There are 6 ways to get from Málaga to Lisbon by plane, bus, train, 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.
Recommended option
Fly • 4 h 8 min
$64 - $259
Cheapest option
Bus, night bus • 13 h 47 min
$50 - $78
4 alternative options
Bus • 11 h 14 min
$60 - $100
Train, bus • 11 h 15 min
$88 - $135
Train • 12 h 56 min
$100 - $151
Drive • 6 h 36 min
$95 - $140
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Málaga to Lisbon is to bus and night bus which costs 40€ - 70€ and takes 13 h 47 min.
The quickest way to get from Málaga to Lisbon is to fly which costs 55€ - 230€ and takes 4 h 8 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Málaga and arriving at Lisboa - Sete Rios. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 h 14 min.
No, there is no direct train from Málaga to Lisbon. However, there are services departing from Malaga and arriving at Lisboa Santa Apolonia via Puertollano, Badajoz and Entroncamento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12 h 56 min.
The distance between Málaga and Lisbon is 470 km. The road distance is 672.6 km.
The best way to get from Málaga to Lisbon without a car is to bus which takes 11 h 14 min and costs 50€ - 85€.
It takes approximately 4 h 8 min to get from Málaga to Lisbon, including transfers.
Málaga to Lisbon bus services, operated by InterNorte, depart from Málaga station.
Málaga to Lisbon train services, operated by Spanish Railways AVE, depart from Malaga station.
The best way to get from Málaga to Lisbon is to fly which takes 4 h 8 min and costs 55€ - 230€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 50€ - 85€ and takes 11 h 14 min, you could also train, which costs 85€ - 140€ and takes 12 h 56 min.
- Distance: 293.8 miles
- Duration: 4 h 8 min
What companies run services between Málaga, Spain and Lisbon, Portugal?
TAP Portugal, Iberia and Air Europa fly from Málaga to Lisbon 5 times a day. Alternatively, InterNorte operates a bus from Málaga to Lisbon twice daily. Tickets cost $60 - $100 and the journey takes 11 h 14 min.
- Website
- flytap.com
Flights from Malaga to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 35 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60 - $350
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Malaga to Lisbon via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90 - $470
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Malaga to Lisbon via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 5 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80 - $420
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 Malaga to Sevilla Santa Justa
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35 - $50
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Puertollano to Badajoz
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 26 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35 - $50
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Badajoz to Entroncamento
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 1 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13 - $26
- Website
- renfe.com
Rome2rio's guide to Spanish Railways AVE
Contact Details
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Malaga to Puertollano
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40 - $60
- 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 Entroncamento to Lisboa Santa Apolonia
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8 - $16
- Website
- cp.pt
- 2nd Class
- $8 - $12
- 1st Class
- $10 - $16
- Phone
- 707 200 512
- Website
- internorte.pt
Bus from Málaga to Lisboa - Sete Rios
- Ave. Duration
- 11 h 14 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60 - $100
- Schedules at
- internorte.pt
Bus from Sevilla Santa Justa to Lisboa Oriente
- Ave. Duration
- 7 h 56 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50 - $85
- Schedules at
- internorte.pt
- Phone
- +34 (0) 91 272 28 32
- informacion@avanzabus.com
- Website
- avanzabus.com
Bus from Fuengirola to Seville
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18 - $27
- Schedules at
- portillo.avanzabus.com
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
Night bus from Sevilla, Sevilla - Prado de San Sebastian to Lisbon, Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 6 h 31 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27 - $45
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Malaga Airport to Lisbon Airport is the direct flight which takes 1 h 35 min.
Málaga to Lisbon bus services, operated by InterNorte, arrive at Lisboa - Sete Rios station.
Lisbon is 1 h behind Málaga. It is currently 4:41 AM in Málaga and 3:41 AM in Lisbon.
Málaga to Lisbon train services, operated by Portuguese Railways (CP), arrive at Lisboa Santa Apolonia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Málaga to Lisbon is 673 km. It takes approximately 6 h 36 min to drive from Málaga to Lisbon.
Iberia, Air Europa and TAP Portugal offer flights from Malaga Airport to Lisbon Airport.
There are 6555+ hotels available in Lisbon. Prices start at $55 USD per night.
The best way to get from Málaga to Malaga Airport is to train which takes 12 min and costs 1€ - 3€.