Lisbon to Parla by train
Parla lies 491 km (305 mi) east of Lisbon, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 21 min at the speeds typical of Portugal and Spain rail, over roughly 600 km (373 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Lisbon | Parla | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Portugal | Spain |
| Population | 517,802 | 115,611 |
| Elevation | 68 m (223 ft) | 648 m (2,126 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/Lisbon) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
| Stations on record | Santa Apolónia Station, Braço de Prata, Rego train station | Parla railway station, Parla train station |
Clocks in Parla are 1 h ahead of Lisbon right now, so a 4 h 21 min journey lands 5 h 21 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Parla
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 Parla
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Staying in Parla
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Common questions
How far is Parla from Lisbon?
491 km (305 mi) in a straight line, east of Lisbon; by road roughly 600 km (373 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lisbon to Parla by train?
About 4 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lisbon and Parla?
Parla is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Madrid against Europe/Lisbon).
What currency do I need in Parla?
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.