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Paris to Lisbon by train
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Cheapest Price £140.50
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30 days in advance £102.00
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7 days in advance £108.00
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First train06:47
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Last train19:07
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Avg changes1
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Fastest journey18hr 38m
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Distance1,456 kilometres
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Trains per day16
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Avg. journey time22hr 24m
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Train operators
Paris to Lisbon by train
Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Paris to Lisbon? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 1,456 kilometres.
Cost of a train ticket between Paris and Lisbon
The cheapest ticket price along this route is £140.50. Fares naturally increase as the travel date approaches. A month out, expect prices run around £102, and a week out, fares can hit around £108 on average. Tickets for this journey can be purchased 4 months in advance.
What’s included in the price of a European train ticket
When booking with Rail Europe, you will be prompted to choose the class of service before checking out. We will automatically select the most affordable option. Choosing a more elevated class will increase the cost, but also often includes a number of other perks like elaborate dining menus and extra space. It's good to know that many train operators do include luggage, Wi-Fi and other basic amenities at no extra cost. Seat reservations and meals often do incur a further cost. You can review the terms of service of each type of ticket at checkout.
Paris to Lisbon train times
Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Paris to Lisbon is at 07:11 and the last is at 19:07. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 06:47 and the last one is at 18:07. You can expect 16 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 3 minutes.
Paris to Lisbon distance and train travel time
The total distance for this route is 1,456 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 18 hours and 38 minutes.
Booking horizon for travel between Paris and Lisbon
Tickets for travel between Paris and Lisbon can be booked 4 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.
Learn more about train travel from Paris to Lisbon
Looking for more insights into train travel across Europe? Our help articles cover everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding ticket types. Then, explore the travel ideas in our Lisbon city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Paris to Lisbon by train?
The train journey between Paris and Lisbon covers 1,456 kilometres.
How much is a train ticket from Paris to Lisbon?
The lowest price on this route is £140.50. Tickets booked 30 days in advance cost around £102, while those booked 7 days in advance are around £108.
How far in advance can I book my Paris to Lisbon train tickets?
You can start booking tickets for this route 4 months in advance.
How long does the train take from Paris to Lisbon?
The fastest travel time is 18 hours and 38 minutes.
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TGV & Trenhotel
The Sud Expresso used to run right through from Paris to Lisbon. But with the introduction of high-speed trains in France, the night train now starts at Irun on the Spanish border. So you'll speed from Paris to Irun on a comfortable TGV, to reach the Spanish border by early evening - just in time to connect at Irun onto the Sud Expresso (also sometimes called SUREX) night train which runs overnight to Lisbon. Leave Paris just after midday, and your TGV will connect with the onward night train.
If you are making this journey from Portugal towards Irun, note that the night train from Lisbon continues beyond Irun over the border bridge to terminate at Hendaye, the first station in France. A high-speed TGV service departs for Paris just over 1 hr after the overnight train from Lisbon pulls into Hendaye.
One alternative favoured by many travellers is to break the journey in Spain. Travel from Paris to Barcelona and then continue at your leisure via Madrid to Lisbon. But bear in mind that the only direct trains from Madrid to Lisbon are overnight services. The Madrid to Lisbon hotel train is called the Lusitania. It departs from both the Spanish and Portuguese capitals just after nine in the evening.
Paris to Irun
The TGV high-speed train from Paris to Irun departs from Paris Montparnasse station. The journey starts with a very fast non-stop run from Paris to Bordeaux. Thereafter the pace slows. Beyond Bordeaux the train traverses the forested landscapes of Landes, eventually reaching the Atlantic coast at Biarritz. There are occasional glimpses of the sea (to the right) in the final 20 minutes of the journey to Hendaye.
After the last stop in France at Hendaye, the train crosses the border into Spain to terminate in Irun, the first station in Spain. Additional train services run from Paris to Hendaye, from where a frequent light-rail service (part of the Basque Metro Donostialdea network) makes the four-minute journey across the bridge to Irun.
Irun to Lisbon (night train)
The overnight train from Irun to Lisbon is a useful option for travellers heading to the Portuguese capital from Paris, London or many other cities in France, the Low Countries, Germany and Switzerland. Transfer at Irun from the French TGV onto the Trenhotel service is quick and simple. On arrival in Lisbon, the train stops first at Lisbon Oriente and then ten minutes later at Lisbon Santa Apolónia. The latter is more convenient for the heart of the old city.