- Must visit
Museu Calouste Gulbenkian
A major fine arts museum with an exceptional collection spanning antiquity to European masters, set in a calm modernist complex and gardens.
Cheapest price
$91
Average price
$151
Fastest journey
1 d 1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 d 2 h 48 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
1476 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nice to Lisbon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nice to Lisbon will cost around $151 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $91.
Of the 11 buses that leave Nice for Lisbon on Sun, May 31, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct buses cover the 1476 km distance in an average of 1 d 2 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 1 h 25 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest buses will take 1 d 4 h 27 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Normal
Normal
3183 · 4349
5866 · 4821
FlixBus
50590 · 3186
3183 · 4349
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Nice to Lisbon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, and a train costs an average of $297.
Distance: 917 miles (1476 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$133 Average price Cheapest | $238 Average price | $304 Average price | $510 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
28h 55m Average total duration 28h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 49h 0m Average total duration 48h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Lisbon:
A bus is $105 (€84) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Lisbon costing on average $238 (€192).
A bus is $170 (€137) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Lisbon costing on average $304 (€245).
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Bus takes on average 28h 25m.
Train takes on average 48h 30m.
Tickets start at around $133 (€107) compared to roughly $510 (€411) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $377 (€304). The journey takes 28h 25m versus 18h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Alsa, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Gipsyy, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 37h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 25h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 35h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $153 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 34h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 30h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 33h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 32h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 31h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 31h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $126 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 26h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 25h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:29PM | Duration 28h29 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:27PM | Duration 28h27 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:29PM | Duration 28h29 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 11:29PM | Duration 27h44 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 36h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $219 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 36h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $122 |
The table below shows live departures for Nice to Lisbon buses for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 33h05 | 5:45 PM Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 33h30 | 6:10 PM Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 11:15 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 31h55 | 6:10 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 31h55 | 6:10 PM Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 31h30 | 5:45 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:15 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 32h15 | 6:30 PM Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 31h30 | 5:45 PM Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 31h05 | 5:20 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 31h15 | 5:45 PM Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 31h40 | 6:10 PM Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado | 2 transfers | |
50590 · 3186 | 2:30 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 26h30 | 4:00 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:10 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 25h55 | 6:05 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:00 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur | 28h59 | 11:59 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:00 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur | 28h29 | 11:29 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
4349 | 8:00 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 28h29 | 11:29 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 PM Nice | 28h57 | 11:57 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 PM Nice | 28h27 | 11:27 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
3183 · 4349 | 8:45 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 27h44 | 11:29 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 36h50 | 9:50 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 2 transfers | |
| Sunday, May 31 | |||||
5866 · 4821 | 7:00 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 25h25 | 7:25 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Nice to Lisbon run on average 9 times per day, taking around 28h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $53 (€43) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 917 miles (1476 km) distance in 25h 25m.
Distance 917 miles (1476 km) |
Average bus duration 28h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $53 (€43) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 25h 25m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
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Best time to book 35 days |
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A major fine arts museum with an exceptional collection spanning antiquity to European masters, set in a calm modernist complex and gardens.
Portugal’s premier old masters museum, with important Portuguese and European painting, decorative arts, and river views from its terrace.
Portugal’s leading tile museum in a former convent, showcasing centuries of azulejo art and one of Lisbon’s most distinctive cultural collections.
Lisbon’s oldest quarter, loved for its maze-like lanes, viewpoints, traditional character, and photogenic historic atmosphere.
The elegant downtown rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake, known for grand squares, shopping streets, and walkable urban layout.
A riverside area tied to Portugal’s maritime past, home to major monuments, broad promenades, and some of Lisbon’s top sights.
A classic Lisbon cod dish made with shredded salt cod, onions, straw fries, and scrambled eggs, usually finished with olives and parsley.
Charcoal-grilled sardines, especially famous during Lisbon's June festivities, served simply to highlight the city's strong seafood tradition.
Clams cooked with garlic, olive oil, coriander, and white wine; a beloved Portuguese seafood dish widely enjoyed in Lisbon.
A renowned fine-dining restaurant by José Avillez offering refined modern Portuguese cuisine in an elegant setting.
The historic pastry house most famous for its celebrated custard tarts, a must-visit for a classic Lisbon sweet stop.
An iconic, long-running seafood restaurant famous for shellfish, garlic prawns, and a lively traditional atmosphere.
Moderate for Western Europe. Public transport and casual meals are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included, but a tip is appreciated. Leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service, round up in taxis, and small change is enough in cafes.
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