How to travel from Lisbon to Madrid

International travel from Lisbon, Portugal to Madrid, Spain is: Unrestricted.

Can I enter Spain if coming from Portugal?

Entry into Spain is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Portugal.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Madrid if traveling from Lisbon?

Conditions of entry:

• There are no current restrictions

What measures do I need to follow in Madrid, Spain due to the pandemic?

All travelers in Spain must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

• Social distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 11/17/22; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your upcoming trip between Lisbon and Madrid.

The current restriction level for returning to Lisbon, Portugal from Spain is: Unrestricted.

Am I allowed to reenter Lisbon, Portugal from Madrid, Spain?

Reentering Portugal is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Spain

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Lisbon from Madrid?

• There are no current restrictions

Which rules do I need to follow in Lisbon, Portugal regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to Portugal must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 2 metre (s) (7 feet)
• Face masks: Recommended

The information above was last checked on 11/17/22. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Lisbon from Madrid here.

You can travel from Lisbon to Madrid 4 different ways: bus, ferry, flight or train.

The cheapest way to travel to Madrid from Lisbon is by taking a train with an average price of $3 (€3).

This is compared to other travel options to Madrid:

Taking a train is about $108 (€98) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $111 (€101) for this trip.

Taking a train is about $63 (€58) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $67 (€61) for this route.

The quickest way to travel from Lisbon to Madrid is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 15 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, getting to Madrid by bus can take on average 6 h 40 min.

In comparison, taking a train requires on average 15 h 5 min   of travel time.

You should expect to travel around 311 miles (502 km) between Lisbon and Madrid.

The average frequency per day from Lisbon to Madrid is:

• 1 bus per day.
• 1 train per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lisbon to Madrid:

• Buses mostly depart from Lisbon, Gare Rodoviaria Sete Rios and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83.
• Flights mostly leave from Lisbon Portela Airport and tend to arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
• Trains mostly leave from Lisboa - Oriente and tend to arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Lisbon to Madrid:

• You can travel between Lisbon and Madrid by bus with Eurolines Switzerland. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $111 (€101) with Eurolines Switzerland from Lisbon to Madrid.
• You can travel from Lisbon to Madrid by flight with easyJet. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $67 (€61) with easyJet from Lisbon to Madrid.

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

• You can travel directly by bus with Flixbus, Alsa, Avanza, Infobus, BlaBlaCar or Gipsyy.
• You can travel directly by plane with Air Nostrum, PGA-Portugalia Airlines, easyJet, Air Europa, Iberia or TAP Portugal.

Direct services to Madrid 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.

Before traveling from Lisbon to Madrid, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A bus ticket costs $111 (€101) one way on average for this route.
• A plane ticket is costing on average $67 (€61) one way for this route.
• A train ticket for this journey costs on average $3 (€3) one way.

But we recommend booking Lisbon to Madrid tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.