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National Museum of Ancient Art
Portugal’s premier art museum, spanning medieval to modern works. Highlights include Nuno Gonçalves and major European painting collections.

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Cheapest price
$238
Average price
$291
Fastest journey
33h 55m
Average duration
36h 50m
Buses per day
3
Distance
408 km
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Lisbon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $83. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.9 - 4.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $83, and a flight costs an average of $100.
Distance: 1150 miles (1851 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$152 Average price Cheapest | $401 Average price | $586 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
35h 5m Average total duration 34h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 23h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.9 - 4.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 5.5 - 11.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Lisbon:
A bus is $249 (€204) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Lisbon costing on average $401 (€329).
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Bus takes on average 34h 35m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 40h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $248 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 37h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $232 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 33h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $242 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:14AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 34h46 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $261 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:01AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 33h59 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $224 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 33h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $211 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 35h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $152 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:14PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 41h31 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $218 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:01PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 40h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $314 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 48h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $222 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 37h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $225 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 33h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $278 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 42h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $211 |
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Lisbon buses for today, Saturday, July 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
50429 · 3163 | 11:55 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 35h05 | 10:00 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 41h31 | 8:45 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 33h55 | 8:45 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 2 transfers | |
| Sunday, July 19 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 33h20 | 4:10 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:14 AM Cologne Hbf | 34h46 | 6:00 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:14 AM Cologne Hbf | 36h46 | 8:00 PM Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 33h45 | 6:00 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 35h45 | 8:00 PM Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Cologne to Lisbon run on average 14 times per day, taking around 34h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $83 (€68) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 1150 miles (1851 km) distance in 33h 45m.
Distance 1150 miles (1851 km) |
Average bus duration 34h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $83 (€68) |
Buses per day 14 |
Fastest bus 33h 45m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 42 days |
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Most Cologne to Lisbon buses use the Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) to Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado station pair, with some services arriving at Lisboa, Gare Oriente. Use this guide to compare Cologne and Lisbon bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) is 13 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, and WC.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Available at Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen): Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen): Elevators, ramps.
Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) is 13 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance and baggage claim area.
Ticket office support is available at Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2).
Available at Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2): Elevators, ramps.
Lisboa, Gare Oriente is 6 km from Lisbon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lisboa, Gare Oriente has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Gare Oriente (in the station), Restaurante Portugália (0.5 km), Pizzeria Luzzo Oriente (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and on the concourse level.
Ticket office support is available at Lisboa, Gare Oriente.
Available at Lisboa, Gare Oriente: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lisboa, Gare Oriente: Elevators, ramps.
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