- Must visit
Museu Calouste Gulbenkian
Major fine arts museum with an outstanding collection spanning antiquity to European painting, plus a respected modern art component on the same campus.
Cheapest price
$243
Average price
$299
Fastest journey
1 d 7 h 20 m
Average duration
1 d 8 h 40 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
1891 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Lisbon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Lisbon will cost around $299 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $243.
It's difficult to get from Frankfurt am Main to Lisbon without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Lisbon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $88. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.9 - 4.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $88, and a flight costs an average of $171.
Distance: 1175 miles (1891 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$149 Average price Cheapest | $378 Average price | $637 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
33h 27m Average total duration 32h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration Fastest 4h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 22h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.9 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 5.7 - 11.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Lisbon:
A bus is $229 (€188) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Lisbon costing on average $378 (€311).
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Bus takes on average 32h 57m.
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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 12:25AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 42h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $286 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 33h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $248 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 34h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $225 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 39h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $237 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 38h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $234 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 35h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $240 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 37h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $197 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 36h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $225 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 33h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $170 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 31h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $240 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 31h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $217 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:58AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 45h47 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $362 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 35h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $152 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 37h55 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $268 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:03PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 37h42 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $243 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 45h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $277 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 36h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $220 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:03PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 35h42 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $257 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 44h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $251 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 43h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $225 |
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Lisbon buses for today, Sunday, July 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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51510 · 4821 | 6:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 37h55 | 7:25 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:03 PM Frankfurt South station | 35h42 | 8:45 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:03 PM Frankfurt South station | 44h42 | 5:45 PM Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 43h35 | 5:20 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 44h00 | 5:45 PM Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 34h40 | 8:45 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 43h40 | 5:45 PM Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, July 13 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:35 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 33h10 | 8:45 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 34h05 | 10:10 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:10 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 39h00 | 6:10 PM Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:20 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 35h50 | 4:10 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:20 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 37h50 | 6:10 PM Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 37h00 | 5:45 PM Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 35h25 | 4:10 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 31h45 | 6:00 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 33h45 | 8:00 PM Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 31h20 | 6:00 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 33h20 | 8:00 PM Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado | 1 transfer | |
30485 · 3163 | 12:00 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 35h00 | 10:00 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Frankfurt am Main to Lisbon run on average 20 times per day, taking around 32h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $88 (€72) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:44. The fastest bus covers the 1175 miles (1891 km) distance in 31h 45m.
Distance 1175 miles (1891 km) |
Average bus duration 32h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $88 (€72) |
Buses per day 20 |
Fastest bus 31h 45m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:44 PM |
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Major fine arts museum with an outstanding collection spanning antiquity to European painting, plus a respected modern art component on the same campus.
Portugal’s leading tile museum, set in a former convent. It explains the history of azulejos and is one of Lisbon’s most distinctive cultural visits.
A contemporary art, architecture and technology museum on the riverfront, known for its striking modern building and photogenic rooftop views.
Lisbon’s oldest quarter, known for narrow lanes, viewpoints, traditional character and strong local atmosphere. Ideal for slow wandering.
The elegant downtown rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake, with grand plazas, shopping streets and easy access to many major sights.
Lisbon’s monumental riverfront square, one of the city’s defining public spaces and a natural starting point for exploration.
A classic Lisbon cod dish made with shredded salted cod, onions, eggs, and thin fried potatoes, usually finished with parsley and olives.
Lisbon’s iconic custard tart with a flaky pastry shell and caramelized top, famously associated with the city’s historic pastry shops.
Chargrilled sardines, especially popular during Lisbon’s June festas, served simply to highlight the city’s strong sardine tradition.
A renowned fine dining restaurant offering refined Portuguese cuisine in an intimate, upscale setting.
The city’s most famous pastry house, celebrated for its historic custard tarts and busy, iconic café atmosphere.
A well-established classic restaurant specializing in Portuguese seafood and meat dishes in an elegant, traditional setting.
Moderate for Western Europe. Budget dining is easy, but central hotels and tourist areas cost more.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; small change for cafés, bars, and taxis is appreciated, not required.
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