311 miles (502 km) | |
Train, bus or flight | |
$9 - $104 | |
Bus • $9 (€8) • 7 h | |
Flight • $28 (€25) • 1 h 15 min | |
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.
How to get from Lisbon to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Lisbon to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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
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 |
1 Month Ahead |
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.
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.
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.
Find the best trip from Lisbon to Madrid with BlaBlaCar Bus, easyJet and Ryanair. Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most popular trip has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.
Renfe Regional Express 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. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. 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. All fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for carry-on luggage and checked luggage.
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:
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:
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Yes, there are direct routes from Lisbon to Madrid with the following travel companies:
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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