There are 7 ways to get from Portugal to Spain by plane, subway, 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 Porto to Madrid • 4h 9m
6 alternative options
Subway to Lisboa, fly to Sevilla • 4h 7m
Subway to Lisboa, fly to Malaga • 4h 16m
Train • 13h 40m
Bus via Estação Oriente • 17h 44m
Bus • 18h 17m
Drive • 11h 47m
Portugal to Spain by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portugal to Spain is to fly which costs €23 - €160 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Portugal to Spain is to subway and fly which takes 4h 7m and costs €40 - €220.
No, there is no direct bus from Portugal to Spain. However, there are services departing from Martim Moniz and arriving at Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord via Lisbon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Portugal to Spain. However, there are services departing from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia and arriving at Estación de tren Barcelona-Plaça De Catalunya via Entroncamento, Badajoz, Estación de tren de Atocha and Barcelona Sants Tren. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 40m.
The distance between Portugal and Spain is 467 km. The road distance is 1246.9 km.
The best way to get from Portugal to Spain without a car is to train which takes 13h 40m and costs €70 - €160.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Portugal to Spain, including transfers.
Portugal to Spain bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lisbon station.
Portugal to Spain train services, operated by Comboios De Portugal, depart from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia station.
The best way to get from Portugal to Spain is to fly which takes 4h 9m and costs €23 - €160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €160 and takes 13h 40m, you could also bus via Estação Oriente, which costs €70 - €160 and takes 17h 44m.
- Distance: 466.9 km
- Duration: 4h 9m
What companies run services between Portugal and Spain?
Air Europa, Ryanair and three other airlines fly from Porto to Madrid every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lisbon to Barcelona via Entroncamento, Badajoz, Estación de tren de Atocha, and Barcelona Sants Tren in around 13h 40m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Porto to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €23 - €260
Flights from Lisboa to Sevilla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €29 - €280
Flights from Lisboa to Malaga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €350
- Website
- flytap.com
Flights from Porto to Madrid via Lisboa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €380
Flights from Lisboa to Sevilla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €410
Flights from Lisboa to Malaga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €450
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Porto to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €210
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Porto to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €280
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Porto to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €27 - €160
- Phone
- +351 213 500 115
- atendimento@metrolisboa.pt
- Website
- metrolisboa.pt
Subway from Odivelas to Campo Grande
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1 - €6
- Schedules at
- metrolisboa.pt
- 60-Minute Ticket
- €1
- Single Journey Ticket
- €1
- 24h-Ticket
- €6
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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
- +351 210 900 032
- apoiocliente@cp.pt
- Website
- cp.pt
Train from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to Entroncamento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6 - €10
- Website
- https://www.cp.pt/passageiros/en
Train from Entroncamento to Badajoz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10 - €16
- Website
- https://www.cp.pt/passageiros/en
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
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Badajoz to Estación de tren de Atocha
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Estación de tren de Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €65
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Estación de tren de Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50 - €75
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Básico
- €50 - €75
- Phone
- +34 910 150 000
- atencion.cliente@iryo.eu
- Website
- iryo.eu
Train from Estación de tren de Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30 - €80
- Website
- https://iryo.eu/en/home
- Inicial
- €30 - €80
- Phone
- +34 910 780 990
- Website
- ouigo.com
Train from Estación de tren de Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21 - €30
- Website
- https://www.ouigo.com/es/en
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.fr
Bus from Lisbon to Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €90 - €130
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
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
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente to Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €100 - €150
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €100 - €150
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente to Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €70 - €110
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
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Portugal to Spain bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord station.
Portugal to Spain train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portugal to Spain is 1247 km. It takes approximately 11h 47m to drive from Portugal to Spain.
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