Why are there no trains from Lisbon to Madrid?

By Euronews Travel Various media outlets have reported that it is launching services linking Madrid and Lisbon, and the northwest Spanish port city of A Coruña with Porto. The two countries' capitals have not been linked by a direct train since 2020, when Renfe discontinued its overnight train-hotel service.



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Since 2019 there have been no long-distance rail connections between Spain and Portugal. The infrastructure and trains on the Portuguese side are in a state of total disrepair. Now Portugal's Prime Minister António Costa has presented the National Railway Plan, an extensive investment programme for rail transport.

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No, there are no direct train services from Lisbon to Madrid. Travelling from Lisbon to Madrid by train will require a minimum of 3 changes.

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There are now 2 Madrid-Lisbon services on most days as shown below. On the early morning departure from Madrid you take a Spanish intercity train from Madrid Atocha Cercanias to Badajoz, then a Portuguese regional train to Entroncamento and a Portuguese express train to Lisbon.

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Why is there no train line between Spain and Portugal? Renfe needs to invest €15 million to adapt part of its rolling stock to Portuguese infrastructure, according to La Información. Various infrastructure issues need to be addressed before cross-border trains can operate.

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  1. Our recommendation. The best way to travel from Lisbon to Madrid is by taking a bus because it's the best combination of price and speed. 09:45AM7h30. Lisboa, Gare Oriente. 06:15PMMadrid. ...
  2. Cheapest. 09:45AM7h30. Lisboa, Gare Oriente. 06:15PMMadrid. ...
  3. Fastest. 07:05AM1h15. Lisbon Portela Airport. 09:20AMMadrid Barajas Airport.


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A single Trenhotel overnight train leaves Madrid from Chamartin every evening throughout the week, arriving in Lisbon the following morning first at Oriente, then 10 minutes later at Santa Apolonia.

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No, there are no direct train services from Lisbon to Seville. Travelling from Lisbon to Seville by train will require a minimum of 3 changes.

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Spain and Portugal are part of the free travel zone called “the Schengen Zone”. Travel between those 24 countries is free and open without any passport control, whether flying, driving or using public transport …

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International trains in Portugal International train linking Porto (Campanha) with Vigo (Guixar) in Spain. A cooperation between CP and RENFE of the Spanish railways. A reservation is required (no fee at the railway station).

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Madrid is a great city to visit in and of itself, and even better if you plan on taking some side trips. With its central location in Spain, Madrid provides the perfect base for day trips or weekend getaways.

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Cheaper, with more variety, better food, and generally more to do than Barcelona, Madrid gets the top prize for a longer trip. If you're in the south of France and want a quick weekend in Spain and to experience Gaudi's architecture, Barcelona is the one for you.

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Trenhotel is Renfe's long-distance night train service. Designed for routes between cities in Spain and Portugal, the trains have seats, compartments for two and four people and separate rooms with a toilet and shower. Renfe operates 4/5 national and 2 international routes with Talgo trains.

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The nearest sea connections from North Africa are from Morocco to Spain and Tangier to Gibraltar. There is also a water crossing from Portugal to Spain on a car ferry on the Rio Guadiana from Vila Real de Santo Antonio to Ayamonte.

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Option 3, Paris to Venice using the Munich-Venice sleeper. The Thello sleeper train from Paris to Venice was suspended in 2020 and has now been permanently discontinued.

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Most European night trains are included in the Eurail passes. You'll just need to reserve and pay for your preferred sleeping accommodation type in addition to your pass. Don't forget about your seat reservations! Berlin Night Express train The Berlin Night Express runs between Berlin in Germany and Malmö in Sweden.

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