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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 zł46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 20m. 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 zł46, and a flight costs an average of zł132.
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 prices starting from zł23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 41m. 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 train costs an average of zł23, and a flight costs an average of zł78.
Distance: 311 miles (502 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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zł105 Average price Cheapest | zł632 Average price | zł394 Average price | zł569 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 20m Average total duration Fastest 4h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 17m Average total duration 7h 47m 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 |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
zł135 Average price | zł1640 Average price | zł43 Average price Cheapest | zł569 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 1m Average total duration 8h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 41m Onboard + 3h 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 |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Madrid:
A bus is zł289 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Madrid costing on average zł394.
A bus is zł527 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Madrid costing on average zł632.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 50m.
Train takes on average 7h 47m.
This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Madrid:
A train is zł92 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lisbon to Madrid costing on average zł135.
A train is zł1597 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Madrid costing on average zł1640.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 24m.
Bus takes on average 8h 31m.
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.
FlixBus2:10 PM7h15Lisboa, Gare Oriente10:25 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuseszł1831One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus2:10 PM7h15Lisboa, Gare Oriente10:25 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuseszł1831One-way0 transfers
Fastest
U276517:00 AM1h15Humberto Delgado Airport9:15 AMMadrid Barajas Airportzł9241One-way0 transfers
Other options
R 4405 · R 481+002956:53 AM14h24Lisbon - Oriente10:17 PMAtocha-Cercaníaszł3541One-way2 transfers- R 4403 · R 481+002955:58 AM15h19Lisbon - Oriente10:17 PMAtocha-Cercaníaszł3541One-way2 transfers
- R 4401 · R 481+0029512:25 AM20h52Lisbon - Oriente10:17 PMAtocha-Cercaníaszł3541One-way2 transfers
· 6:00 PM11h29Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios6:29 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuseszł1851One-way1 transfer- FlixBus3:20 PM7h05Lisboa, Gare Oriente11:25 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuseszł2151One-way0 transfers
Normal10:45 PM6h30Lisboa, Oriente6:15 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuseszł2251One-way0 transfers
- U276897:35 PM1h20Humberto Delgado Airport9:55 PMMadrid Barajas Airportzł9471One-way0 transfers
FR 94417:25 AM1h20Humberto Delgado Airport9:45 AMMadrid Barajas Airportzł10831One-way0 transfers- IB5367:05 PM1h25Humberto Delgado Airport9:30 PMMadrid Barajas Airportzł11401One-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
Average Price |
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 |
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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 zł289 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Madrid costing on average zł394.
A bus is zł527 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Madrid costing on average zł632.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 50m.
Train takes on average 7h 47m.
- Around 43 buses per day.
- Around 25 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, Gare Oriente and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with Iberia, easyJet, Air Europa, Ryanair, TAP Portugal, PGA-Portugalia Airlines, Air Nostrum, Vueling, British Airways, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc, CitizenPlane, Bulgaria Air to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Comboios De Portugal to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Alsa, Gipsyy, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Rede Expressos, Union Ivkoni International, Internorte, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Madrid by bus.
- 17 direct flights per day with Iberia, easyJet, Air Europa, Ryanair, TAP Portugal, PGA-Portugalia Airlines, Air Nostrum, CitizenPlane.
- 37 direct buses per day with Alsa, Gipsyy, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Rede Expressos, Union Ivkoni International, Internorte, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
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