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Cheap train tickets from Lisbon to Madrid

Showing times and prices for 20 Jan

Cheapest

£39

Average

£43

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lisbon to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest

R 4405

06:4514h33

Lisboa - Santa Apolonia

22:18Madrid Atocha Cercanias

£391One-way

2 changes

2nd Cheapest

IC 511

07:3013h48

Lisboa - Santa Apolonia

22:18Madrid Atocha Cercanias

£431One-way

2 changes

2nd Cheapest

IC 513

12:308h48

Lisboa - Santa Apolonia

22:18Madrid Atocha Cercanias

£431One-way

2 changes

AP 121

08:0013h18

Lisboa - Santa Apolonia

22:18Madrid Atocha Cercanias

£461One-way

2 changes

Lisbon to Madrid train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Monday 20 January

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
R - Regional R 4405 R - RegionalR 4405	06:45 Lisboa - Santa Apolonia	14h33	22:18 Madrid Atocha Cercanias	2 changes
R - Regional IC 511 IC - IntercidadesIC 511	07:30 Lisboa - Santa Apolonia	13h48	22:18 Madrid Atocha Cercanias	2 changes
R - Regional AP 121 AP - Alfa PendularAP 121	08:00 Lisboa - Santa Apolonia	13h18	22:18 Madrid Atocha Cercanias	2 changes
R - Regional IC 513 IC - IntercidadesIC 513	12:30 Lisboa - Santa Apolonia	8h48	22:18 Madrid Atocha Cercanias	2 changes
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Lisbon to Madrid?

The best time to book your train from Lisbon to Madrid is days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Lisbon to Madrid route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Lisbon to Madrid per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Lisbon to Madrid.

Trains

from £18

Coaches

from £20

Flights

from £81

Train times from Lisbon to Madrid

Showing times and prices for 20 Jan

Fastest Journey

8 h 48 m

Average

12 h 37 m

Trains per day

Distance

502 km

To travel from Lisbon to Madrid you need to make at least 2 changes.

Fastest

IC 513

12:308h48

Lisboa - Santa Apolonia

22:18Madrid Atocha Cercanias

£431One-way

2 changes

2nd Fastest

AP 121

08:0013h18

Lisboa - Santa Apolonia

22:18Madrid Atocha Cercanias

£461One-way

2 changes

IC 511

07:3013h48

Lisboa - Santa Apolonia

22:18Madrid Atocha Cercanias

£431One-way

2 changes

R 4405

06:4514h33

Lisboa - Santa Apolonia

22:18Madrid Atocha Cercanias

£391One-way

2 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Lisbon to Madrid

Trains from Lisbon to Madrid run on average 1 times per day, taking around 13h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £86 but you can travel from only £8 by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £8

Distance

502 km

Average train duration

13h 55m

Cheapest ticket price

£86

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

13h 55m

First train

08:23

Last train

08:23

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £8

Train companies: Renfe Intercity, Renfe (3) and Renfe Regional Exprés trains Lisbon to Madrid

You can travel by train between Lisbon and Madrid with Renfe Intercity, Renfe (3) and Renfe Regional Exprés. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals available.

Renfe Intercity is a high-speed train service operated by the Spanish national railway company, Renfe. It operates throughout Spain, connecting major cities and towns with frequent departures throughout the day. The Intercity service offers a variety of train types, including the Alvia and Talgo, all of which offer comfortable seating and modern amenities. Alvia and Talgo offer fast trains but not as fast the high-speed trains like AVE, offering more stops. Passengers can choose from a range of ticket types, including Economy, Business, and First Class. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Renfe Intercity include Madrid to Barcelona, Madrid to Seville, and Barcelona to Valencia.

Renfe Regional Exprés is a regional train service operated by Renfe, the Spanish national railway company. It operates throughout Spain, with services running from early morning to late evening. Renfe Regional Expres offers a variety of train types, including the Media Distancia, and Larga Distancia. The Media Distancia and Larga Distancia are medium- and long-distance trains, respectively. Ticket types include in this type of train is just Turista. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Renfe Regional Expres are Madrid-Barcelona, Madrid-Valencia, and Madrid-Seville.

Trains from Lisbon to Madrid: Journey Details

Train travel between the two capital cities of the Iberian peninsula, Lisbon and Madrid, is offered by a daily direct service. This daily international service departs Lisbon at 11:34 p.m. and takes just over 11 hours arriving in Madrid at 8:40 a.m. The service runs throughout the week, departing at the same time from Monday to Sunday.

Renfe trains from Lisbon to Madrid

Renfe is Spain's national train operator and connects the country's main points of interest. In addition, Renfe has the largest high-speed network in Europe with AVE and Alvia trains. Other Renfe train types are Altaria, Euromed and Talgo. All Renfe trains are equipped with an on-board bistro, toilets, air conditioning and many of them with Wi-Fi.

At Omio you can easily check the Renfe timetable for your trip and book cheap Renfe tickets from Lisbon to Madrid. When booking, you can choose different classes (Tourist, Tourist Plus, Preferred and Club), the seat and the type of ticket you want (Promo, Promo+, Flexible or Round Trip). If you have a Renfe discount card, you can specify it when you buy your ticket at Omio and take advantage of many offers. For information on ticket cancellation, please visit our Help centre.

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Taking the Train from Lisbon

Trains from Lisbon to Madrid depart from Lisboa Estacion Oriente which can be found six miles to the north of the city centre. The station can be reached from central Lisbon via the Metro Red Line in approximately 20 minutes. By road the station can be reached in 25 minutes from the city centre.

Getting into Madrid by Train

The capital city of Spain is famed for its vibrant arts scene and scintillating nightlife. The city itself is characterised by medieval and Renaissance architecture with famous landmarks, the Royal Palace and the Royal Theatre high on every visitor's itinerary. Trains from Lisbon arrive in Madrid Chamartin, the city's second biggest station found to the north of the city. Metro Lines 1 and 10 link the station with central Madrid, offering a journey time to the main shopping areas of Madrid of just 20 minutes. With the only daily train arriving in Madrid from Lisbon at 8.40 a.m. travellers can easily take the metro to the centre or change to another line to reach their final destination. Alternatively travellers can take bus number 5 from Chamartin to Puerta del Sol in half an hour.

FAQs: Lisbon to Madrid train

FAQs: Travel by train from Lisbon to Madrid easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lisbon to Madrid.

Cheap train tickets from Lisbon to Madrid can start from as little as £82 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Lisbon to Madrid is £82; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Lisbon to Madrid train time is 13 h 55 min covering the 311 mile long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Lisbon to Madrid leaves at 00: 15. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Lisbon to Madrid leaves at 15: 53.

There are 4 trains a day from Lisbon to Madrid which require at least one change with Comboios De Portugal. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the best Lisbon to Madrid train to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with Comboios De Portugal. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services from Lisbon to Madrid to compare what amenities they may offer.

You have options as you can travel from Lisbon to Madrid 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.