How to get from Madrid to Lisbon
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Lisbon. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 25m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 502 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €17, on Fri, Sep 4.
This fare comes from a search on September 8, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
502 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €22Checked Sep 8 | 1h 25mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €65Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 10hdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €11Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 7h 30m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€22Checked Sep 81h 25m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€65Omio catalogue, Sep 810h · directSee Train details
- Bus€11Omio catalogue, Sep 87h 30m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Madrid to Lisbon: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Madrid–Barajas → Lisbon Humberto Delgadoflight
Ryanair·1h 25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
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Flight prices by day, Madrid to Lisbon
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€56October 2026
€27Departures from Madrid to Lisbon
FlixBus runs 23 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:25 and the last at 23:55.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 23 | 00:25 | 23:55 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 4 | 01:00 | 16:50 |
| Renfe/CPtrain | 1 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Sep 8
Operators seen on these journeys
RyanairMadrid–Barajas-Lisbon Humberto DelgadoSee live options and dates →
Air EuropaMadrid–Barajas-Lisbon Humberto DelgadoSee live options and dates →
BlaBlaCar BusMadrid Barajas-LisbonBook →Renfe/CPMadrid-LisbonBook →City transitMadrid-Madrid BarajasBook →On this route you travel with Ryanair, Air Europa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Renfe/CP, City transit; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Lisbon works
Start with a Ryanair flight from Madrid to Lisbon, about 1h 25m. In total it's roughly €22 over 1h 25m, direct, no transfers.
Madrid to Lisbon: common questions
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Lisbon?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 25m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Lisbon from Madrid?
About 502 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Madrid to Lisbon cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €17 to €45. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Madrid to Lisbon?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 25m.
How long is the flight from Madrid to Lisbon?
About 1h 25m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Madrid and Lisbon?
Madrid is MAD and Lisbon is LIS, so this route is usually written MAD to LIS.
Which operators run Madrid to Lisbon?
On this route you travel with Ryanair, Air Europa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Renfe/CP, City transit.
Can you get from Madrid to Lisbon without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 5h 30m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Lisbon?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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