The average train between Portugal and Spain takes 20h 15m and the fastest train takes 20h 8m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Portugal to Spain. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 6 times a week between Portugal and Spain. The earliest departure is at 12:30 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Portugal is at 12:30 PM which arrives into Spain at 9:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Entroncamento and take an average of 20h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Portugal to Spain. However, there are services departing from Portugal station and arriving at Spain station via Entroncamento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 15m.
Portugal to Spain train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, depart from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia station.
Portugal to Spain train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
The distance between Portugal and Spain is 285.4 km. The road distance is 1,343 km.
You can take a train from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to Barcelona-Plaça De Catalunya via Entroncamento, Badajoz, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, and Barcelona Sants in around 14h 11m.