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Trip Overview

The average train between Madrid and Benfica takes 13h 53m and the fastest train takes 9h 22m. There is at least one train per day from Madrid to Benfica. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

13h 53m
Duration
741 km
Distance
€100
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Madrid to Benfica train times

Trains run once daily between Madrid and Benfica. The earliest departure is at 8:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Benfica at 5:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Badajoz and take an average of 13h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosComboios de PortugalComboios de PortugalComboios de Portugal9h 22m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosComboios de PortugalComboios de PortugalComboios de Portugal9h 22m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Renfe ViajerosComboios de PortugalComboios de PortugalComboios de Portugal23h 43m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosComboios de PortugalComboios de PortugalComboios de Portugal14h 52m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Renfe ViajerosComboios de PortugalComboios de PortugalComboios de Portugal25h 45m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosComboios de PortugalComboios de PortugalComboios de Portugal9h 22m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosComboios de PortugalComboios de PortugalComboios de Portugal9h 22m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosComboios de PortugalComboios de PortugalComboios de Portugal9h 22m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Madrid to Benfica? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Madrid to Benfica.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 740.8 km
  • Duration: 13h 53m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Benfica, Portugal?

You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Benfica via Badajoz, Entroncamento, and Lisboa Oriente in around 10h 17m.

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