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Compare bus and flight for Dresden to Lisbon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Lisbon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $213 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 2.2 - 5.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $213, while a flight costs an average of $747.
Distance: 1397 miles (2249 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$213 Average price Cheapest | $747 Average price | $669 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
41h 29m Average total duration 40h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration Fastest 4h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 27h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.2 - 5.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 6.7 - 13.5kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Dresden to Lisbon:
A bus is $535 (€447) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Lisbon costing on average $747 (€625).
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Bus takes on average 41h 29m.
Tickets start at around $213 (€178) compared to roughly $669 (€559) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $456 (€381). The journey takes 40h 59m versus 27h 5m 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.
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.
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How to get from Dresden to Lisbon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Lisbon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:00 AM44h15Dresden8:15 PMLisbon$1271One-way0 transfers
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12:00 AM44h15Dresden8:15 PMLisbon$1271One-way0 transfers
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9:00 PM42h10Dresden3:10 PMLisbon$2651One-way0 transfers
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10:45 PM44h30Dresden7:15 PMLisbon$1441One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Lisbon:
A bus is $535 (€447) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Lisbon costing on average $747 (€625).
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Bus takes on average 41h 29m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Lisbon as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Humberto Delgado Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Lisboa, Gare Oriente.
- Travel with Lufthansa, TAP Portugal, Ryanair, Air Baltic, Swiss, Malta Air, Eurowings, Edelweiss Air to go to Lisbon by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lisbon by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air.
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