How to travel from Lisbon to Cologne

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lisbon to Cologne

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Lisbon to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €148 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.9 - 4.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €148, while a flight costs an average of €507.

Distance: 1150 miles (1851 km)

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€507

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€486

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21h 44m

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Compare ways to travel from Lisbon to Cologne

Compare the available ways to get from Lisbon to Cologne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Lisbon to Cologne is a bus with an average price of €148.

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

A bus is €360 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Cologne costing on average €507.

The fastest way to travel from Lisbon to Cologne is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 48m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Bus takes on average 33h 4m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Lisbon and Cologne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Lisbon to Cologne 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 16h 56m sooner (4h 48m by flight vs 21h 44m by car). Tickets start at around €507 compared to roughly €486 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 Lisbon to Cologne

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

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • TAP PortugalTP540
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    2 transfers
  • Turkish AirlinesTK1760 · TK1671
    1 transfer
  • Turkish AirlinesTK1756 · TK1671
    1 transfer
  • Turkish AirlinesTK1760 · TK1675
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Lisbon to Cologne

Travel to Cologne 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 Lisbon to Cologne.

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There are 3 options to travel between Lisbon and Cologne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lisbon to Cologne is a bus with an average price of €148.

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

A bus is €360 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Cologne costing on average €507.

The fastest way to travel from Lisbon to Cologne is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 48m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Bus takes on average 33h 4m.

The distance from Lisbon to Cologne is approximately 1150 miles (1851 km).
The average frequency per day from Lisbon to Cologne is:
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 6 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lisbon to Cologne:
  • Flights mostly depart from Humberto Delgado Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lisboa, Gare Oriente and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lisbon to Cologne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TAP Portugal, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, Swiss, Eurowings, Smartwings, Malta Air, Ryanair, Air Baltic, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, CitizenPlane to go to Cologne by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Cologne by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Lisbon to Cologne:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Smartwings, Malta Air, Ryanair, CitizenPlane.
Omio customers who travel from Lisbon to Cologne often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, London, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cologne and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Cologne to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Cologne, you can explore the Cologne Chocolate Museum to learn about chocolate history and production, enjoy a scenic Rhine River Cruise, and visit the Botanical Gardens Flora for stunning floral displays. Discover trendy boutiques and vibrant street art in the Belgian Quarter, or attend a concert at the renowned Cologne Philharmonic Hall. Don't miss the iconic Cologne Cathedral, the modern art collection at Museum Ludwig, and the love lock-adorned Hohenzollern Bridge. Wander through the charming Old Town (Altstadt) and visit the diverse Cologne Zoo.
Three days are generally recommended to explore Cologne's main attractions, including the Cologne Cathedral, Old Town, and museums.

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