Lisbon to Ourense by train
Ourense lies 416 km (259 mi) north of Lisbon, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 41 min at the speeds typical of Portugal and Spain rail, over roughly 508 km (315 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Lisbon | Ourense | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Portugal | Spain |
| Population | 517,802 | 105,233 |
| Elevation | 68 m (223 ft) | 146 m (479 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/Lisbon) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
| Stations on record | Santa Apolónia Station, Braço de Prata, Rego train station | Ourense-Empalme Railway Station |
Clocks in Ourense are 1 h ahead of Lisbon right now, so a 3 h 41 min journey lands 4 h 41 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ourense
Crossing from Portugal into Spain: the dialling code becomes +34; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648909.
Where to book trains from Lisbon to Ourense
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Staying in Ourense
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Common questions
How far is Ourense from Lisbon?
416 km (259 mi) in a straight line, north of Lisbon; by road roughly 508 km (315 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lisbon to Ourense by train?
About 3 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lisbon and Ourense?
Ourense is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Madrid against Europe/Lisbon).
What currency do I need in Ourense?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.