How to travel from Bristol to Lisbon

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Compare bus and flight for Bristol to Lisbon

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Lisbon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of $159 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.5 - 3.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $159, while a bus costs an average of $178.

Distance: 935 miles (1505 km)

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$159

Average price

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$178

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$152

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5h 15m

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3h 15m

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2h 0m

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36h 5m

Average total duration

35h 35m

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23h 52m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

4.5 - 9.0kg

CO2 emissions

1.5 - 3.8kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to Lisbon is a bus with an average price of $245.

This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Lisbon:

A bus is $312 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bristol to Lisbon costing on average $557.

The fastest way to travel from Bristol to Lisbon is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 17m.

Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:

Bus takes on average 38h 33m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bristol and Lisbon including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Bristol to Lisbon among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 19h 35m sooner (4h 17m by flight vs 23h 52m by car). Tickets start at around $557 compared to roughly $152 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Bristol to Lisbon

How to get from Bristol to Lisbon by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Bristol to Lisbon is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • easyJetU22867
    6:55 AM2h40
    Bristol Airport
    9:35 AMHumberto Delgado Airport
    $871One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • easyJetU22867
    6:55 AM2h40
    Bristol Airport
    9:35 AMHumberto Delgado Airport
    $871One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • easyJetU27660
    4:00 PM2h35
    Bristol Airport
    6:35 PMHumberto Delgado Airport
    $1001One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    7:35 PM48h25
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    8:00 PMLisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado
    $1241One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    3:15 AM38h45
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    6:00 PMLisboa, Gare Oriente
    $1431One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    3:15 AM40h45
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    8:00 PMLisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado
    $1431One-way
    2 transfers
  • RyanairFR 505 · FR 652
    8:00 AM13h55
    Bristol Airport
    9:55 PMHumberto Delgado Airport
    $1301One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1082 · KL1585
    5:35 PM25h10
    Bristol Airport
    6:45 PMHumberto Delgado Airport
    $1491One-way
    1 transfer
  • RyanairFR 507 · FR 652
    2:55 PM7h00
    Bristol Airport
    9:55 PMHumberto Delgado Airport
    $1641One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bristol to Lisbon

Travel to Lisbon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bristol to Lisbon.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bristol and Lisbon including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to Lisbon is a flight with an average price of $159.

This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Lisbon:

A flight is $19 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bristol to Lisbon costing on average $178.

The fastest way to travel from Bristol to Lisbon is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 15m.

Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:

Bus takes on average 36h 5m.

The distance from Bristol to Lisbon is approximately 935 miles (1505 km).
The average frequency per day from Bristol to Lisbon is:
  • Around 13 flights per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Lisbon as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bristol to Lisbon:
  • Flights mostly depart from Bristol Airport and arrive in Humberto Delgado Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bristol to Lisbon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Lisbon by bus.
  • Travel with easyJet, Ryanair to go to Lisbon by flight.
Omio customers who travel from Bristol to Lisbon often also extend their vacation to go to Porto, Madrid, Paris, Sintra, Barcelona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lisbon and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Lisbon to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Lisbon, you can ride Tram 28 to explore the historic neighborhoods, discover Alfama with its narrow streets and traditional Fado music, and stroll through LX Factory, a trendy area with shops and art spaces. Visit the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum for a diverse art collection and enjoy a sunset at Miradouro da Senhora do Monte for breathtaking views. Key sights include Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, São Jorge Castle, Oceanário de Lisboa, and Lisbon Cathedral.
To explore Lisbon's main attractions and get a feel for the city's vibrant culture, spending 3 to 4 days is generally recommended.

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