- To Lisbon from Madrid by train
- How to get from Madrid to Lisbon by bus
- Choosing wings
- The car is not a luxury
The capitals of the westernmost countries of the Old World are separated by only 600 kilometers, and there are many options for how to get from Madrid to Lisbon. When planning your route, look for the night train, which saves money per night in a hotel, and for inexpensive flights between Portugal and Spain.
To Lisbon from Madrid by train
The most convenient type of ground transfer between the two capitals is the Lusitania overnight train. It departs daily late at night from Madrid's Chamartin Station and arrives in the Portuguese capital 9 hours later.
Chamartin Station is located in the northern part of the city. Exact address: CalleAgustín de Foxa, s / n28036. The easiest way to get to the train station is to take the Madrid Metro. The lines you need are L1 and L10, the stop is Chamartín. There are also lines 5 and 80 buses and suburban trains to the station. The station operates seven days a week from 4.30 to 0.30. Madrid Train Station offers 24-hour luggage storage, cafes, souvenir shops and currency exchange.
Details of the Lusitania train, ticket prices and timetables can be found at www.cp.pt. When choosing the type of carriage, pay attention to the following categories:
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Gran Class is a coupe of the highest class for one or two passengers.
- Preferente is a lower class compartment in which a maximum of two can go.
- Tourist is a four-seater compartment with a washbasin. A shared toilet is located at the end of the carriage.
- Reclining seats - seating and least expensive ticket option.
The best prices for train travel from Madrid to Lisbon can be obtained by booking your trip well in advance.
How to get from Madrid to Lisbon by bus
Bus service is traditionally cheaper than rail, and the countries of the Iberian Peninsula are no exception to this rule. You can get from the Spanish to the Portuguese capital by buses of several companies:
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InterNorte sends its cars from the bus station to Avenida America. Travel time is 10, 5 hours, and the fare is close to 50 euros. If you try to book your tickets in advance, the price can be significantly reduced. The route leads through Merida and Badajoz. Useful information for passengers, flight schedules and more - on the website www.internorte.pt.
- Passengers of Samar buses spend a little longer on the way. She estimates her services at 60 euros, and on the way she will have to make transfers in Talavera and Badajoz. The flight schedule is available at www.samar.es.
The peculiarity of European buses is a high degree of passenger comfort. The salon of each vehicle is equipped with air conditioning and multimedia systems. On the way, passengers can use dry closets and prepare hot drinks in a coffee machine. The spacious cargo compartment allows you to conveniently and safely place even bulky luggage, and individual sockets will help keep phones and electrical appliances on alert throughout the journey.
Choosing wings
If you value your time especially, use the services of European airlines in order to get from Madrid to Lisbon quickly and comfortably. By the way, the prices for air tickets have only been encouraging lately, and therefore the choice in favor of a transfer by air looks completely natural.
European low-cost airlines - EasyJet, for example - sell tickets for a direct flight Madrid - Lisbon for only 55 euros. If you subscribe to the email newsletter of their special offers, you can book your flight even cheaper. In the sky, passengers will have to spend a little less than 1.5 hours.
Tickets for regular flights of national carriers of two countries - TAP Portugal and Iberia cost about 70 euros.
In Madrid, flights are organized from Barajas International Airport. You can get there from the Spanish capital by express bus line 203, which departs from the Atocha train station. The transfer will take 40 to 60 minutes, depending on traffic. The fare is 5 euros. Express trains run around the clock. The second option is bus line 200 from the Avenida America metro station. The issue price is 1.5 euros. Tickets are sold by the driver, and the driving interval is approximately 15 minutes. The working hours of buses on this route are from 5.00 to 23.00.
In the Portuguese capital, passengers arrive at Portela International Airport. Bus lines 5, 8, 22, 44 and 45 will help you to get to Lisbon's main attractions.
The car is not a luxury
If you love beautiful southern landscapes, take the opportunity to travel to Lisbon from Madrid by car. You can rent a car at one of the many European rental offices. Do not forget about the need to follow the traffic rules in Europe. Hefty fines await violators, and there is no opportunity to "negotiate" with the traffic police.
Useful information for car enthusiasts:
- The cost of gasoline in Spain and Portugal is approximately 1.20 and 1.55 euros per liter, respectively.
- Some road sections in both countries are subject to toll charges. Rates depend on the type of vehicle.
- When choosing a place to park your car, consider the parking rules. The cost of the service may differ depending on the time of day and the zone where you plan to leave the car.
- Fines for not wearing seat belts, improper transportation of children or talking on the phone while driving without using a hand-free device in Spain and Portugal can reach 200 and 600 euros, respectively.
All prices in the material are approximate and given as of January 2017. It is better to check the exact fare on the official websites of the carriers.
