The average train between Madrid and Lisbon takes 16h 15m and the fastest train takes 9h 17m. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Madrid to Lisbon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a week between Madrid and Lisbon. The earliest departure is at 12:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Madrid is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Lisbon at 4:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and take an average of 16h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Lisbon. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Lisbon station via Badajoz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 15m.
Madrid to Lisbon train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Lisbon train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, arrive at Lisboa Oriente station.
Book your Madrid to Lisbon train tickets online with Renfe Cercanias, Renfe Viajeros and Comboios de Portugal.
The distance between Madrid and Lisbon is 503.6 km. The road distance is 730 km.
You can take a train from Sol to Lisboa Oriente via Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Badajoz, and Entroncamento in around 11h 1m.
