How to travel from Málaga to Lisbon

Travel between Málaga, Spain and Lisbon, Portugal is: Fully open.

Can travelers from Spain enter Portugal?

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

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

Conditions of entry into Portugal:

• There are no current restrictions

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

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

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

This information was last checked on 7/28/22. 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 to Lisbon from Málaga.

Return travel to Málaga, Spain from Portugal is: Fully open.

Are there any travel restrictions on reentering Spain from Portugal?

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

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

Requirements for reentering Spain:

• Specific entry restrictions may apply for travel to Spain: Canary Islands

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 Málaga, Spain was last verified on 7/28/22. 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 Málaga from Lisbon.

There are 4 travel options from Málaga to Lisbon: bus, flight, ferry or train.

The cheapest way to get from Málaga to Lisbon is by taking a train. You can find average ticket prices around $1 (€1) compared to other travel options to Lisbon:

A train is generally $37 (€34) less than a bus for the same journey. Taking a bus costs on average $38 (€35) from Málaga to Lisbon.

Taking a train is usually $309 (€287) less than taking a flight to Lisbon, which costs on average $310 (€288) for the same trip.

The fastest way from Málaga to Lisbon is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 10 min.

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

In comparison, traveling by bus can take you on average 9 h 5 min.

In comparison, taking a train requires on average 18 h 7 min   of travel time.

The distance from Málaga to Lisbon is approximately 291 miles (470 km).

The average frequency per day from Málaga to Lisbon is:

• 1 bus per day.
• Around 1 train per day.

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

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

• Buses from Málaga to Lisbon most often leave from Málaga, Puerto Málaga and arrive in Lisbon, Gare Rodoviaria Sete Rios.
• Flights mostly depart from Malaga Airport and arrive in Lisbon Portela Airport.
• Trains from Málaga to Lisbon most often leave from Malaga María Zambrano and arrive in Lisboa - Oriente.

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

• Flixbus can get you to Lisbon by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Flixbus from Málaga to Lisbon for $38 (€35) on Omio.
• White Airways can get you to Lisbon by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with White Airways from Málaga to Lisbon for $310 (€288) on Omio.

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

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

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 route.

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

• Bus tickets cost $38 (€35) one way on average.
• Plane tickets cost $310 (€288) one way on average.
• Train tickets cost on average $1 (€1) one way.

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