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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
$127
Average price
$185
Fastest journey
21 h 25 m
Average duration
22 h 16 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
1260 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nîmes to Lisbon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nîmes to Lisbon will cost around $185 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $127.
Of the 12 buses that leave Nîmes for Lisbon on Sat, Jul 11, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 11 the direct buses cover the 1260 km distance in an average of 22 h 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 21 h 25 m .
On Sat, Jul 11 the slowest buses will take 23 h 14 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.
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NormalOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nîmes to Lisbon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 21h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, and a train costs an average of $205.
Distance: 782 miles (1260 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$87 Average price Cheapest | $218 Average price | $411 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
22h 20m Average total duration Fastest 21h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 29h 34m Average total duration 29h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nîmes to Lisbon:
A bus is $131 (€108) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nîmes to Lisbon costing on average $218 (€179).
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Train takes on average 29h 4m.
Tickets start at around $87 (€72) compared to roughly $411 (€337) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $323 (€265). The journey takes 21h 50m versus 15h 10m 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, 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 Alsa | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 11:29PM | Duration 23h14 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 11:29PM | Duration 23h14 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $146 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 24h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 21h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 26h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 30h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $127 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 27h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $146 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 30h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 28h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $133 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 26h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $140 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 27h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $199 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 24h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 21h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 21h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 21h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 21h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 21h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 23h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 23h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $128 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 10:29PM | Duration 23h14 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $132 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 23h20 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $134 |
The table below shows live departures for Nîmes to Lisbon buses for today, Friday, July 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 1:50 PM Nîmes | 30h25 | 8:15 PM Lisbon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:25 PM Nîmes | 21h40 | 6:05 PM Lisbon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:40 PM Nîmes | 23h20 | 9:00 PM Lisbon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:40 PM Nîmes | 23h20 | 10:00 PM Lisbon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:15 PM Nîmes | 23h14 | 10:29 PM Lisbon | 0 transfersDirect | |
4349 | 1:15 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 23h14 | 11:29 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:15 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 23h14 | 11:29 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:15 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 23h44 | 11:59 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Nîmes to Lisbon run on average 9 times per day, taking around 21h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $44 (€36) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 782 miles (1260 km) distance in 19h 25m.
Distance 782 miles (1260 km) |
Average bus duration 21h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $44 (€36) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 19h 25m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:40 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.
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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.
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Lisbon’s iconic custard tart with a flaky pastry shell and caramelized top, famously associated with the city’s historic pastry shops.
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