How to get from Lisbon to Madrid
- 502 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 20m
- 16 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
5h 40m
1 transfer
Flight
€160
Cheapest
7h 05m
direct
Bus
€10
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 12 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Lisbon to Madrid. The most useful door-to-door route takes 7h 05m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 502 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
502 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €40Checked Oct 12 | 1h 20mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €38Checked Oct 11 | 10hdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €10Checked Oct 12 | 7h 05mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€40Checked Oct 121h 20m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€38Checked Oct 1110h · directSee Train details
- Bus€10Checked Oct 127h 05m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Lisbon to Madrid: 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.
- 1Lisbon → Madrid Barajasbus
FlixBus·7h 05m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
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.
Departures from Lisbon to Madrid
FlixBus runs 16 scheduled departures a day, the first at 09:35 and the last at 21:50.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 16 | 09:35 | 21:50 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 2 | 00:00 | 11:45 |
| Renfe/CPtrain | 1 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 09:35
- 10:15
- 11:15
- 11:30
- 11:45
- 12:30
- 12:45
- 13:10
- 14:10
- 14:20
- 15:20
- 19:50
- 20:25
- 20:50
- 21:25
- 21:50
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 00:00
- 11:45
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 Mon, Oct 12
Cheapest fare by day, Lisbon to Madrid
The lowest fare Omio listed for each day, connections included. Pick a day to see its trips and book.
Train
Fares checked on Mon, Oct 12.
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusLisbon-Madrid BarajasBook →
easyJetLisbon Humberto Delgado-Barcelona El Prat, Lisbon Humberto Delgado-Madrid–BarajasSee live options and dates →
Air EuropaBarcelona El Prat-Madrid–BarajasSee live options and dates →Renfe/CPLisbon-MadridBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, easyJet, Air Europa, Renfe/CP; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Lisbon to Madrid works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Lisbon to Madrid Barajas, about 7h 5m. In total it's roughly €10 over 7h 5m, direct, no transfers.
Lisbon to Madrid: common questions
How long does it take to get from Lisbon to Madrid?
The most useful route takes about 7h 05m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Lisbon to Madrid?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 09:35 and the last at 21:50, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Lisbon to Madrid?
16 a day with FlixBus, between 09:35 and 21:50.
How far is Madrid from Lisbon?
About 502 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Lisbon to Madrid cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €10 to €29. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Lisbon to Madrid?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, easyJet, Air Europa, Renfe/CP.
Can you get from Lisbon to Madrid without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 7h 05m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Lisbon to Madrid?
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.
Where to next
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 12 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 12 Oct 2026