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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Lisbon to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 4m. 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 train costs an average of €19, and a flight costs an average of €55.
Distance: 624 miles (1005 km)
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€189 Average price | €72 Average price | €33 Average price Cheapest |
6h 4m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 59m Average total duration 16h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 27m Average total duration 10h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
3.0 - 6.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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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.
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FAQs: Travel from Lisbon to Barcelona
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.
You can get from Lisbon to Barcelona 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel to Barcelona from Lisbon is a flight with an average price of $18 (€16).
This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Barcelona:
Taking a flight costs $18 (€16) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $35 (€32) for the same trip.
Taking a flight costs $150 (€135) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $167 (€151).
The fastest way to get to Barcelona from Lisbon is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 40 min.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 15 h 10 min.
Train takes on average 20 h 6 min.
You should expect to travel around 623 miles (1005 km) between Lisbon and Barcelona.
The average frequency per day from Lisbon to Barcelona is:
- 1 bus a day.
- 1 train per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Lisbon to 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 catch their bus from Lisboa, Gare Oriente and arrive in Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants.
- Most travelers take a flight from Humberto Delgado Airport to Barcelona El Prat Airport.
The following travel companies offer services from Lisbon to Barcelona:
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Ourbus or FlixBus for buses to Barcelona. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Alsa Lisbon to Barcelona tickets on Omio for $35 (€32).
- Vueling Airlines, Ryanair, easyJet, TAP Portugal, PGA-Portugalia Airlines, Iberia, GetJet Airlines, Air Europa or SATA Air Acores (2) can take you to Barcelona by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Vueling Airlines from Lisbon to Barcelona for $18 (€16).
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Barcelona by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Comboios De Portugal Lisbon to Barcelona tickets on Omio for $167 (€151).
Yes, there are direct services available from Lisbon to Barcelona with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with Alsa or FlixBus with 1 direct bus per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Barcelona as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Lisbon to Barcelona.
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