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Paris to Lisbon by train

The train connection Paris (France) - Lisbon (Portugal) goes via Hendaye (France) and Irun (Spain). There you change to the direct night train to Lisbon (Portugal). Please read the following information and our travel reports.

Information may be outdated. Please check current schedules and prices directly with the train operator before booking.

There are 2 main routes

Compare them and decide which one fits your needs best.

  1. Route 1 Paris → Hendaye → Lisbon
  2. Route 2 Paris → Barcelona → Madrid → Lisbon
Route 1

Paris → Hendaye → Lisbon

Route 1.1

Paris to Hendaye

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Travel from Paris to Hendaye by direct TGV/Inoui high-speed-train. The journey time is 4:45 hours. The train ticket fares start from 34 EUR.

The departure train station in Paris is "Paris Montparnasse".

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Route 1.2

Hendaye to Lisbon

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Travel from Hendaye to Lisbon by the overnight train "Sud Express". The journey time is 11:45 hours. The train ticket fare starts from 29 EUR.

The departure time in Hendaye is 18:45. The arrival time in Lisbon is 07:30.

This comfortable "Talgo" train offers four service categories:
- Turista: 2nd class seats
- Cama Turista: four bed compartments. The beds are comfortable and there is a washing basin in the compartment. This service category offers the best value for your money.
- Cama Preferente: two bed compartments, which offer more privacy, including a washing basin.
- Cama Gran Clase: two bed compartments. This most luxurious travel option offers a private shower and WC in your compartment.

Find the exact train schedule and book your ticket via the given booking links.

<span style="color:#fff;background-color:#cc0000;font-weight:bold;">There is currently no overnight train service from France to Portugal. The only option is to take a bus from Bordeaux or Hendaye (France) to Lisbon (Portugal). The journey takes 17 hours and tickets are available from 50 EUR.</span>

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Route 2

Paris → Barcelona → Madrid → Lisbon

Route 2.1

Paris to Barcelona

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To travel from Paris to Barcelona, the fastest option is by direct TGV high-speed train. There are two direct trains with a journey time of about 6,5 hours. Train tickets are available from 49 EUR. You find the exact schedule and saver-fares via our booking links. We recommend to book early as otherwise the ticket prices are high.

The direct night train does not exist anymore. To travel overnight, travel first by night train from Paris to Latour de Carol (ticket via our booking links). There you change to a local train directly to Barcelona. The so called "Rodalies Barcelona" costs 12 EUR. The ticket is available at a ticket machine and inside of the train.

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Domestic section 2.2

Barcelona to Madrid

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The fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Madrid is by AVE high-speed-train of RENFE. The journey time is only 2,5 hours for the distance of 620 kilometres. Second class tickets are available from 40 EUR and first class tickets from 55 EUR. There are frequent connections available, at least one every hour. The departure station in Barcelona is called "Barcelona Sants". The arrival station in Madrid is called "Madrid Atocha".

You find the exact schedules and ticket fares via our booking links. The ticket prices depends on your travel date.

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Route 2.3

Madrid to Lisbon

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Travel from Madrid to Lisbon by the overnight train "Lusitania". The journey time is 10:45 hours. The train ticket fare starts from 25 EUR.

The departure time in Madrid is 21:45. The arrival time in Lisbon is 07:30. The train number is: Trenhotel 332.

This comfortable "Talgo" train offers four service categories:
- "Turista": 2nd class seats
- "Cama Turista": four-bed compartments. The beds are comfortable and there is a washing basin in the compartment. This service category offers the best value for your money.
- "Cama Preferente": two-bed compartments, which offer more privacy, including a washing basin.
- "Cama Gran Clase": two-bed compartments. This most luxurious travel option offers a private shower and WC in your compartment.

Find the exact train schedule and book your ticket via the given booking links.

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Omio

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