The distance between Lisbon and Barcelona is around 1,247km (775 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 11h 45m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Lisbon to Barcelona by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Entroncamento, Badajoz then Madrid-Atocha Cercanias and then to Barcelona-Sants.
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Take the bus to Mérida and then to Barcelona.
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There are several options for getting from Lisbon to Barcelona by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €48 ($48) and will take around 19h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 11h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).
The distance between Lisbon and Barcelona is around 1,247km (775 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,007km (626 miles)
It takes around 11h 50m to get from Lisbon and Barcelona by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lisbon to Barcelona is to drive which takes around 11h 45m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Lisbon and Barcelona, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lisbon and Barcelona. It typically takes around 11h 50m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lisbon to Barcelona. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Entroncamento, Badajoz and Madrid-Atocha Cercanias. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 50m.
Comboios De Portugal, Renfe, Renfe AVE and Renfe SNCF run train services between Lisbon and Barcelona. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 11h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lisbon and Barcelona. It typically takes around 17h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lisbon to Barcelona. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Estação Oriente and Mérida. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 25m.
ALSA, Rede Expressos, FlixBus, Avanza Grupo and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Lisbon and Barcelona. Buses run once daily and take around 17h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lisbon to Barcelona. We recommend that you take the train to Entroncamento, Badajoz then Madrid-Atocha Cercanias and then to Barcelona-Sants. instead which will take 11h 50m.
The closest major airport to Barcelona is Josep Tarradellas Airport Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) (BCN) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Barcelona. Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO) (GRO) and Reus Airport (REU) (REU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Lisbon and Barcelona. The distance is around 1,247km (775 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lisbon to Barcelona is to take the train which takes, on average, 11h 50m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 11h 50m | €135($135) | twice daily | 1,371km (852 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 17h 25m | €155($155) | once daily | 1,306km (811 miles) |
Bus to Barcelona Sants Central Bus Station | 19h 45m | €48($48) | 3 times a week | 1,252km (778 miles) |
Drive | 11h 45m | €230($230) | on demand | 1,247km (775 miles) |
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Avanza Grupo
Union Ivkoni
The following major airports near Barcelona offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.