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4.6Travel Information to Madrid from Lisbon
 Distance | 311 miles (502 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Train, bus or flight |
 Ticket price range | $9 - $104 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $9 (€8) • 7 h |
 Fastest mode | Flight • $28 (€25) • 1 h 15 min |
 Popular travel companies | Alsa, easyJet or Comboios De Portugal |
Travel 311 miles (502 km) by train, bus or flight to Madrid from Lisbon. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Alsa, easyJet or Comboios De Portugal among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Lisbon to Madrid.
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How to get from Lisbon to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Lisbon to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
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Lisbon to Madrid Travel Comparison
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€43 |
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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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Travel to Madrid 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 Madrid.
There are 3 options to travel between Lisbon and Madrid including taking a train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Lisbon to Madrid is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $9 (€8) compared to other travel options to Madrid:
A bus is $19 (€17) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $28 (€25) from Lisbon to Madrid.
Taking a bus costs $95 (€86) less than taking a train, which costs on average $104 (€94) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel between Lisbon and Madrid is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 15 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Madrid by bus takes 7 h on average.
Taking a train requires on average 13 h 55 min of travel time.
Madrid is approximately 311 miles (502 km) away from Lisbon.
The average frequency per day from Lisbon to Madrid is:
- 5 buses per day.
- 1 train per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lisbon and Madrid 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 Madrid:
- Most travelers board their bus from Lisboa, Gare Oriente and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Most travelers take a flight from Humberto Delgado Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Lisbon to Madrid:
- You can go to Madrid from Lisbon by bus with Alsa, Gipsyy, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Ourbus, Rede Expressos or Union Ivkoni - Unibus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $9 (€8) with Ourbus from Lisbon to Madrid on Omio.
- You can go to Madrid from Lisbon by plane with easyJet, Air Europa, Iberia, Ryanair, TAP Portugal, PGA-Portugalia Airlines, Vueling Airlines or Royal Air Maroc. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $28 (€25) with Ryanair from Lisbon to Madrid on Omio.
- You can take a train from Lisbon to Madrid with Comboios De Portugal. Cheap tickets can be found for $104 (€94) with Comboios De Portugal from Lisbon to Madrid.
Yes, there are direct routes from Lisbon to Madrid with the following travel companies:
- You can find 5 direct buses per day to Madrid with Alsa, Gipsyy, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Rede Expressos or Union Ivkoni - Unibus.
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.
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