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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lisbon to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lisbon to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $25.
Distance: 311 miles (502 km)
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$29 Average price Cheapest | $170 Average price | $101 Average price |
6h 22m Average total duration 5h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 26m Average total duration Fastest 4h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Lisbon to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lisbon to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
424901:15PM8h00Lisboa, Gare Oriente10:15PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$291One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 424901:15PM8h00Lisboa, Gare Oriente10:15PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
U2765107:00AM1h15Humberto Delgado Airport09:15AMMadrid Barajas Airport$1681One-way0 transfers
Other options
IC 511 · R 481+0029507:39AM13h26Lisbon - Oriente10:05PMAtocha-Cercanías$1011One-way2 transfers- R 4405 · R 481+0029506:53AM14h12Lisbon - Oriente10:05PMAtocha-Cercanías$951One-way2 transfers
- IC 521 · R 481+0029506:39AM14h26Lisbon - Oriente10:05PMAtocha-Cercanías$1011One-way2 transfers
FlixBus11:15AM7h50Lisboa, Gare Oriente08:05PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$341One-way0 transfers- FlixBus12:45PM7h30Lisboa, Gare Oriente09:15PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$361One-way0 transfers
10:15AM7h54Lisboa, Gare Oriente07:09PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$561One-way0 transfers
- U2768907:35PM1h20Humberto Delgado Airport09:55PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1411One-way0 transfers
FR 944107:25AM1h20Humberto Delgado Airport09:45AMMadrid Barajas Airport$1541One-way0 transfers
UX115207:40AM1h15Humberto Delgado Airport09:55AMMadrid Barajas Airport$2491One-way0 transfers
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How to Travel from Lisbon to Madrid
Traveling from Lisbon to Madrid is simple, and you can choose between all of the major forms of transport. For a comfortable, leisurely way to travel, the sleeper train cannot be beaten. However, if you need to reach Madrid fast, a flight will always be the best option. Budget travelers can also investigate buses and rideshare services like BlaBlaCar, which can deliver excellent value, even if they do take the longest.
Trains from Lisbon to Madrid | Buses from Lisbon to Madrid | Flights from Lisbon to Madrid
Lisbon to Madrid Travel Comparison
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€43 |
8:15 h |
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€46 |
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What is the best way to travel from Lisbon to Madrid?
Cheapest way to travel from Lisbon to Madrid
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Lisbon to Madrid. Buses traveling from Lisbon to Madrid depart from Lisbon's Oriente bus station and take at least 8:15 h to arrive at Madrid's Estacion Sur De Autobuses. Over 15 buses travel from Lisbon to Madrid every day, with the earliest departing Lisbon at 7:30 a.m. Bus companies that travel from Lisbon to Madrid include Avanza, Alsa, and Eurolines.
Fastest way to travel from Lisbon to Madrid
Taking a flight is the fastest way to travel from Lisbon to Madrid. Flights depart from Lisbon's Portela Airport and arrive at Madrid—Barajas Airport after an 1:15 h of flight time. Flights remain the fastest way to travel from Lisbon to Madrid even when travel time to and from Lisbon and Madrid's airports is taken into consideration. Airlines that travel directly from Lisbon to Madrid include TAP Portugal, Iberia, Air Europa and EasyJet. Approximately 15 direct flights travel from Lisbon to Madrid every day with the earliest departing Lisbon at 4:53 a.m.
Most popular way to travel from Lisbon to Madrid
Taking a flight is the most popular way to travel from Lisbon to Madrid. Taking a flight is over 4 hours faster than traveling from Lisbon to Madrid by bus and over 6 hours faster than taking the train that only travels once per day. The convenient public transportation options from both Madrid and Lisbon's airports to their respective city centers also help reduce the total travel time when flying between Lisbon and Madrid.
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This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Madrid:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Madrid costing on average $25 (€20).
A bus is $90 (€74) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Madrid costing on average $101 (€83).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 55m.
Bus takes on average 7h 15m.
- Around 36 buses per day.
- Around 21 flights per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lisbon and Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Humberto Delgado Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe, Renfe MD, Comboios De Portugal to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Iberia, Air Europa, easyJet, Ryanair, TAP Portugal, PGA-Portugalia Airlines, Air Nostrum, Vueling Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, Gipsyy, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Rede Expressos, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Internorte, Union Ivkoni - Unibus to go to Madrid by bus.
- 16 direct flights per day with Iberia, Air Europa, easyJet, Ryanair, TAP Portugal, PGA-Portugalia Airlines, Air Nostrum.
- 31 direct buses per day with Alsa, Gipsyy, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Internorte, Union Ivkoni - Unibus.
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