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Compare bus and flight for Barcelona to Lisbon
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Lisbon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.0 - 2.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, and a flight costs an average of €39.
Distance: 624 miles (1005 km)
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€178 Average price | €69 Average price Cheapest |
7h 58m Average total duration Fastest 4h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 42m Average total duration 12h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
3.0 - 6.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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The best way to travel from Barcelona to Lisbon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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How to Travel from Barcelona to Lisbon
Traveling from Barcelona to Lisbon is simple and fast when you catch a flight. Trains and buses present an alternative to flying if you don't enjoy the experience, but flights will get you to the Portuguese capital in a couple of hours, while other forms of transport can take over 15 hours. Budget airlines operate on the route, so you should be able to find an affordable flight.
Trains from Barcelona to Lisbon | Buses from Barcelona to Lisbon | Flights from Barcelona to Lisbon
Barcelona to Lisbon Travel Comparison
Average Price |
Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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Bus |
€73 |
17:15 h |
1 Week Ahead |
Flight |
€43 |
1:55 h |
1 Month Ahead |
What is the best way to travel from Barcelona to Lisbon?
Cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Lisbon
Taking a flight with a budget airline is the cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Lisbon. Flights traveling from Barcelona to Lisbon depart from Barcelona-El Prat airport and take at least 1:55 h of flight time to arrive at Lisbon's Portela airport. Around 12 direct flights travel from Barcelona to Lisbon per day with the earliest departing Barcelona at 6:45 a.m. Airlines that travel directly from Barcelona to Lisbon include Vueling, TAP Portugal, Iberia, and British Airways.
Fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Lisbon
Taking a flight is the fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Lisbon. Flights depart from Barcelona-El Prat airport and arrive at Lisbon's Portela Airport after approximately 5 hours of travel time when transport to and from Barcelona and Lisbon's airports is taken into consideration. Flights from Barcelona to Lisbon require approximately 2 hours of flight time. Alternatively, buses traveling from Barcelona to Lisbon take over 17 hours to arrive in Lisbon.
Most popular way to travel from Barcelona to Lisbon
Taking a flight is the most popular way to travel from Barcelona to Lisbon. Taking a flight is at least 12 hours faster than traveling from Barcelona to Lisbon by bus. The convenient public transportation options from both Barcelona and Lisbon's airports to their respective city centers also help reduce the total travel time when flying between Barcelona and Lisbon.
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Lisbon:
A bus is $18 (€14) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Lisbon costing on average $49 (€39).
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 10m.
- Around 57 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Lisbon as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Humberto Delgado Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios.
- Travel with Vueling Airlines, easyJet, Ryanair, PGA-Portugalia Airlines, Iberia, Air Europa, GetJet Airlines, Stobart Air, Bulgaria Air, Air France, Air Nostrum , Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc to go to Lisbon by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, TAP Portugal, FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar to go to Lisbon by bus.
- 14 direct flights per day with Vueling Airlines, easyJet, Ryanair, PGA-Portugalia Airlines, GetJet Airlines, Stobart Air.
- 3 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, TAP Portugal, FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar.
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