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ValenciaLisbon

Valencia to Lisbon by train

Lisbon lies 761 km (473 mi) west of Valencia, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 6 h 44 min at the speeds typical of Spain and Portugal rail, over roughly 928 km (577 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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ValenciaLisbon
CountrySpainPortugal
Population824,340517,802
Elevation10 m (33 ft)68 m (223 ft)
Time nowUTC+2 (Europe/Madrid)UTC+1 (Europe/Lisbon)
Stations on recordnone listedSanta Apolónia Station, Braço de Prata, Rego train station

Clocks in Lisbon are 1 h behind Valencia right now, so a 6 h 44 min journey lands only 5 h 44 min later by the destination clock.

What changes when you arrive in Lisbon

Crossing from Spain into Portugal: the dialling code becomes +351; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.

Where to book trains from Valencia to Lisbon

OmioCompares trains, buses and some flights across European operators in one search.Explore train options on Omio (opens www.omio.com in a new tab)
TrainlineStrong UK and European rail coverage, including split-ticket options in Britain.Check rail fares on Trainline (opens www.thetrainline.com in a new tab)
Deutsche BahnSells its own tickets plus Trenitalia, SBB, SNCF, OeBB, Eurostar and SJ, so most multi-country journeys price end to end here.Plan a cross-border route on Deutsche Bahn (opens int.bahn.de in a new tab)
Rail EuropePasses and point-to-point tickets sold in USD, which suits some US travellers.Book European rail on Rail Europe (opens www.raileurope.com in a new tab)
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Staying in Lisbon

Our booking partner lists 6,748+ places to stay in Lisbon (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 797 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (488), and 56 are five-star. Across 871 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 1,749,862 reviews in total.

Book a hotel in Lisbon

Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.

Common questions

How far is Lisbon from Valencia?

761 km (473 mi) in a straight line, west of Valencia; by road roughly 928 km (577 mi).

How long does it take to get from Valencia to Lisbon by train?

About 6 h 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Valencia and Lisbon?

Lisbon is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Lisbon against Europe/Madrid).

What currency do I need in Lisbon?

The Euro (EUR).

Where can I stay in Lisbon?

Our booking partner lists 6,748+ places to stay in Lisbon, bookable on this site.

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.