How to get from Madrid to Lisbon
- 502 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 25m
- 23 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
€45
Cheapest
1h 25m
direct
Flight
€22
Ground only
7h
direct
Bus
€28
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 1 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.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €16, on Fri, Sep 25.
This fare comes from a search on October 1, 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 Oct 1 | 1h 25mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €59Omio catalogue, Oct 2 | 10hdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €10Omio catalogue, Oct 2 | 7hdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€22Checked Oct 11h 25m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€59Omio catalogue, Oct 210h · directSee Train details
- Bus€10Omio catalogue, Oct 27h · 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?
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.
October 2026
€16November 2026
€20Departures 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 | 3 | 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 Fri, Oct 2
Operators seen on these journeys
RyanairMadrid–Barajas-Lisbon Humberto DelgadoSee live options and dates →
TAP Air PortugalMadrid–Barajas-Lisbon Humberto DelgadoSee live options and dates →
BlaBlaCar BusMadrid Barajas-LisbonBook →Renfe/CPMadrid-LisbonBook →On this route you travel with Ryanair, TAP Air Portugal, BlaBlaCar Bus, Renfe/CP; 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.
When is the first bus from Madrid to Lisbon?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:25 and the last at 23:55, from Madrid Barajas, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Madrid to Lisbon?
23 a day with FlixBus, between 00:25 and 23:55.
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?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €17 to €29. 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, TAP Air Portugal, BlaBlaCar Bus, Renfe/CP.
Can you get from Madrid to Lisbon without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 6h.
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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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: Ryanair
Route calculated: 1 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 1 Oct 2026