Lisbon to Madrid Trains

Traveling from Lisbon to Madrid by train offers a relaxed and scenic way to move between the Portuguese and Spanish capitals. While high-speed rail is still in development for this route, travelers can take comfortable long-distance trains operated by Comboios de Portugal and Renfe. The most popular service is the Trenhotel night train, which allows you to travel overnight and arrive refreshed in the morning, with a total journey time of around 10 hours.

Onboard, passengers can choose from reclining seats, sleeper cabins, and compartments with private bathrooms, depending on comfort and budget. The trains are equipped with air conditioning, luggage storage, and multilingual signage to make the experience easy for international travelers. Departing from Lisbon’s Santa Apolónia or Oriente stations and arriving at Madrid-Chamartín station, this train journey offers a convenient cross-border connection and a unique way to experience Iberia by rail.