Tourists always want a warm summer sun, so many people choose Spain for recreation and often - its second most popular city - Barcelona. But a trip to Europe is rarely limited to one country. Those wishing to swim in the Atlantic Ocean should go to the capital of Portugal - Lisbon. To build a competent route, we will consider all possible options for how to get from Barcelona to Lisbon.
Ways to get to Lisbon
There are four ways to get to the westernmost capital of Europe. The highest price will come out for a car trip. Large expenses will be spent on paying for gasoline, because there is a long way to go: the distance between Lisbon and Barcelona is 1245 km. At the same time, you need to allocate a budget for renting a car and make a deposit for it.
The least convenient option is to travel by bus. Travel time can be up to 22 hours with transfers.
The table shows the ways to get there by plane, train, bus and car.
| Option | Elapsed time | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Air travel | Direct flight lasts 1 hour + 1 hour for transfers | Airplane ticket - from 35 euros + transfer from / to airports - 15 euros. |
| Bus | 18 hours 15 minutes | 72 euros |
| Train | Minimum 13 hours | Train with transfers - from 112 euros, combination train + bus - from 120 euros |
| Rented or private vehicle | 11 hours 50 minutes | Fuel cost - about 110 euros + rental costs - from 35 euros + fare - 50 euros |
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Travel by train
There are three train routes available. The first is Barcelona-Madrid-Lisbon, the second is Barcelona-Sevilla-Faro-Lisbon and the third is Barcelona-Vigu-Porto-Lisbon. By train, you will have to cover the distance a little less than by car - 1007 km. Railways in Spain make it easy to cross the border with Portugal.
We will describe two of the most convenient ways to get to Lisbon by train. Tickets and timetables are available on the Spanish Railways website. If you go from Barcelona to Lisbon via Madrid, then it should be borne in mind that trains of different price categories and total travel time leave from 6.00 to 21.00 to the train station of the Spanish capital Madrid-Puerta de Atocha. Tickets for high-speed trains cost from 50 euros, the journey will take 2.5-3 hours.
In Madrid, take the C2 metro or bus to Chamartín train station. However, there is also a regional express train from Barcelona for 42 euros. This train leaves at 09.03 in the morning and arrives at the train departure station in Lisbon 9 hours later.
There is a train to Lisbon from Madrid once a day at 21.43. The ticket will cost 61.5 euros, the travel time is 10 hours 37 minutes. The final station of arrival in Lisbon is Lisboa Santa Apolonia.
You can get from Barcelona to Lisbon by train with a transfer to the bus.
The minimum cost of such a move is about 123 euros. Train AVE 3180 departs from Barcelona Sants at 18.25 and reaches Madrid Atocha Station in 2 hours 30 minutes. Waiting for boarding the bus will take 2 hours 5 minutes. At 23.00, the ALSA bus leaves from Madrid - Estación Sur station - in 7.5 hours you are in Lisbon. For tickets and suitable connections, see the link.
Bus ride
The tourist will save the budget if he chooses the bus as a means of transportation.
Buses in Spain are the cheapest form of transport.
All transportations are carried out by private companies. ALSA is the largest carrier on the market, the buses of which will be useful to the traveler when traveling to Portugal.
Estimated travel time with one change in good weather - 19 hours 25 minutes. Ticket prices range from 65 to 95 euros, which is quite cheap. From Barcelona stop there is a bus connection that takes 18 hours and 30 minutes to Lisboa Oriente stop. Then, at the Estação Oriente station, you need to find the 759 bus, which runs every two hours. In 35 minutes you will be at the Cais Lingueta terminus. For details, visit the ALSA website.
The fastest option is an airplane
You can fly from Barcelona to Portugal by plane, and there are no transfers. The total travel time including transfers will be about 2 hours. The cost of the trip is from 35 euros per flight, plus the cost of transfers from and to the airports.
There is a train to the airport of the capital of Catalonia every half hour. At Barcelona - Passeig de Gràcia station, find the R2 Nord train, which takes 17 minutes to Barcelona Airport T2 station.
There is only one direct flight airline - Vueling. Departure from Barcelona Airport is straightforward, except on days with poor weather conditions. The cost of air tickets is presented on the link, where they can be booked.
There are about four flights a day from Barcelona to Lisbon: the first at 7.15 am and the last at 7.15 pm.
The luggage weight limit is 23 kg. To get from the airport to Lisbon, take bus 320 from the Lisboa stop, which will arrive at your destination in 5 minutes. You can study the bus schedule and buy tickets on the websites of the operators - Rodoviária de Lisboa and Carris.
Traveling Barcelona - Lisbon by car
In Spain, it is recommended to rent a car from Goldcar. For example, an Opel Astra with a full policy will cost 174 euros for 3 days. The price includes a full tank of 60 liters, the cost of which does not need to be returned upon return. Accordingly, if you take away gasoline, car rental will cost 105 euros for 3 days. The company has a large car park.
The office is located a short drive from the airport. When you drop off your car, you can be taken to the airport for free.
In Portugal, car prices are 1.5-2 times higher, while the mileage of cars is much higher. Therefore, it is better to rent a car in Spain, in addition, a deposit for a rented car may not be required here.
Renting a car with a diesel engine will also significantly save money. But fuel prices in Portugal are among the lowest in Western Europe, so refueling is more profitable there.
The 1245 km distance between Barcelona and Lisbon can be covered in 11 hours and 50 minutes by car.
Approximate fuel consumption for the entire route is 100 liters of gasoline. To fill a full tank in Spain, prepare 90 euros (for a diesel - about 85 euros). Also consider further refueling costs. The total amount of the trip by car is up to 200 euros. For the use of toll roads, you will have to pay an additional 111 euros.
The optimal route is Barcelona-Zaragoza-Madrid-Merida-Lisbon.
There are almost 320 km between Barcelona and Zaragoza, so it doesn't hurt to take a break for a snack and a walk. If you have some extra time, be sure to explore the capital of Spain.
Next on the way, Merida is an amazing town on the Guadiana River, moreover, it is the first capital of the Roman province of Luisitania, which later became Portugal. Here you can stop and have a good rest. On the way to Lisbon, the maximum concentration of interesting places to stop is awaiting.
Find out how to get from Madrid to Lisbon quickly and cheaply.
Conclusion
Barcelona welcomes tourists with rich sea air, an abundance of planted palms, many flowers and unique architecture. Lisbon is the complete opposite of the main symbol of Catalonia. The capital of Portugal is like a seaside village, where life is saturated not with pathos, but with a special charm that is given by narrow streets, patterns on tiles, cute shops that look like tents. The capital of the country of port and white wine is small but very cozy.
They say that Barcelona is an extrovert, and Lisbon is an introvert, so after the huge Barcelona it may seem that Lisbon is too modest, but this is not a city of first impressions - you have to wander and enjoy here. Moreover, you can easily get from one destination to another by plane, train, bus or car.
