The average train between Madrid and Lisbon takes 13h 49m and the fastest train takes 9h 17m. There is at least one train per day 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 once daily between Madrid and Lisbon. The earliest departure is at 8:35 AM in the morning, 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 13h 49m. 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-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station and arriving at Lisboa Oriente station via Badajoz station and Entroncamento station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 49m.
Madrid to Lisbon train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Lisbon train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, arrive at Lisboa Oriente station.
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The distance between Madrid and Lisbon is 503.6 km. The road distance is 606 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.