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Travel Information to Madrid from Lisbon

distanceDistance311 miles (502 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$9 - $104
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $9 (€8) • 7 h
fastestFastest modeFlight • $28 (€25) • 1 h 15 min
carriersPopular travel companiesAlsa, 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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from Lisbon to Madrid

How to get from Lisbon to Madrid by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
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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.

Gipsyy
10:15AM7h54
Lisboa, Oriente
07:09PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$201One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Gipsyy
10:15AM7h54
Lisboa, Oriente
07:09PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$201One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Air Europaux1150
11:35AM1h15
Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
01:50PMMadrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
$2441One-way
0 transfers
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AlsaNormal
10:15AM7h54
Lisboa, Oriente
07:09PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$221One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus3162
09:45AM7h30
Lisboa, Oriente
06:15PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$231One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal
09:45AM8h24
Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios
07:09PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$221One-way
0 transfers
easyJetU27651
07:00AM1h20
Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
09:20AMMadrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
$1481One-way
0 transfers
IberiaIB540
06:35AM1h25
Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
09:00AMMadrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
$1591One-way
0 transfers
IberiaIB530
09:00AM1h25
Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
11:25AMMadrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
$2281One-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

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buses

€43

8:15 h

1 Day Ahead

trains

€46

10:15 h

1 Month Ahead

flight

€68

1:15 h

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What is the best way to travel from Lisbon to Madrid?

Cheapest way to travel from Lisbon to Madrid


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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


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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


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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.


How to get from Lisbon to Madrid

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Lisbon to Madrid there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 60,92% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Lisbon to Madrid. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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Renfe Regional Exprés is a regional train service operated by Renfe, the Spanish national railway company. It operates throughout Spain, with services running from early morning to late evening. Renfe Regional Expres offers a variety of train types, including the Media Distancia, and Larga Distancia. The Media Distancia and Larga Distancia are medium- and long-distance trains, respectively. Ticket types include in this type of train is just Turista. The most popular routes for Renfe Regional Expres are Madrid-Barcelona, Madrid-Valencia, and Madrid-Seville.

    BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French travel company from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French carpooling service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags.

      easyJet is a British multinational low-cost airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN). It’s the largest UK-based carrier based on the number of passengers carried. easyJet flies to over 150 destinations across Europe and North Africa, making it a popular budget airline for travelers. To keep fares as low as possible, easyJet tickets are non-refundable and no complimentary snacks are provided onboard.

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