Cost to drive from Lisbon to Madrid
Driving from Lisbon to Madrid covers 629 km (391 miles) and takes about 6h 51min without stops. At Portugal's current fuel prices (week of 2026-08-31), the fuel for the trip costs about €88.63 in a typical petrol car — here's the full breakdown for petrol, diesel and electric.
Petrol, diesel or electric — priced for your car
Pick the kind of car you drive and whether you are coming back. Everything updates against Portugal's live prices.
Driving Lisbon → Madrid in a family car, electric costs €61.46 less than petrol — 69% of the bill.
Lisbon vs Madrid: which end is cheaper?
The two ends of this route are priced by different markets, so where you fill up changes what the drive costs.
What if fuel prices move?
Booking this drive for later in the year? Pump prices swing with crude, season and tax changes — here is the same 629 km in a typical petrol car at four price levels.
Cheapest fuel before you leave Lisbon
The cheapest forecourts within 15 km of Lisbon, out of 229 that report a price. Local median €2.188 — filling 50 litres at the cheapest rather than the middle of the market saves about €9.45.
- 111 km€1.999PlenergyRua 28 de Setembro / E.N.250 ao km 29, 120 (lado esquerdo)
- 211 km€1.999PetroprixEn 250 ao Km 29, 230, Lado Esquerdo
- 38 km€2.029IntermarchéR. Cidade Goa, 22- 22A
- 49 km€2.029AuchanAv Lima de Freitas Parcela A
- 510 km€2.029IntermarchéUrb. Quinta do Segulim, Lote EA-01
Cheapest fuel when you arrive in Madrid
The cheapest forecourts within 15 km of Madrid, out of 370 that report a price. Local median €1.925 — filling 50 litres at the cheapest rather than the middle of the market saves about €14.00.
- 112 km€1.645BallenoilCarretera Pozuelo Majadahonda Km. 2
- 215 km€1.645BallenoilCalle Cereza, 4
- 310 km€1.669BallenoilCarretera Madrid Toledo Km. 12
- 412 km€1.669BallenoilCalle Fundidores, 24
- 513 km€1.669BallenoilCalle Franklin, 1
Enter your fuel economy and see stops along the way.
How this cost is calculated
We take the real driving distance between Lisbon and Madrid (629 km) from OpenStreetMap routing, then multiply by a typical car's fuel use and Portugal's current average pump price. The petrol figure assumes 7 L/100km · 34 MPG; diesel and EV use 6 L/100km · 39 MPG and 18 kWh/100km. Your real cost depends on your car, traffic, driving style and the stations you pick — use the planner for your exact numbers, and check live prices on the Portugal fuel prices page.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the cheapest fuel in Lisbon?
The cheapest forecourt within 15 km of Lisbon is charging €1.999 for petrol 95, against a local median of €2.188 across 229 stations that report a price — about €9.45 on a 50-litre fill.
Where is the cheapest fuel in Madrid?
The cheapest forecourt within 15 km of Madrid is charging €1.645 for petrol 95, against a local median of €1.925 across 370 stations that report a price — about €14.00 on a 50-litre fill.
How much does it cost to drive from Lisbon to Madrid?
The drive is 629 km (391 miles) and takes about 6h 51min without stops. Fuel costs roughly €88.63 in an average petrol car, €76.57 in a diesel, and €27.17 in an electric car, using Portugal's current fuel prices.
How far is it from Lisbon to Madrid in miles and km?
About 391 miles or 629 kilometres by road — roughly 6h 51min of driving.
Is it cheaper to fill up in Lisbon or Madrid?
Petrol is cheaper in Spain (€1.73/L) than in Portugal (€2.01/L), so wait to fill up when you arrive.
How many times will I need to fill up between Lisbon and Madrid?
None on the way. The drive needs about 44.0 L of petrol and a typical 55 L tank covers roughly 786 km, so one full tank at the start does the whole trip.
Is it cheaper to drive or fly from Lisbon to Madrid?
On fuel alone the drive costs about €89 one way, and that cost splits across everyone in the car — with €22 each for four people, which is where driving usually wins. Against that, the drive takes 6h 51min without stops, and a fair comparison also counts tolls, parking, wear and any overnight stay.
What will this trip cost if fuel prices change?
At today's Portugal average the fuel is about €89. A 10% rise takes it to €97, a 25% rise to €111, and a 10% fall to €80. Prices here update every week from official data, so this page always reflects the current figure.
How do I get the exact cost for my car?
Set the vehicle type on this page for an instant estimate, or open the FuelWide route planner, enter your car's own fuel economy, and it prices the trip on live data — including fuel and charging stops along the way.
Driving distance via OSRM / OpenStreetMap. Fuel prices are Portugal's current official averages; efficiency and electricity rate are typical estimates. Your figure will vary — use the planner for an exact result.