Route guide

Valencia → Lisbon

760 km · Spain to Portugal · Fastest: 4h by flight · Cheapest: €28+ by bus

How to travel from Valencia to Lisbon

There are 4 ways to travel between Valencia and Lisbon — compare duration, price and operators below.

🚄Train

€61–177

Duration: 6h 20m

via Renfe (AVE), CP Comboios de Portugal

~11 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€28–73

Duration: 10h 52m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~21 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€65–211

Duration: 3h 31m

via Ryanair, easyJet, Iberia, Vueling, TAP Air Portugal

~119 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€91–167

Duration: 8h 27m

~129 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

Valencia and Lisbon highlighted among the 50 European cities we cover. Map is schematic, not to scale.

Travel tips for this route

At 760 km this is a comfortable weekend trip — train or flight both work.
Both train and flight options exist. Trains often beat flights door-to-door under 600 km once you count airport overhead.
This route crosses from Spain into Portugal. Check passport/ID requirements with your operator before booking.
Long-distance coaches (FlixBus and similar) are typically 30–50% cheaper than train, but 2–3× slower.

Valencia to Lisbon — every option in detail

Valencia to Lisbon by train

Trains link Valencia (Spain) and Lisbon (Portugal) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 6h 20m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include Renfe (AVE), CP Comboios de Portugal.

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €61 to €177. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

Climate footprint: about 11 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 119 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~108 kg on this distance.

Valencia to Lisbon by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Valencia and Lisbon with a typical journey of 10h 52m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €28 when booked in advance, rising to €73 for last-minute travel.

Most modern coaches offer Wi-Fi, USB charging and reclining seats. Overnight services exist on longer corridors and can save a hotel night.

Valencia to Lisbon by flight

Flights between Valencia and Lisbon take around 1h in the air, but plan on roughly 3h 31m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, Iberia, Vueling, TAP Air Portugal.

Typical fare range is €65–211. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 119 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Valencia to Lisbon by car

The driving distance from Valencia to Lisbon is approximately 875 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 8h 27m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €91–167 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Spain–Portugal border by car is straightforward within the Schengen Area; check current rules with the operator or border authority if either country is outside it.

Climate footprint: approximately 129 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Valencia and Lisbon is approximately 760 kilometres. Direct or connecting trains link the two cities through the European rail network. Both cities have international airports with regular flight service. Long-distance coaches offer a budget-friendly alternative on this route. Estimates below reflect typical operator schedules and fare ranges; book in advance for the best prices.

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