Cheapest price
£78
Average price
£78
Fastest journey
8 h 1 m
Average duration
8 h 1 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
502 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Madrid to Lisbon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Lisbon will cost around £78 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £78.
To travel from Madrid to Lisbon you need to make at least 2 changes.
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Lisbon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg.
Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£78 Average Price | £34 Average Price Cheapest | £168 Average Price |
8h 31m average duration 8h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 39m average duration 8h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m average duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Distance 502 km |
Average train duration 8h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £78 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 8h 1m |
First train 00:15 |
Last train 20:45 |
Travel to Lisbon from Madrid on Renfe Intercity, Comboios De Portugal and Renfe trains with Omio. When comparing timetables and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re 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.
Trains from Madrid to Lisbon depart once a day at just before 10:00 p.m., arriving in Lisbon approximately 11 hours later, in time for breakfast. This direct service uses the Trenhotel sleeper train, called The Lusitania.
Lisbon is full of museums, palaces, high-end and quirky shops, as well as excellent food. Its mild climate means that al-fresco lunches can be enjoyed for much of the year.
Trains from Madrid to Lisbon depart from Madrid Chamartin Station, Madrid's second largest station, which is located in the city's Northern business district. The station is on lines 1 and 10 of the city's Metro system, as well as being linked by frequent bus routes, which run across the city and out to the airport and suburbs. Madrid has regular night bus routes, which operate seven days a week. Taxis are available at Madrid Chamartin Station.
Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, spreads along the banks of the River Tejo and is today one of the most popular city break destinations in Europe. The city blends wide, elegant boulevards with narrow cobbled alleys and steep staircases, topped with the impressive Castelo de São Jorge. Across the river the landscape is dominated by the Cristo Rei, a smaller version of Rio de Janeiro's Christ statue. Trains from Madrid to Lisbon arrive first at Lisbon Oriente Station and a few minutes later at Lisbon St Apolonia Station. Both are conveniently located for the city's transport network of local and Metro trains, funiculars, buses, water ferries and trams. Some tram routes still use antique carriages and are one of Lisbon's tourist attractions. Taxis are available at both stations.
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