There are 9 ways to get from Spain to Portugal by bus, train, night train, night bus, rideshare, car or plane
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
Bus • 8 h 51 min
$44 - $64
Cheapest option
Fly Madrid to Porto, Metro • 4 h 11 min
$26 - $149
7 alternative options
Train, Trenhotel • 10 h 46 min
$84 - $132
Night bus • 11 h 10 min
$42 - $69
Rideshare • 5 h 42 min
$30 - $55
Drive • 5 h 57 min
$85 - $130
Fly Sevilla to Lisbon • 3 h 54 min
$67 - $309
Fly Madrid to Lisbon • 4 h 14 min
$38 - $160
Fly Malaga to Lisbon • 4 h 16 min
$62 - $257
Questions & Answers
No, there is no direct bus from Spain to Portugal. However, there are services departing from Santo Domingo and arriving at Rua Da Palma via Madrid and Estação Oriente. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11 h 10 min.
No, there is no direct train from Spain to Portugal. However, there are services departing from Madrid Sol and arriving at Lisboa Santa Apolonia via Madrid-Chamartin, Estación de Salamanca and Coimbra-B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10 h 46 min.
The distance between Spain and Portugal is 331 km. The road distance is 627.4 km.
The best way to get from Spain to Portugal without a car is to bus which takes 8 h 51 min and costs .
It takes approximately 8 h 51 min to get from Spain to Portugal, including transfers.
Spain to Portugal bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Madrid station.
Spain to Portugal train services, operated by Spanish Railways (RENFE), depart from Madrid-Chamartin station.
The best way to get from Spain to Portugal is to bus which takes 8 h 51 min and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs and takes 3 h 54 min.
The quickest flight from Madrid Airport to Porto Airport is the direct flight which takes 1 h 10 min.
Spain to Portugal bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lisbon, Lisbon station.
- Distance: 206.8 miles
- Duration: 8 h 51 min
What companies run services between Spain and Portugal?
Avanza Grupo operates a bus from Madrid to Lisbon 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40 - $60 and the journey takes 7 h. Alternatively, TAP Portugal flies from Seville to Lisbon 3 times a day.
- Website
- flytap.com
Flights from Madrid to Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 12 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40 - $240
Flights from Madrid to Porto via Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 12 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40 - $240
Flights from Sevilla to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 10 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65 - $430
Flights from Madrid to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 20 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30 - $250
Flights from Madrid to Lisbon via Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 15 min
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $30 - $250
Flights from Malaga to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 37 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60 - $350
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Madrid to Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 15 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $480
Flights from Madrid to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 19 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75 - $390
Flights from Malaga to Lisbon via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 40 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90 - $470
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Madrid to Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 10 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80 - $360
Flights from Madrid to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 18 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50 - $270
Flights from Malaga to Lisbon via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 5 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80 - $420
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Madrid to Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 18 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $23 - $190
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Madrid to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 21 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40 - $210
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 Madrid-Chamartin to Salamanca
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $27 - $40
- Website
- renfe.com
Night train from Estación de Salamanca to Coimbra B
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 42 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40 - $55
- 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 Coimbra-B to Lisboa Santa Apolonia
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16 - $35
- Website
- cp.pt
- 2nd Class
- $16 - $22
- 1st Class
- $20 - $35
- Phone
- +351 22 508 1000
- metro@metro-porto.pt
- Website
- metrodoporto.pt
Train from Senhora da Hora to Matosinhos Sul
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1 - $2
- Schedules at
- metrodoporto.pt
- Phone
- +34 (0) 91 272 28 32
- informacion@avanzabus.com
- Website
- avanzabus.com
Bus from Madrid to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 7 h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40 - $60
- Schedules at
- avanzabus.com
- Auto Res Express
- $55
- Auto Res Normal
- $50
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 Madrid to Lisbon, Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 8 h 20 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35 - $60
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Madrid to Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30 - $55
- Book at
- blablacar.es
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Spain to Portugal train services, operated by Portuguese Railways (CP), arrive at Lisboa Santa Apolonia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Spain to Portugal is 627 km. It takes approximately 5 h 57 min to drive from Spain to Portugal.
Air Europa, Iberia, Ryanair and TAP Portugal offer flights from Madrid Airport to Porto Airport.
There are 74+ hotels available in Portugal. Prices start at $54 USD per night.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Spain and Portugal. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
The best way to get from Spain to Sevilla Airport is to bus which takes 15 min and costs .