How to get from Madrid to Lisbon

Travel between Madrid, Spain and Lisbon, Portugal is: Partially open.

Can travellers from Spain enter Portugal?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Spain.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Lisbon from Madrid?

Conditions of entry into Portugal:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Specific entry restrictions may apply for travel to Portugal: Azores, Madeira
• Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Lisbon, Portugal?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Portugal has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: 2 metre (s) (7 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information was last checked on 27/10/2021. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your trip between Madrid and Lisbon.

The current restriction level for returning to Madrid, Spain from Portugal is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter Madrid, Spain from Lisbon, Portugal?

Reentering Spain is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Portugal

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Madrid from Lisbon?

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Specific entry restrictions may apply for travel to Spain: Canary Islands
• Health screen upon arrival
• Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Pre-arrival Health Control Form (FCS) required

Which rules do I need to follow in Madrid, Spain regarding COVID-19?

All travellers returning to Spain must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 27/10/2021. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Madrid from Lisbon here.

There are 2 travel options from Madrid to Lisbon: coach or flight.

The cheapest way from Madrid to Lisbon is by taking a coach. You can find average ticket prices around £18 compared to other travel options to Lisbon:

A coach is generally £28 less than a flight for the same journey. A flight costs on average £45 from Madrid to Lisbon.

The fastest way to get to Lisbon from Madrid is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 20 min.

There are alternative travel options to Lisbon that can usually take longer:

In comparison, travelling by coach can take you on average 8 h.

The distance between Madrid and Lisbon is around 311 miles (502 km).

The average frequency per day from Madrid to Lisbon is:

• 2 coaches a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Madrid and Lisbon as scheduled services by coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Madrid to Lisbon:

• Coaches from Madrid to Lisbon most often leave from Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83 and arrive in Lisbon, Gare Rodoviaria Sete Rios.
• Flights from Madrid to Lisbon most often leave from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Lisbon Portela Airport.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Lisbon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Flixbus to go to Lisbon by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Flixbus Madrid to Lisbon tickets on Omio for £18.
• Travel with easyJet for flights to Lisbon. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for easyJet Madrid to Lisbon tickets on Omio for £45.

Yes, there are direct routes from Madrid to Lisbon with the following travel companies:

• You'll find direct coach services to Lisbon with Flixbus or Eurolines Switzerland with around 2 direct coaches every day.
• You'll find direct flight services to Lisbon with PGA-Portugalia Airlines, easyJet, Air Europa, Iberia or TAP Portugal with around direct flights every day.

As you won't need to change at another stop in between, direct services to Lisbon tend to save you time and add more convenience, so it's worth paying attention to before you book tickets for this journey.

Before travelling from Madrid to Lisbon, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• The price of a coach ticket is on average £18 one way for this route.
• The price of a plane ticket for this route is on average £45 one way.

But we recommend booking Madrid to Lisbon tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.