by Eurolines, Alsa and FlixBus. Flights conveniently take you directly from Lisbon to Barcelona in just a few hours. There are a little over 30 flights per day, and the routes are operated by Air Europa, Iberia, KLM, PGA, TAP Portugal, and Vueling.

What is the Fastest Way to Travel from Lisbon to Barcelona?

The fastest way to travel from Lisbon and Barcelona is undoubtedly by plane. If you would opt for taking a bus to the final destination, not only would you encounter at least one transfer on average, but a journey by bus that lasts around 20 hours or more. On the other hand, planes conveniently depart from Lisbon Portela Airport (LPA) and arrive at the Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) in two hours. 

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Travel from Lisbon to Barcelona by Bus

Traveling by bus from Lisbon to Barcelona is quite simple. You will find that the first buses will usually depart at around 6:00 a.m. with the last ones leaving at 9:30 p.m. You can catch a bus from multiple stations around the city, including Lisbon Gare Oriente, Aeropuerto Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado and Lisbon Sete Rios. In Barcelona, you will have the choice to arrive in Barcelona Estación Nord and Barcelona Sants Station, and the city center can be conveniently reached by subway or bus from either station. The average journey takes 19 hours and 40 minutes. There are usually about 33 buses that leave daily with at least one connection. Travelers will be able to choose between a number of operators, including FlixBus, Euroline, and Alsa.

Travel from Lisbon to Barcelona by Plane

The quickest and most convenient way to travel the route from Lisbon to Barcelona is by plane. You will find that about 30 to 40 planes are traveling directly or with one layover daily, with an average journey time of two hours. You will depart from the Lisbon Portela Airport (LPA) and arrive at the Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN), both of which are conveniently located just a short bus or metro ride from the city center. The flights are operated by Air Europa, Iberia, KLM, PGA, TAP Portugal, and Vueling. Vueling is the flight operator that caters the cheapest and fastest routes.​

How to get from Lisbon to Barcelona

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Lisbon to Barcelona, 87,78% 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 Lisbon to Barcelona, 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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All travel companies: Airlines, Train and Bus from Lisbon to Barcelona

Find the best route to Barcelona from Lisbon with Comboios De Portugal, Eastern Airways and Air Nostrum. Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most affordable trip has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.

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 to Barcelona from Lisbon.

Lisbon to Barcelona travel information with Comboios De Portugal:

  • Average Duration: 25 h 26 min
  • Comboios De Portugal frequency: 1 a day

      FAQs: Travel from Lisbon to Barcelona

      FAQs: Travel to Barcelona 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 Lisbon to Barcelona.
      FAQs

      You can get from Lisbon to Barcelona 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.

      The cheapest way to go to Barcelona from Lisbon is by taking a bus, which costs on average $41 (€35).

      This is compared to other ways of getting from Lisbon to Barcelona:

      A bus is $24 (€21) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $65 (€56) from Lisbon to Barcelona.

      A bus is $133 (€115) less than a train with an average ticket price of $174 (€150) from Lisbon to Barcelona.

      The fastest way to get to Barcelona from Lisbon is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 50 min.

      Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:

      Getting to Barcelona by bus takes 15 h 10 min on average.

      Train takes 20 h 6 min on average.

      The distance is approximately 623 miles (1005 km) from Lisbon to Barcelona.

      The average frequency per day from Lisbon to Barcelona is:

      • 1 bus a day.
      • Around 1 train per day.

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

      These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Lisbon to Barcelona:

      • Most travelers who book a bus ticket from Lisbon to Barcelona depart from Lisbon, Avenida da Liberdade (Monumento aos Mortos da Grande Guerra) to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants.
      • Most travelers take a flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Barcelona El Prat Airport.

      The following travel companies offer services from Lisbon to Barcelona:

      • Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Ourbus, Eurolines Switzerland, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Infobus, ALIANZA LIS EUR or Alianza Iberica can take you to Barcelona by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Alsa from Lisbon to Barcelona for $34 (€29).
      • Travel with Vueling Airlines, Ryanair, easyJet, TAP Portugal, Iberia, PGA-Portugalia Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Air Europa, Air France, Air Nostrum, Eurowings, SATA Air Acores (2) or Eastern Airways to go to Barcelona by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Vueling Airlines Lisbon to Barcelona tickets on Omio for $49 (€42).
      • Travel with Renfe Intercity or Comboios De Portugal for trains to Barcelona. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Comboios De Portugal Lisbon to Barcelona tickets on Omio for $175 (€151).

      Yes, there are direct routes from Lisbon to Barcelona with the following travel companies:

      • You can check for a direct bus to Barcelona with Alsa or FlixBus with 1 direct bus per day.

      Direct services to Barcelona 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 journey.

      Many of our customers who book a trip from Lisbon to Barcelona often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Madrid, Paris, Valencia, Seville or Zaragoza. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Lisbon and Barcelona itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Barcelona and any of these top destinations today!
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