There are 7 ways to get from Spain to Portugal by train, plane, 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
Train to Madrid, fly to Porto
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Take the train from Sol to Chamartin
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Fly from Madrid (MAD) to Porto (OPO)
6 alternative options
Fly Sevilla to Lisbon, bus
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Fly from Sevilla (SVQ) to Lisbon (LIS)
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Take the bus from Lisboa to Odivelas
Train to Madrid, fly to Lisbon, bus
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Take the train from Sol to Chamartin
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Fly from Madrid (MAD) to Lisbon (LIS)
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Take the bus from Lisboa to Odivelas
Train
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Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
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Take the train from Madrid-Atocha Cercanias to Badajoz
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Take the train from Badajoz to Entroncamento
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Take the train from Entroncamento to Lisboa - Santa Apolonia
Bus
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Take the bus from Barcelona to Lisbon Sete Rios
Bus via Zaragoza
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Take the bus from Barcelona Avinguda Diagonal to Zaragoza Delicias Bus Station
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Take the bus from Zaragoza Delicias Bus Station to Lisbon Oriente
Drive
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Drive from Barcelona to Lisbon
Spain to Portugal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Spain to Portugal is to train and fly which costs €23 - €150 and takes 4h 36m.
The quickest way to get from Spain to Portugal is to train and fly which costs €23 - €150 and takes 4h 36m.
No, there is no direct bus from Spain to Portugal. However, there are services departing from Barcelona and arriving at Cais Lingueta via Barcelona Avinguda Diagonal, Zaragoza Delicias Bus Station and Estação Oriente. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Spain to Portugal. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia and arriving at Lisboa - Santa Apolonia via Barcelona-Sants, Madrid-Atocha Cercanias, Badajoz and Entroncamento. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 2m.
The distance between Spain and Portugal is 273 km. The road distance is 1247.5 km.
The best way to get from Spain to Portugal without a car is to train which takes 14h 2m and costs €100 - €200.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Spain to Portugal, including transfers.
Spain to Portugal bus services, operated by Avanza Grupo, depart from Barcelona Avinguda Diagonal station.
Spain to Portugal train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Spain to Portugal is to train which takes 14h 2m and costs €100 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €150 and takes 18h 57m.
- Distance: 272.7 km
- Duration: 4h 36m
What companies run services between Spain and Portugal?
You can take a train from Barcelona to Lisbon via Barcelona-Sants, Madrid-Puerta De Atocha, Madrid-Atocha Cercanias, Badajoz, and Entroncamento in around 14h 2m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Barcelona to Lisbon Sete Rios once daily. Tickets cost €95 - €140 and the journey takes 18h 45m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Madrid to Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €250
Flights from Madrid to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €320
- Website
- flytap.com
Flights from Madrid to Porto via Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €400
Flights from Sevilla to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75 - €390
Flights from Madrid to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €26 - €400
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Madrid to Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €190
Flights from Madrid to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €270
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Madrid to Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €18 - €160
Flights from Sevilla to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €24 - €210
Flights from Madrid to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €23 - €210
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Madrid to Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €25 - €160
Flights from Madrid to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €27 - €220
This regional commuter train system (also known as Cercanías) connects Barcelona with Catalonia and the Barcelona metropolitan area, including popular destinations like Sitges and the Costa Brava. The network of routes mostly runs overground and connects to many Barcelona metro and bus stations. Trains run frequently, and tickets can be bought at station ticket machines on the day of travel. Two children per adult (up to 6 years) can travel for free. If you’re arriving or departing Barcelona on a domestic AVE or long-distance train, check your ticket for a 5-digit Combinado Cercanias code, which is redeemable for a free local ticket from the ticket machines.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 902 320 320
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Sol to Chamartin
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
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 Sol to Madrid-Chamartin
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5 - €7
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Atocha Cercanias to Badajoz
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €29 - €40
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60 - €120
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Promo
- €60 - €80
- Promo+
- €68 - €73
- Flexible
- €90 - €120
- Phone
- +34 902 320 320
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55 - €85
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
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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 Badajoz to Entroncamento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12 - €18
- Website
- Comboios De Portugal
- Urbano
- €12 - €18
Train from Entroncamento to Lisboa - Santa Apolonia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7 - €11
- Website
- Comboios De Portugal
- Urbano
- €7 - €11
- Phone
- 217 928 180
- secretariado@rodoviariadelisboa.pt
- Website
- rodoviariadelisboa.pt
Bus from Lisboa to Odivelas
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2 - €4
- Website
- Rodoviária de Lisboa
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
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Barcelona to Lisbon Sete Rios
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €95 - €140
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +34 91 272 28 32
- informacion@avanzabus.com
- Website
- avanzabus.com
Bus from Barcelona Avinguda Diagonal to Zaragoza Delicias Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €24 - €30
- Avanza Grupo
- Phone
- 02/989 0000
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Zaragoza Delicias Bus Station to Lisbon Oriente
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €28 - €40
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
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The quickest flight from Madrid Airport to Porto Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 15m.
Spain to Portugal bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Lisbon Oriente station.
Spain to Portugal train services, operated by Comboios De Portugal, arrive at Lisboa - Santa Apolonia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Spain to Portugal is 1247 km. It takes approximately 11h 47m to drive from Spain to Portugal.
easyJet, Ryanair, Air Europa and two other airlines offer flights from Madrid Airport to Porto Airport.
There are eight+ hotels available in Portugal. Prices start at €100 per night.
The best way to get from Spain to Sevilla Airport is to bus which takes 32 min and costs €4.