How to travel from Lisbon to Madrid

Travel between Lisbon, Portugal and Madrid, Spain is: Partially open.

Can travelers from Portugal enter Spain?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Portugal.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Madrid from Lisbon?

Conditions of entry into Spain:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Health screen upon arrival
• Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Pre-arrival Health Control Form (FCS) required
• Specific entry restrictions may apply for travel to Spain: Canary Islands

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Madrid, Spain?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Spain has imposed the following measures:

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

This information was last checked on 1/21/22. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey from Lisbon to Madrid.

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

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

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

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

• Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 3 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 2 hours prior to arrival
• Specific entry restrictions may apply for travel to Portugal: Azores, Madeira
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)

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: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 1/20/22. 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 2 different ways: flight or bus.

The cheapest way to get from Lisbon to Madrid is by taking a flight. You can find average ticket prices around $19 (€15) compared to other travel options to Madrid:

Taking a flight is usually $4 (€4) less than taking a bus to Madrid, which costs on average $23 (€19) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel to Madrid from Lisbon 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, taking a bus requires on average 7 h 35 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:

• Around 1 bus per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Lisbon to Madrid as scheduled services by flight or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

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

• Flights most often depart from Lisbon at Lisbon Portela Airport and arrive in Madrid at Madrid Barajas Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Lisbon, Gare Rodoviaria Sete Rios and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lisbon to Madrid, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Ryanair can take you to Madrid by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Ryanair from Lisbon to Madrid for $19 (€15).
• Alsa can take you to Madrid by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Alsa from Lisbon to Madrid for $23 (€19).

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

• You can find 1 direct bus per day to take to Madrid with Flixbus.

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 journey.

When planning your trip from Lisbon to Madrid, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Plane tickets cost $19 (€15) one way on average.
• Bus tickets are costing $23 (€19) one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Lisbon to Madrid online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.