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Compare train, bus, and flight for Basel to Lisbon
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Basel to Lisbon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $152 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.7 - 4.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $152, while a flight costs an average of $190.
Distance: 1037 miles (1669 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$190 Average price | $152 Average price Cheapest | $648 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 34h 45m Average total duration 34h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
5.0 - 10.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Basel to Lisbon:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Lisbon costing on average $190 (€154).
A bus is $275 (€222) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Lisbon costing on average $427 (€346).
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Bus takes on average 34h 45m.
Train takes on average 45h 48m.
You'll arrive about 16h 12m sooner (3h 31m by flight vs 19h 43m by car) and save roughly $457 (€370) compared to fuel and tolls ($190 (€154) vs $648 (€524)). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom Basel to Lisbon
How to get from Basel to Lisbon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Lisbon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FlixBus · FlixBus8:44 AM36h16Basel Bad Bhf8:00 PMLisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado$1001One-way2 transfers
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FlixBus · FlixBus8:44 AM36h16Basel Bad Bhf8:00 PMLisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado$1001One-way2 transfers
Fastest
U212716:10 AM3h00EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg8:10 AMHumberto Delgado Airport$1991One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus11:25 AM33h35Basel, Bahnhof8:00 PMLisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado$1011One-way1 transfer
FlixTrain+
FlixBus · FlixBus8:44 AM34h16Basel Bad Bhf6:00 PMLisboa, Gare Oriente$1061One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:25 AM31h35Basel, Bahnhof6:00 PMLisboa, Gare Oriente$1061One-way1 transfer
VY6261 · VY84621:25 PM8h10EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg8:35 PMHumberto Delgado Airport$2381One-way1 transfer
VY6261 · VY84641:25 PM9h05EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg9:30 PMHumberto Delgado Airport$2591One-way1 transfer
AF1393 · AF11242:25 PM9h00EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg10:25 PMHumberto Delgado Airport$2811One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Lisbon:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Lisbon costing on average $190 (€154).
A bus is $275 (€222) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Lisbon costing on average $427 (€346).
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Bus takes on average 34h 45m.
Train takes on average 45h 48m.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Lisbon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Humberto Delgado Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Lisboa, Gare Oriente.
- Travel with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Lisbon by train.
- Travel with easyJet, Vueling, KLM, Air France to go to Lisbon by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lisbon by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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