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
• Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing

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 9/14/21. 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.

The restriction level for your return to Madrid, Spain from Portugal is: Partially open.

Is my journey back to Madrid from Lisbon restricted?

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

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

Conditions of reentry into Spain:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Specific entry restrictions may apply for travel to Spain: Canary Islands
• 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

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Madrid, Spain?

You should observe these safety measures in Spain as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

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

This information about your return travel to Spain was last checked on 9/17/21. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Madrid from Lisbon closer to your date of departure here.

There are 2 ways that you can travel between Madrid and Lisbon. You can take a bus or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Lisbon from Madrid is by taking a bus, which costs on average ().

This is compared to other ways of getting to Lisbon:

A bus is generally $39 (€31) less than a flight for the same journey. Taking a flight costs on average $64 (€51) from Madrid to Lisbon.

The quickest way to travel to Lisbon from Madrid is by travel, which takes on average 0 h 0 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, going by bus can take 8 h   on average.

In comparison, going by flight can take 1 h 20 min   on average.

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

The average frequency per day from Madrid to Lisbon is:

• 2 buses per day.

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

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

• Most travelers who book a bus ticket from Madrid to Lisbon depart from Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83 to Lisbon, Gare Rodoviaria Sete Rios.
• Most travelers board their plane from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Lisbon Portela Airport.

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

• You can take a bus from Madrid to Lisbon with Flixbus. Cheap tickets can be found for $25 (€20) with Flixbus from Madrid to Lisbon.
• You can take a flight from Madrid to Lisbon with easyJet. Cheap tickets can be found for $64 (€51) with easyJet from Madrid to Lisbon.

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

• You can take a direct bus with Flixbus or Eurolines Switzerland with 2 direct buses per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Lisbon as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Madrid to Lisbon.

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 bus ticket for this journey is costing $25 (€20) one way on average.
• A plane ticket for this route costs on average $64 (€51) one way.

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.