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.

First train 05:50 View journey
Last train 21:15 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 14hr 55m View journey
Distance (km) 1006
Trains / day 6 View all
Cheapest journey €62.86 View journey
Avg journey time 21hr 51m
Train operators 5

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 €62.86. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, €84. If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around €159.

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.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.