How to travel from Cologne to Lisbon

There are 2 options to travel between Cologne and Lisbon including taking a bus and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Lisbon is a bus with an average price of $156.

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

A bus is $70 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Lisbon costing on average $226.

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Lisbon is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 36m.

Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:

Bus takes on average 33h 59m.

The distance from Cologne to Lisbon is approximately 1150 miles (1851 km).

The average frequency per day from Cologne to Lisbon is:

• Around 13 buses per day.
• Around 6 flights per day.
• Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne 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 Cologne to Lisbon:

• Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Humberto Delgado Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Lisboa, Gare Oriente.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Lisbon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Eurowings, Malta Air, Smartwings, Ryanair, Lufthansa, British Airways, Iberia to go to Lisbon by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lisbon by bus.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Cologne to Lisbon:

• 1 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Malta Air, Smartwings, Ryanair.

Omio customers who travel from Cologne 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.