There are 8 ways to get from Madrid to Lisbon by bus, train, night bus, night train, rideshare, car or plane
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Lisbon is to rideshare which costs 28€ - 50€ and takes 6h 42m.
The quickest way to get from Madrid to Lisbon is to fly which costs 35€ - 140€ and takes 4h 4m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madrid and arriving at Lisbon. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Lisbon. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and arriving at Lisboa Santa Apolonia via Badajoz and Entroncamento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.
The distance between Madrid and Lisbon is 502 km. The road distance is 629.4 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Lisbon without a car is to bus which takes 7h and costs 30€ - 50€.
The bus from Madrid to Lisbon takes 7h including transfers and departs twice daily.
Madrid to Lisbon bus services, operated by Avanza Grupo, depart from Madrid station.
Madrid to Lisbon train services, operated by Spanish Railways (RENFE), depart from Madrid-Atocha Cercanías station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Lisbon is to bus which takes 7h and costs 30€ - 50€. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 65€ - 100€ and takes 11h 2m, you could also fly, which costs 35€ - 140€ and takes 4h 4m.
- Distance: 313.9 miles
- Duration: 7h
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Lisbon, Portugal?
Avanza Grupo operates a bus from Madrid to Lisbon 3 times a day. Tickets cost 35€ - 50€ and the journey takes 7h. Rede Expressos also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madrid to Lisbon via Badajoz and Entroncamento in around 11h 2m.
- Website
- flytap.com
Flights from Madrid to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 29€ - 210€
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Madrid to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 340€
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Madrid to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 240€
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Madrid to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 190€
Based in Madrid, Renfe is a state-owned train operator, that connects cities across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. Renfe’s extensive network means most destinations offer multiple trains a day, with the most popular routes normally offering a train each hour. Locally known as AVE, the high-speed trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. Comfort is key in a Renfe train, with seats with footrests in all three classes of travel: Standard, Club and First. Each seat has an individual light, a pull-down table and an electrical outlet for in Club and First classes. There is free WiFi for first class passengers and for those with a + Renfe card.
Rome2rio's guide to Spanish Railways (RENFE)
Contact Details
- Phone
- 902 320 320
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Atocha Cercanías to Navalmoral de la Mata
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 21€ - 35€
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Atocha Cercanías to Badajoz
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 60€
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Badajoz to Entroncamento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 11€ - 23€
- Website
- renfe.com
Night train from Madrid Chamartín Station to Lisboa Santa Apolonia
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 85€ - 110€
- Website
- renfe.com
Comboios de Portugal (CP) is the national railway network of Portugal, and spans over 2700km, with trains being split into four main types: regional 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 train stations connect to trains in Portugal's main 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.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +351 707 210 220
- Website
- cp.pt
Train from Entroncamento to Lisboa Santa Apolonia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- 7€ - 14€
- Website
- cp.pt
- 2nd Class
- 7€ - 11€
- 1st Class
- 8€ - 14€
- Phone
- +34 (0) 91 272 28 32
- informacion@avanzabus.com
- Website
- avanzabus.com
Bus from Madrid to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 50€
- Schedules at
- avanzabus.com
- Auto Res Express
- 48€
- Auto Res Normal
- 44€
Bus from Navalmoral de la Mata to Lisboa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 28€ - 45€
- Schedules at
- avanzabus.com
- 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
- 30€ - 45€
- Schedules at
- rede-expressos.pt
- Book at
- rede-expressos.pt
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves over 1400 destinations, in 26 countries including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands, Croatia, Spain, and across Scandinavia and central and eastern Europe. Founded in 2012, Flixbus’ extensive network connects cities with approximately 200,000 trips, with buses often departing every 30 minutes. One of the most affordable ways to get around Europe (and expanding soon into the US), a Flixbus journey is cost-effective, well-connected, comfortable and safe.
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Night bus from Madrid to Lisbon, Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 55€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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€ - 50€
- Book at
- blablacar.es
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The quickest flight from Madrid Airport to Lisbon Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 15m.
Madrid to Lisbon bus services, operated by Avanza Grupo, arrive at Lisbon station.
Lisbon is 1h behind Madrid. It is currently 11:01 AM in Madrid and 10:01 AM in Lisbon.
Madrid to Lisbon train services, operated by Portuguese Railways (CP), 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 Busbud.
There are 5845+ hotels available in Lisbon. Prices start at 63€ per night.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid and Lisbon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
The best way to get from Madrid to Madrid Airport is to train which takes 26m and costs 1€ - 3€.