The distance between Lisbon and Madrid is around 625km (389 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 55m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Lisbon to Madrid by bus, train 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 bus to Madrid Estacion Sur.
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Take the train to Entroncamento then Badajoz and then to Madrid-Atocha Cercanias.
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There are several options for getting from Lisbon to Madrid by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 10h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).
The distance between Lisbon and Madrid is around 625km (389 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 503km (312 miles)
It takes around 8h 10m to get from Lisbon and Madrid by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lisbon to Madrid is to drive which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Lisbon and Madrid, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lisbon and Madrid. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lisbon to Madrid. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Entroncamento and Badajoz. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 40m.
Comboios De Portugal and Renfe run train services between Lisbon and Madrid. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 8h 40m, 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 Madrid. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lisbon to Madrid. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Estação Oriente. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.
Rede Expressos and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Lisbon and Madrid. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 8h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lisbon to Madrid. We recommend that you take the bus to Madrid Estacion Sur. instead which will take 8h 10m.
The closest major airport to Madrid is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Madrid. Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ) (ZAZ) and Vitoria Airport (VIT) (VIT) 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 Madrid. The distance is around 625km (389 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lisbon to Madrid is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around €28 ($28).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 8h 10m | €28($28) | every 20 mins | 645km (401 miles) |
Bus to Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur | 10h 15m | €27($27) | 3 times a week | 633km (394 miles) |
Train | 8h 40m | €61($61) | twice daily | 745km (463 miles) |
Drive | 5h 55m | €115($115) | on demand | 625km (389 miles) |
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The following major airports near Madrid offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.