How to travel from Lisbon to Barcelona

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lisbon to Barcelona

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Lisbon to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $18, and a flight costs an average of $25.

Distance: 624 miles (1005 km)

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$164

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$68

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7h 17m

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4h 17m

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14h 43m

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14h 13m

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11h 27m

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10h 57m

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1.0 - 2.5kg

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from Lisbon to Barcelona

How to get from Lisbon to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Lisbon to Barcelona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    10:15 AM20h05
    Lisboa, Gare Oriente
    7:20 AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    $891One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • ALSA BS
    10:00 PM15h10
    Lisboa, Gare Oriente
    2:10 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    $721One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • TAP PortugalTP1036
    4:35 PM1h45
    Humberto Delgado Airport
    7:20 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport
    $3631One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • AlsaNormal+AVE03941
    7:15 AM14h45
    Lisboa, Gare Oriente
    11:00 PMBarcelona Sants
    $2641One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal+AVE03941
    7:00 AM15h00
    Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios
    11:00 PMBarcelona Sants
    $2641One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    10:15 AM19h35
    Lisboa, Gare Oriente
    6:50 AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    $891One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    9:45 AM20h35
    Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios
    7:20 AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    $891One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    9:45 AM20h05
    Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios
    6:50 AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    $891One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+Vueling AirlinesVY8481
    1:55 PM9h50
    Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô)
    12:45 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport
    $1801One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+Vueling AirlinesVY8481
    10:20 AM13h25
    Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô)
    12:45 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport
    $1821One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+Vueling AirlinesVY8481
    9:25 AM14h20
    Lisboa, Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (Terminal 1 - Estação de metrô)
    12:45 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport
    $1861One-way
    1 transfer

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 How to Travel from Lisbon to Barcelona?

If you wish to travel from Lisbon to Barcelona, you will find that there are two available methods of transportation. Traveling by bus or by plane are the most convenient ways to reach Barcelona from Lisbon. The bus typically takes around 19 hours and 41 minutes with routes operating every day of the week. On the other hand, traveling by plane would only take 1 hour and 55 minutes and also offers departures every day. 

What is the Cheapest Way To Get from Lisbon to Barcelona?

The cheapest way to travel from Lisbon to Barcelona is generally by using the plane. Nonetheless, this depends on when you book your ticket. If you book just a few days in advance, buses might be more affordable. It is important to keep in mind that most bus routes require at least one transfer and the average journey can about a day. There are usually 33 bus trips per day, and they are operated by Eurolines, Alsa and FlixBus. Flights conveniently take you directly from Lisbon to Barcelona in just a few hours. There are a little over 30 flights per day, and the routes are operated by Air Europa, Iberia, KLM, PGA, TAP Portugal, and Vueling.

What is the Fastest Way to Travel from Lisbon to Barcelona?

The fastest way to travel from Lisbon and Barcelona is undoubtedly by plane. If you would opt for taking a bus to the final destination, not only would you encounter at least one transfer on average, but a journey by bus that lasts around 20 hours or more. On the other hand, planes conveniently depart from Lisbon Portela Airport (LPA) and arrive at the Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) in two hours. 

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The services provided by the Omio app and website can provide you with the essential tools you may need to compare and book tickets for all modes of transport from Lisbon to Barcelona, while also listing the options by personal preference.

Travel from Lisbon to Barcelona by Bus

Traveling by bus from Lisbon to Barcelona is quite simple. You will find that the first buses will usually depart at around 6:00 a.m. with the last ones leaving at 9:30 p.m. You can catch a bus from multiple stations around the city, including Lisbon Gare Oriente, Aeropuerto Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado and Lisbon Sete Rios. In Barcelona, you will have the choice to arrive in Barcelona Estación Nord and Barcelona Sants Station, and the city center can be conveniently reached by subway or bus from either station. The average journey takes 19 hours and 40 minutes. There are usually about 33 buses that leave daily with at least one connection. Travelers will be able to choose between a number of operators, including FlixBus, Euroline, and Alsa.

Travel from Lisbon to Barcelona by Plane

The quickest and most convenient way to travel the route from Lisbon to Barcelona is by plane. You will find that about 30 to 40 planes are traveling directly or with one layover daily, with an average journey time of two hours. You will depart from the Lisbon Portela Airport (LPA) and arrive at the Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN), both of which are conveniently located just a short bus or metro ride from the city center. The flights are operated by Air Europa, Iberia, KLM, PGA, TAP Portugal, and Vueling. Vueling is the flight operator that caters the cheapest and fastest routes.​

How to get from Lisbon to Barcelona

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Lisbon to Barcelona, 87,78% of our customers do not hesitate to choose the flight as their preferred way to travel. Nowadays, passengers who want to fly around Europe have more options than ever before. With dozens of budget airlines covering several routes which connect to virtually all European countries, taking a flight to reach your desired destination is easy and inexpensive. The low fares and the short flight time are, among others, some of the reasons why our users choose the airplane as the best way to get from Lisbon to Barcelona, even if they have to face baggage limitations and long lines at check-in and security control. You can book your flights with Omio to make sure you are always taking the fastest route or getting the best deal. You can also add extra luggage and book securely with several methods of payment such as Apple Pay, PayPal and more.

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FAQs: Travel from Lisbon to Barcelona

Travel to Barcelona easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lisbon to Barcelona.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Lisbon and Barcelona including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lisbon to Barcelona is a train with an average price of $18 (€15).

This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Barcelona:

A train is $7 (€5) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Barcelona costing on average $25 (€20).

A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lisbon to Barcelona costing on average $31 (€25).

The fastest way to travel from Lisbon to Barcelona is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 50m.

Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 52m.

Bus takes on average 15h 10m.

The distance from Lisbon to Barcelona is approximately 624 miles (1005 km).
The average frequency per day from Lisbon to Barcelona is:
  • Around 52 flights per day.
  • Around 18 trains per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lisbon and Barcelona as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lisbon to Barcelona:
  • Flights mostly depart from Humberto Delgado Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lisbon to Barcelona, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Renfe INTERCITY, Comboios De Portugal to go to Barcelona by train.
  • Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus, BlaBlaCar to go to Barcelona by bus.
  • Travel with Vueling Airlines, easyJet, Ryanair, TAP Portugal, PGA-Portugalia Airlines, Iberia, GetJet Airlines, Airhub Airlines, Air Europa, Air France, Bulgaria Air, SATA Air Acores (2), Air Nostrum, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa to go to Barcelona by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lisbon to Barcelona with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar.
  • 14 direct flights per day with Vueling Airlines, easyJet, Ryanair, TAP Portugal, PGA-Portugalia Airlines, Iberia, GetJet Airlines, Airhub Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Lisbon to Barcelona often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Paris, Valencia, Seville, Zaragoza. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Barcelona and these popular destinations at a great price.
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