How to get from Madrid to Lisbon
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Madrid to Lisbon by price and travel time (route calculated on 27 October 2026).
- 502 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 20m
- 24 bus departures a day with FlixBus
- First bus at 00:25, last at 23:25
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 20m
direct
Flight
€31
Cheapest
1h 25m
direct
Flight
€22
Ground only
7h 10m
direct
Bus
€29
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 27 Oct 2026
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.
This fare comes from a search on October 24, 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 | €30Checked Oct 24 | 1h 25mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €59Omio catalogue, Oct 28 | 10hdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €7Omio catalogue, Oct 28 | 7h 10mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€30Checked Oct 241h 25m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€59Omio catalogue, Oct 2810h · directSee Train details
- Bus€7Omio catalogue, Oct 287h 10m · directSee 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?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Madrid–Barajas → Lisbon Humberto Delgadoflight
TAP Air Portugal·1h 25m
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.
Cheapest flight fare by month, Madrid to Lisbon
| Month | Lowest fare seen | Seen on |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | €72 | |
| November 2026 | €22 | |
| December 2026 | €17 |
The lowest fare Routavio has seen for each departure month, with the day it was seen. Fares change, so check the price when you search.
Departures from Madrid to Lisbon
FlixBus runs 24 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:25 and the last at 23:25.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 24 | 00:25 | 23:25 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 3 | 01:00 | 16:50 |
| Renfe/CPtrain | 1 | — | — |
All departures FlixBus
- 00:25
- 00:55
- 01:25
- 01:55
- 05:30
- 06:15
- 06:30
- 07:15
- 08:30
- 09:05
- 09:15
- 10:05
- 10:20
- 11:20
- 11:50
- 13:00
- 13:20
- 13:55
- 14:00
- 16:00
- 16:45
- 21:25
- 22:25
- 23:25
All departures BlaBlaCar Bus
- 01:00
- 02:15
- 16:50
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 Wed, Oct 28
Operators seen on these journeys
TAP Air PortugalMadrid–Barajas-Lisbon Humberto DelgadoSee live options and dates →
FlixBusMadrid Barajas-LisbonBook →
Air EuropaMadrid–Barajas-Lisbon Humberto DelgadoSee live options and dates →Renfe/CPMadrid-LisbonBook →On this route you travel with TAP Air Portugal, FlixBus, Air Europa, Renfe/CP; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Lisbon works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 27 October 2026. Start with a TAP Air Portugal flight from Madrid to Lisbon, about 1h 25m. In total it's roughly €30 over 1h 25m, direct, no transfers.
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Madrid to Lisbon: common questions
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Lisbon?
Routavio's route check on 27 October 2026 times the flight itself at about 1h 25m; the most useful option is a flight. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Madrid to Lisbon?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:25 and the last at 23:25, from Madrid Barajas, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Madrid to Lisbon?
Routavio's timetable check shows 24 bus departures a day with FlixBus, between 00:25 and 23:25.
Which station does the bus from Madrid to Lisbon leave from?
Madrid Barajas with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
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?
Routavio's price check on 24 October 2026 puts the route we recommend at €30. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Madrid to Lisbon?
Yes. The best option Routavio found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 25m.
How long is the flight from Madrid to Lisbon?
Routavio times the flight itself at about 1h 25m. 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?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with TAP Air Portugal, FlixBus, Air Europa, Renfe/CP.
Can you get from Madrid to Lisbon without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 7h.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Lisbon?
Routavio's comparison usually points to 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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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: TAP Air Portugal, FlixBus, Air Europa, Renfe/CP
Route calculated: 27 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 24 Oct 2026