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How to get fromMadrid to Downtown Lisbonby plane, bus, train (Renfe), rideshare, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Madrid to Downtown Lisbon by plane, bus, train (Renfe), rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane plane MAD - LIS
    4h 10m
    €33–188

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Madrid to Lisbonrideshare rideshare 603.5 km
    6h 45m
    €29–50

  3. Bus via Pç. Comércio

    1. Take the bus from Madrid to Lisbonbus bus FlixBus N1143 / ...
    8h 13m
    €55–89

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Badajoztrain train Alv
    2. Take the train from Badajoz to Entroncamentotrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Entroncamento to Lisboa - Santa Apoloniatrain train Re / ...
    10h 14m
    €88–151

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Orientebus bus
    8h 35m
    €44–104

  6. Drive 606.5 km

    1. Drive from Madrid to Downtown Lisboncar car 606.5 km
    6h 28m
    €96–139

Madrid to Downtown Lisbon by bus and foot

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration8h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket€55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 533.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Downtown Lisbon, Portugal?

Iberia, Ryanair, and three other airlines fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) hourly. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Madrid to Lisbon 3 times a day. Tickets cost €50–90 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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