Barcelona to Lisbon by train
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Overview: trains from Barcelona to Lisbon
Find the key information for travelling by train from Barcelona to Lisbon, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.
From Barcelona to Lisbon by train
Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Barcelona to Lisbon by train. With 6 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.
Cost of train tickets between Barcelona and Lisbon
The cheapest train tickets from Barcelona to Lisbon start at AU$101.83. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, AU$136. If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around AU$258.
Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Barcelona to Lisbon is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 5 months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.
Departure frequency and timetable from Barcelona to Lisbon
Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Barcelona to Lisbon:
05:50 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).
21:15 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).
07:05 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).
21:15 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).
A train departs every 1 hour and 40 minutes from Barcelona toward Lisbon.
Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 6 trains serving this route each day.
Travel time and distance between Barcelona and Lisbon
The route’s fastest journey takes 14 hours and 55 minutes, covering a total of 1,006 kilometres.
How far in advance Barcelona and Lisbon tickets go on sale
Tickets for travel between Barcelona and Lisbon are available 5 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.
Additional information on train travel from Barcelona to Lisbon
Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Lisbon city guide to start planning your getaway.
FAQs about the train journey from Barcelona to Lisbon
Want to know more about your journey from Barcelona to Lisbon? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The total journey from Barcelona to Lisbon is 1,006 kilometres.
The cheapest ticket on this route runs AU$101.83. When booked 30 days in advance, tickets cost AU$136. If booked 7 days in advance, tickets can cost around AU$258.
Tickets for this route become available 5 months before the travel date.
The fastest journey by train is 14 hours and 55 minutes.
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