There are 7 ways to get from Lisbon to Barcelona by plane, bus, train, night train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly • 4 h 46 min
$39 - $191
6 alternative options
Bus, train • 13 h 2 min
$130 - $198
Train • 15 h 24 min
$147 - $221
Bus Rede Expressos • 19 h 15 min
$77 - $132
Bus InterNorte • 21 h 15 min
$77 - $112
Night train, train • 14 h 20 min
$148 - $232
Drive • 11 h 51 min
$170 - $260
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lisbon to Barcelona is to fly which costs 30€ - 170€ and takes 4 h 46 min.
The quickest way to get from Lisbon to Barcelona is to fly which costs 30€ - 170€ and takes 4 h 46 min.
No, there is no direct bus from Lisbon to Barcelona station. However, there are services departing from Alfândega and arriving at Barcelona Nord Station via Lisbon Oriente Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19 h 15 min.
No, there is no direct train from Lisbon to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Lisboa Santa Apolonia and arriving at Barcelona Sants via Entroncamento, Badajoz and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15 h 24 min.
The distance between Lisbon and Barcelona is 1006 km. The road distance is 1243.9 km.
The best way to get from Lisbon to Barcelona without a car is to bus and train which takes 13 h 2 min and costs 110€ - 180€.
It takes approximately 4 h 46 min to get from Lisbon to Barcelona, including transfers.
Lisbon to Barcelona bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, arrive at Lisbon Oriente Station.
Lisbon to Barcelona train services, operated by Portuguese Railways (CP), depart from Lisboa Santa Apolonia station.
The best way to get from Lisbon to Barcelona is to fly which takes 4 h 46 min and costs 30€ - 170€. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 120€ - 200€ and takes 15 h 24 min, you could also bus, which costs 65€ - 120€ and takes 19 h 15 min.
- Distance: 628.9 miles
- Duration: 4 h 46 min
What companies run services between Lisbon, Portugal and Barcelona, Spain?
TAP Portugal, Vueling Airlines and three other airlines fly from Lisbon to Barcelona hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lisbon to Barcelona via Entroncamento, Badajoz, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha in around 15 h 24 min.
- Website
- flytap.com
Flights from Lisbon to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40 - $290
Flights from Lisbon to Barcelona via Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 20 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40 - $290
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Lisbon to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45 - $290
Flights from Lisbon to Barcelona via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 28 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65 - $350
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Lisbon to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45 - $290
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Lisbon to Barcelona via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85 - $400
- Website
- royalairmaroc.com
Flights from Lisbon to Barcelona via Casablanca
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 40 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270 - $1,200
Based in Madrid, Renfe is a state-owned train operator, that connects cities across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. Renfe’s extensive network means most destinations offer multiple trains a day, with the most popular routes normally offering a train each hour. Locally known as AVE, the high-speed trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. Comfort is key in a Renfe train, with seats with footrests in all three classes of travel: Standard, Club and First. Each seat has an individual light, a pull-down table and an electrical outlet for in Club and First classes. There is free WiFi for first class passengers and for those with a + Renfe card.
Rome2rio's guide to Spanish Railways (RENFE)
Contact Details
- Phone
- 902 320 320
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Navalmoral de la Mata to Madrid-Atocha Cercanías
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 4 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24 - $35
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Badajoz to Madrid-Atocha Cercanías
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h 9 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50 - $70
- Website
- renfe.com
Rome2rio's guide to Spanish Railways AVE
Contact Details
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha to Barcelona Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 10 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $75 - $110
- Website
- renfe.com
Comboios de Portugal (CP) is the national railway network of Portugal, and spans over 2700km, with trains being split into four main types: regional and intercity trains, international and domestic high-speed trains, and international night trains. Portugal's main stations are Santa Apolónia in Lisbon and Campanha in Porto - these train stations connect to trains in Portugal's main cities and international destinations. The Alfa Pendular, the fastest train in Portugal, is a popular travel choice, as it can run at a speed of up to 250 km/h.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +351 707 210 220
- Website
- cp.pt
Train from Lisboa Santa Apolonia to Entroncamento
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8 - $16
- Website
- cp.pt
- 2nd Class
- $8 - $12
- 1st Class
- $10 - $16
Train from Entroncamento to Badajoz
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 4 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13 - $26
- Website
- cp.pt
Night train from Lisboa Santa Apolonia to Madrid-Chamartin
- Ave. Duration
- 10 h 15 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70 - $120
- Website
- cp.pt
- Phone
- +34 (0) 91 272 28 32
- informacion@avanzabus.com
- Website
- avanzabus.com
Bus from Lisboa to Navalmoral de la Mata
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h 13 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30 - $50
- Schedules at
- avanzabus.com
- Phone
- 707 22 33 44
- cliente@rne.pt
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Lisbon Oriente Station to Barcelona Nord Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75 - $100
- Schedules at
- rede-expressos.pt
- Book at
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Lisbon Oriente Station to Barcelona Sants Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17 h 30 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75 - $95
- Schedules at
- rede-expressos.pt
- Book at
- rede-expressos.pt
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves over 1400 destinations, in 26 countries including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands, Croatia, Spain, and across Scandinavia and central and eastern Europe. Founded in 2012, Flixbus’ extensive network connects cities with approximately 200,000 trips, with buses often departing every 30 minutes. One of the most affordable ways to get around Europe (and expanding soon into the US), a Flixbus journey is cost-effective, well-connected, comfortable and safe.
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Lisbon, Lisbon to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 15 h 20 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75 - $130
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 707 200 512
- Website
- internorte.pt
Bus from Lisboa Oriente to Barcelona Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 19 h 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80 - $110
- Schedules at
- internorte.pt
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Lisbon Airport to Barcelona Airport is the direct flight which takes 1 h 50 min.
Lisbon to Barcelona bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, arrive at Barcelona Nord Station.
Barcelona is 1 h ahead of Lisbon. It is currently 3:50 AM in Lisbon and 4:50 AM in Barcelona.
Lisbon to Barcelona train services, operated by Spanish Railways AVE, arrive at Barcelona Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lisbon to Barcelona is 1244 km. It takes approximately 11 h 51 min to drive from Lisbon to Barcelona.
Air Europa, Royal Air Maroc, Vueling Airlines and two other airlines offer flights from Lisbon Airport to Barcelona Airport.
There are 3452+ hotels available in Barcelona. Prices start at $78 USD per night.
The best way to get from Lisbon to Lisbon Airport is to bus which takes 9 min and costs 3€.