There are 6 ways to get from Lisbon to Madrid Airport (MAD) by plane, train, bus, night 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.
Train to Faro, fly
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Take the train from Lisboa - Entrecampos to Faro
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Fly from Faro (FAO) to Madrid (MAD)
Train
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Take the train from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to Entroncamento
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Take the train from Entroncamento to Badajoz
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Take the train from Badajoz to Madrid-Chamartin
Night bus
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Take the night bus from Lisbon to Madrid Barajas Airport
Drive
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Drive from Lisbon to Madrid Airport (MAD)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lisbon to Madrid Airport (MAD) is to bus which costs €22 - €27 and takes 9h.
The quickest way to get from Lisbon to Madrid Airport (MAD) is to fly which costs €24 - €190 and takes 3h 32m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lisbon Sete Rios and arriving at Madrid Airport. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h.
No, there is no direct train from Lisbon to Madrid Airport (MAD). However, there are services departing from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia and arriving at Aeropuerto T4 via Entroncamento, Badajoz and Chamartin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.
The distance between Lisbon and Madrid Airport (MAD) is 514 km. The road distance is 645.7 km.
The best way to get from Lisbon to Madrid Airport (MAD) without a car is to bus which takes 9h and costs €22 - €27.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Lisbon to Madrid Airport (MAD), including transfers.
Lisbon to Madrid Airport (MAD) bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, depart from Lisbon Sete Rios station.
Lisbon to Madrid Airport (MAD) train services, operated by Comboios De Portugal, depart from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia station.
The best way to get from Lisbon to Madrid Airport (MAD) is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs €24 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €27 and takes 9h, you could also train, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 11h 22m.
- Distance: 513.9 km
- Duration: 3h 32m
What companies run services between Lisbon, Portugal and Madrid Airport (MAD), Spain?
Ryanair, Air Europa and three other airlines fly from Lisbon to Madrid Airport (MAD) hourly. Alternatively, Rede Expressos operates a bus from Lisbon Sete Rios to Madrid Airport 3 times a day. Tickets cost €22 - €27 and the journey takes 9h.
- Website
- flytap.com
Flights from Lisbon to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €26 - €400
Flights from Faro to Madrid via Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €440
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Lisbon to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €310
Flights from Faro to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90 - €440
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Lisbon to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €270
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Lisbon to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €23 - €210
Flights from Faro to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €28 - €250
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lisbon to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €26 - €210
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
- +351 808 109 110
- apoiocliente@cp.pt
- Website
- cp.pt
Train from Lisboa - Entrecampos to Faro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21 - €30
- Website
- Comboios De Portugal
- Urbano
- €21 - €30
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
- 2h 50m
- 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
- +34 91 232 03 20
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Badajoz to Madrid-Chamartin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €40
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Rede Nacional de Expressos is a cheap and convenient way to get around the country. In business since 1995, Portugal’s biggest bus operator services villages and cities across the country. Tickets can be purchased up to 30 days before the date of travel, with discounted fares available via their free RFLEX Card. Most coaches have WiFi and power sockets.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- cliente@rne.pt
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Lisbon Sete Rios to Madrid Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22 - €27
- Schedules at
- rede-expressos.pt
- Book at
- rede-expressos.pt
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 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Night bus from Lisbon to Madrid Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €40
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Lisbon Airport to Madrid Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 15m.
Lisbon to Madrid Airport (MAD) bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, arrive at Madrid Airport station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) is 1h ahead of Lisbon. It is currently 11:01 AM in Lisbon and 12:01 PM in Madrid Airport (MAD).
Lisbon to Madrid Airport (MAD) train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid-Chamartin station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lisbon to Madrid Airport (MAD) is 646 km. It takes approximately 6h 8m to drive from Lisbon to Madrid Airport (MAD).
Ryanair, easyJet, Air Europa and two other airlines offer flights from Lisbon Airport to Madrid Airport.
Book your Lisbon to Madrid Airport (MAD) bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 757+ hotels available in Madrid Airport (MAD). Prices start at €100 per night.
The best way to get from Lisbon to Lisbon Airport is to subway which takes 17 min and costs €1 - €6.