Portugal
SpainLisbon to Barcelona shipping route.
1,320 km by rail, about 44 h in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Lisbon and Barcelona
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
LisbonRailBarcelonaRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 1,320 km (820 mi) |
| Straight line | 1,006 km |
| Transit time | 44 h |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Lisbon to Barcelona shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Lisbon, Portugal to Barcelona, Spain runs 1,320 km on the freight network, heading east. The straight line between the cities is 1,006 km, the track adds 31%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 44 h. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between Portugal and Spain come on top.
Rail freight suits heavy, high volume cargo that is not urgent: containers, steel, chemicals, grain, cars. Per tonne it emits far less CO2 than trucking the same distance. Most shipments still need a truck for the first and last mile to the rail terminals in Lisbon and Barcelona.
By road the same trip is 1,265 km and takes a truck about 22 h 54 min.
Of 33 rail routes from Lisbon in this directory, Barcelona is the 3rd shortest. Closer destinations: Zaragoza (993 km) and Madrid (668 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Lisbon to Barcelona?
1,320 km by rail (1,006 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Lisbon to Barcelona?
About 44 h at an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops included. Border and terminal times vary.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Barcelona to Lisbon has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: rail distance on the freight network, 30 km/h average including stops. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all rail distance between cities or the Shipping Routes Directory.