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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 train, with an average ticket price of €10 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €10, while a flight costs an average of €366.
Distance: 311 miles (502 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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€30 Average price | €366 Average price | €10 Average price Cheapest | €125 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 0m Average total duration 8h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration Fastest 3h 43m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 54m Average total duration 8h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Lisbon to Madrid
Compare the available ways to get from Lisbon to Madrid, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Madrid:
A train is €20 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lisbon to Madrid costing on average €30.
A train is €356 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Madrid costing on average €366.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 54m.
Bus takes on average 9h 0m.
Tickets start at around €30 compared to roughly €125 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €95. The journey takes 8h 30m versus 5h 57m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Lisbon to Madrid
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.
1:15 PM 8h00 Lisboa, Gare Oriente 10:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
1:15 PM 8h00 Lisboa, Gare Oriente 10:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
UX11608:05 PM 1h15 Humberto Delgado Airport 10:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport €518 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
R 4405 · R 481+002956:53 AM 14h24 Lisbon - Oriente 10:17 PM Atocha-Cercanías €58 1 One-way 2 transfers- R 4403 · R 481+00295
5:58 AM 15h19 Lisbon - Oriente 10:17 PM Atocha-Cercanías €58 1 One-way 2 transfers - R 4401 · R 481+00295
12:25 AM 20h52 Lisbon - Oriente 10:17 PM Atocha-Cercanías €58 1 One-way 2 transfers
1:15 PM 9h14 Lisboa, Gare Oriente 11:29 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) €18 1 One-way 0 transfers9:30 PM 7h14 Lisboa, Gare Oriente 5:44 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses €20 1 One-way 0 transfers- Normal
1:15 PM 8h00 Lisboa, Oriente 10:15 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses €22 1 One-way 0 transfers
TP10229:00 PM 1h30 Humberto Delgado Airport 11:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport €432 1 One-way 0 transfers
U276517:05 PM 1h25 Humberto Delgado Airport 9:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport €504 1 One-way 0 transfers- UX1156
4:05 PM 1h15 Humberto Delgado Airport 6:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport €534 1 One-way 0 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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Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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€43 |
8:15 h |
1 Day Ahead |
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€46 |
10:15 h |
1 Month Ahead |
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€68 |
1:15 h |
1 Month Ahead |
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 train is €20 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lisbon to Madrid costing on average €30.
A train is €356 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Madrid costing on average €366.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 54m.
Bus takes on average 9h 0m.
- Around 52 buses per day.
- Around 30 flights per day.
- Around 6 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Lisbon - Oriente and arrive in Atocha-Cercanías.
- Buses mostly depart from Lisboa, Gare Oriente and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus, Gipsyy, Internorte, Rede Expressos, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with British Airways, TAP Portugal, Iberia, Air Europa, Royal Air Maroc, Qatar Airways, CitizenPlane, easyJet, Ryanair, Vueling, Lot Polish Airlines, Luxair, Norwegian Air Shuttle to go to Madrid by flight.
- 45 direct buses per day with Alsa, FlixBus, Gipsyy, Internorte, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus.
- 18 direct flights per day with TAP Portugal, Iberia, Air Europa, CitizenPlane, easyJet, Ryanair.
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