There are 6 ways to get from Lisbon to Barcelona by plane, train, night train, bus 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 • 4h 53m
34€ - 157€
5 alternative options
Train • 15h 14m
104€ - 189€
Night train, train • 15h 43m
85€ - 112€
Bus • 16h 17m
56€ - 71€
Bus via Mérida • 18h 15m
Drive • 11h 49m
150€ - 230€
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The cheapest way to get from Lisbon to Barcelona is to bus which costs 55€ - 75€ and takes 16h 17m.
The quickest way to get from Lisbon to Barcelona is to fly which costs 30€ - 160€ and takes 4h 53m.
No, there is no direct bus from Lisbon to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Lisbon - 7 Rios and arriving at Barcelona Nord via Merida. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 15m.
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 15h 14m.
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 train which takes 15h 14m and costs 100€ - 190€.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Lisbon to Barcelona, including transfers.
Lisbon to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Lisbon - 7 Rios station.
Lisbon to Barcelona train services, operated by Comboios De Portugal, depart from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia station.
The best way to get from Lisbon to Barcelona is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs 30€ - 160€. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 100€ - 190€ and takes 15h 14m, you could also bus, which costs 55€ - 75€ and takes 16h 17m.
- Distance: 1006.2 km
- Duration: 4h 53m
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 Cercanias, and Madrid-Puerta De Atocha in around 15h 14m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Lisbon to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 150€
Flights from Lisbon to Barcelona via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 190€
Flights from Lisbon to Barcelona via Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 150€
Flights from Lisbon to Barcelona via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 150€
- Website
- flytap.com
Flights from Lisbon to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 190€
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Lisbon to Barcelona via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 190€
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Lisbon to Barcelona via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 260€
Comboios de Portugal (CP) is the national railway network of Portugal that spans over 2700km, with trains split into three main types: regional, urban 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 connect to trains in Portugal's 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. You can book train tickets up to 60 days in advance.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +351 707 210 220
- Website
- cp.pt
Train from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to Entroncamento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 7€ - 11€
- Website
- Comboios De Portugal
- Urbano
- 7€ - 11€
Train from Entroncamento to Badajoz
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 12€ - 18€
- Website
- Comboios De Portugal
- Urbano
- 12€ - 18€
Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- 902 320 320
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Badajoz to Madrid-Atocha Cercanias
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 29€ - 40€
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Night train from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to Salamanca
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 45€
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Salamanca to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 70€
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 60€ - 120€
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Promo
- 60€ - 80€
- Promo+
- 68€ - 73€
- Flexible
- 90€ - 120€
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 80€
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
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One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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, Barcelona Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 70€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 902 42 22 42
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Lisbon - 7 Rios to Merida
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 23€ - 35€
- Website
- alsa.com
- Phone
- 93 265 61 32
- Website
- barcelonanord.cat
Bus from Merida to Barcelona Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Llorente Bus, Sl
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The quickest flight from Lisbon Airport to Barcelona Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 50m.
Lisbon to Barcelona bus services, operated by Llorente Bus, Sl, arrive at Barcelona Nord station.
Barcelona is 1h ahead of Lisbon. It is currently 2:49 PM in Lisbon and 3:49 PM in Barcelona.
Lisbon to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lisbon to Barcelona is 1244 km. It takes approximately 11h 49m to drive from Lisbon to Barcelona.
Air Europa, Iberia, TAP Portugal and Vueling Airlines offer flights from Lisbon Airport to Barcelona Airport.
There are 2573+ hotels available in Barcelona. Prices start at 87€ per night.
The best way to get from Lisbon to Lisbon Airport is to shuttle which takes 16 min and costs 4€ - 7€.