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
1h 15m
direct
Flight
€66
Cheapest
7h 05m
direct
Bus
€29
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 2 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Lisbon to Madrid. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 20m, 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 €29, on Mon, Sep 21.
502 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €61Checked Oct 2 | 1h 20mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €59Omio catalogue, Oct 2 | 10hdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €10Omio catalogue, Oct 2 | 7h 05mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€61Checked Oct 21h 20m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€59Omio catalogue, Oct 210h · directSee Train details
- Bus€10Omio catalogue, Oct 27h 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 Humberto Delgado → Madrid–Barajasflight
TAP Air Portugal·1h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateWhich 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.
All transport observations
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Flight prices by day, Lisbon to Madrid
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€30November 2026
€28Departures 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 | — | — |
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 Fri, Oct 2
Operators seen on these journeys
TAP Air PortugalLisbon Humberto Delgado-Madrid–BarajasSee live options and dates →
FlixBusLisbon-Madrid BarajasBook →
Air EuropaLisbon Humberto Delgado-Madrid–BarajasSee live options and dates →Renfe/CPLisbon-MadridBook →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 Lisbon to Madrid works
Start with a TP flight from Lisbon to Madrid, about 1h 20m. In total it's roughly €61 over 1h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Lisbon to Madrid: common questions
How long does it take to get from Lisbon to Madrid?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 20m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
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?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €61. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Lisbon to Madrid?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 20m.
How long is the flight from Lisbon to Madrid?
About 1h 20m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Lisbon and Madrid?
Lisbon is LIS and Madrid is MAD, so this route is usually written LIS to MAD.
Which operators run Lisbon to Madrid?
On this route you travel with TAP Air Portugal, FlixBus, 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.
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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
Route calculated: 2 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 2 Oct 2026