There are 6 ways to get from Madrid to Lisbon by bus, train, night train, rideshare, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Lisbon is 808 24 24 24.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Lisbon is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Lisbon is 2 metres.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Lisbon is to rideshare which costs 28€ - 45€ and takes 6h 42m.
The quickest way to get from Madrid to Lisbon is to fly which costs 35€ - 95€ and takes 4h 14m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madrid Estacion Sur and arriving at Lisbon Sete Rios Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Lisbon. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Atocha Cercanias and arriving at Lisboa - Santa Apolonia via Badajoz and Entroncamento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.
The distance between Madrid and Lisbon is 502 km. The road distance is 629 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Lisbon without a car is to bus which takes 8h 15m and costs 21€ - 70€.
The bus from Madrid Estacion Sur to Lisbon Sete Rios Station takes 8h 15m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Madrid to Lisbon bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, depart from Madrid Estacion Sur station.
Madrid to Lisbon train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Atocha Cercanias station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Lisbon is to bus which takes 8h 15m and costs 21€ - 70€. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 45€ - 70€ and takes 10h 48m, you could also fly, which costs 35€ - 95€ and takes 4h 14m.
- Distance: 502.3 km
- Duration: 8h 15m
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Lisbon, Portugal?
Rede Expressos operates a bus from Madrid Estacion Sur to Lisbon Sete Rios Station twice daily. Tickets cost 21€ - 45€ and the journey takes 8h 15m. ALSA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madrid to Lisbon via Badajoz and Entroncamento in around 10h 48m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Madrid to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 130€
- Website
- flytap.com
Flights from Madrid to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 160€
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Madrid to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 26€ - 130€
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Madrid to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- 27€ - 130€
Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- 902 320 320
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Atocha Cercanias to Badajoz
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 29€ - 40€
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Principe Pio to Salamanca
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 17€ - 22€
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Comboios de Portugal (CP) is the national railway network of Portugal that spans over 2700km, with trains split into three main types: regional, urban and intercity trains; international and domestic high-speed trains; and international night trains. Portugal's main stations are Santa Apolónia in Lisbon and Campanha in Porto – these connect to trains in Portugal's cities and international destinations. The Alfa Pendular, the fastest train in Portugal, is a popular travel choice, as it can run at a speed of up to 250 km/h. You can book train tickets up to 60 days in advance.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +351 707 210 220
- Website
- cp.pt
Train from Badajoz to Entroncamento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 12€ - 18€
- Website
- Comboios De Portugal
- Urbano
- 12€ - 18€
Train from Entroncamento to Lisboa - Santa Apolonia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 7€ - 11€
- Website
- Comboios De Portugal
- Urbano
- 7€ - 11€
Night train from Salamanca to Santa Apolónia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 55€
- Website
- Comboios De Portugal
- Urbano
- 40€ - 55€
Rede Nacional de Expressos is a cheap and convenient way to get around the country. In business since 1995, Portugal’s biggest bus operator services villages and cities across the country. Tickets can be purchased up to 30 days before the date of travel, with discounted fares available via their free RFLEX Card. Most coaches have WiFi and power sockets.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 707 22 33 44
- cliente@rne.pt
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Madrid Estacion Sur to Lisbon Sete Rios Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 21€ - 45€
- Schedules at
- rede-expressos.pt
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 902 42 22 42
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Madrid Estacion Sur to Lisbon Sete Rios
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 70€
- Website
- alsa.com
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Madrid to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 28€ - 45€
- Book at
- blablacar.es
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The quickest flight from Madrid Airport to Lisbon Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 20m.
Madrid to Lisbon bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, arrive at Lisbon Sete Rios Station.
Lisbon is 1h behind Madrid. It is currently 9:25 AM in Madrid and 8:25 AM in Lisbon.
Madrid to Lisbon train services, operated by Comboios De Portugal, arrive at Lisboa - Santa Apolonia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Lisbon is 629 km. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Madrid to Lisbon.
easyJet, Air Europa, Iberia and TAP Portugal offer flights from Madrid Airport to Lisbon Airport.
Book your Madrid to Lisbon bus tickets online with Omio and Busbud.
There are 11035+ hotels available in Lisbon. Prices start at 87€ per night.