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Compare bus and flight for Leicester to Lisbon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Lisbon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of $165 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 55m. 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 flight costs an average of $165, while a bus costs an average of $178.
Distance: 1035 miles (1666 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$178 Average price | $165 Average price Cheapest | $86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
36h 37m Average total duration 36h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 23h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.7 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 5.0 - 10.0kg 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 Leicester to Lisbon:
A flight is $14 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Leicester to Lisbon costing on average $178 (€144).
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Bus takes on average 36h 37m.
Tickets start at around $178 (€144) compared to roughly $86 (€70) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-92.52 (€-74.88). The journey takes 36h 7m versus 23h 52m 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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This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Lisbon:
A flight is $14 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Leicester to Lisbon costing on average $178 (€144).
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Bus takes on average 36h 37m.
- Around 151 flights per day.
- Around 15 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester and Lisbon as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) and arrive in Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Humberto Delgado Airport.
- Travel with easyJet to go to Lisbon by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lisbon by bus.
- 19 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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