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Compare bus and flight for Edinburgh to Lisbon
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Lisbon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €86. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 2.0 - 4.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €86, and a flight costs an average of €53.
Distance: 1221 miles (1966 km)
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€181 Average price | €162 Average price Cheapest |
7h 24m Average total duration Fastest 4h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 43h 34m Average total duration 43h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
5.9 - 11.8kg CO2 emissions | 2.0 - 4.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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How to get from Edinburgh to Lisbon by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Lisbon is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Lisbon.

There are 2 options to travel between Edinburgh and Lisbon including taking a bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Lisbon from Edinburgh is by taking a flight, which costs on average $42 (€38).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Edinburgh to Lisbon:
Taking a flight costs $54 (€49) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $96 (€87) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Lisbon from Edinburgh is by flight with an average travel time of 3 h 15 min.
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Bus takes 43 h 55 min on average.
The distance from Edinburgh to Lisbon is approximately 1219 miles (1966 km).
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Lisbon is:
- Around 7 buses per day.
- 60 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Edinburgh and Lisbon as scheduled services by bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Edinburgh to Lisbon:
- Most travelers who book a plane ticket from Edinburgh to Lisbon depart from Edinburgh Airport to Humberto Delgado Airport.
The following travel companies offer services from Edinburgh to Lisbon:
- Travel with FlixBus for buses to Lisbon. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Edinburgh to Lisbon tickets on Omio for $96 (€87).
- Travel with Ryanair, easyJet, KLM, British Airways, Air France, Lufthansa or Vueling Airlines to go to Lisbon by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Ryanair Edinburgh to Lisbon tickets on Omio for $42 (€38).
Yes, there are direct routes from Edinburgh to Lisbon with the following travel companies:
- You can find 1 direct flight per day to take to Lisbon with.
Direct services to Lisbon tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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