There are 6 ways to get from Madrid to Lisbon by bus, night bus, night train, rideshare, car or plane
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Questions & Answers
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madrid and arriving at Lisbon. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 h.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Lisbon. However, there are services departing from Madrid Sol and arriving at Lisboa Santa Apolonia via Madrid Chamartín Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10 h 57 min.
The distance between Madrid and Lisbon is 502 km. The road distance is 627.4 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Lisbon without a car is to bus which takes 7 h and costs .
The bus from Madrid to Lisbon takes 7 h including transfers and departs three times a day.
Madrid to Lisbon bus services, operated by Avanza Grupo, depart from Madrid station.
Madrid to Lisbon train services, operated by Spanish Railways (RENFE), arrive at Madrid Chamartín Station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Lisbon is to bus which takes 7 h and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs and takes 3 h 55 min.
The quickest flight from Madrid Airport to Lisbon Airport is the direct flight which takes 1 h 15 min.
Madrid to Lisbon bus services, operated by Avanza Grupo, arrive at Lisbon station.
- Distance: 313.9 miles
- Duration: 7 h
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 $40 - $60 and the journey takes 7 h. Alternatively, Air Europa, TAP Portugal and two other airlines fly from Madrid to Lisbon hourly.
- Website
- flytap.com
Flights from Madrid to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 18 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30 - $250
Flights from Madrid to Lisbon via Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 25 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $30 - $250
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Madrid to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 20 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75 - $390
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Madrid to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 21 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40 - $210
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Madrid to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 18 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50 - $270
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.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- 902 320 320
- Website
- renfe.com
Night train from Madrid Chamartín Station to Lisboa Santa Apolonia
- Ave. Duration
- 9 h 47 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95 - $120
- Website
- renfe.com
- Phone
- +34 (0) 91 272 28 32
- [email protected]
- Website
- avanzabus.com
Bus from Madrid to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 7 h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40 - $60
- Schedules at
- avanzabus.com
- Auto Res Express
- $55
- Auto Res Normal
- $50
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.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- flixbus.de
Night bus from Madrid to Lisbon, Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 8 h 20 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35 - $60
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Madrid to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30 - $55
- Book at
- blablacar.es
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Lisbon is 1 h behind Madrid. It is currently 3:48 AM in Madrid and 2:48 AM in Lisbon.
Madrid to Lisbon train services, operated by Spanish Railways (RENFE), arrive at Lisboa Santa Apolonia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Lisbon is 627 km. It takes approximately 5 h 57 min to drive from Madrid to Lisbon.
Air Europa, Iberia, easyJet and TAP Portugal offer flights from Madrid Airport to Lisbon Airport.
Book your Madrid to Lisbon bus tickets online with Busbud.
There are 6303+ hotels available in Lisbon. Prices start at $66 USD 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 22 min and costs .