How to travel from Madrid to Lisbon

Travel from Madrid, Spain to Lisbon, Portugal is: Partially open.

Is international entry into Lisbon from Madrid restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Spain.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Lisbon, Portugal from Madrid?

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Specific entry restrictions may apply for travel to Portugal: Azores, Madeira

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Lisbon, Portugal?

The government of Portugal has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Social distance requirement: 2 metre (s) (7 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

The above information was last verified on 6/9/21. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip from Madrid to Lisbon closer to your planned date of departure here.

Return travel to Madrid, Spain from Portugal is: Partially open.

Are there any travel restrictions on reentering Spain from Portugal?

Entry into Spain is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Portugal.

Are there requirements to self-quarantine on arrival into Spain from Portugal?

Requirements for reentering Spain:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Pre-arrival Health Control Form (FCS) required
• Specific entry restrictions may apply for travel to Spain: Canary Islands
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempted from providing a negative COVID-19 test

What are the requirements for social distancing and wearing face masks in Spain?

All travelers must abide by the following measures in Spain to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:

• Social distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The above information about your return travel to Madrid, Spain was last verified on 6/11/21. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   closer to your planned date of travel to Madrid from Lisbon.

There are 2 ways to get from Madrid to Lisbon: bus or flight.

Lisbon is approximately 311 miles (502 km) away from Madrid.

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

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

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Madrid to Lisbon:

• You can go to Lisbon from Madrid by plane with Iberia. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $47 (€36) with Iberia from Madrid to Lisbon on Omio.
• You can go to Lisbon from Madrid by bus with Flixbus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $19 (€15) with Flixbus from Madrid to Lisbon on Omio.

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

• You can find a direct flight to Lisbon with White Airways, Air Europa or Iberia.
• You can check for a direct bus to Lisbon with Flixbus or BlaBlaCar.

Direct services to Lisbon 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 trip.

Before traveling from Madrid to Lisbon, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A plane ticket for this route costs on average $47 (€36) one way.
• A bus ticket for this journey is costing $19 (€15) one way on average.

But we recommend booking Madrid to Lisbon tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.

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

A bus is $28 (€21) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Lisbon costing on average $47 (€36).

The fastest way from Madrid to Lisbon is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 15 min.

There are alternative travel options to Lisbon that can usually take longer:

In comparison, getting to Lisbon by bus can take on average 8 h 5 min.