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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lisbon to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Lisbon to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $71. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.7 - 4.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $71, and a train costs an average of $361.
Distance: 1070 miles (1723 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train |
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$172 Average price | $135 Average price Cheapest | $364 Average price |
9h 1m Average total duration Fastest 6h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 27h 41m Average total duration 27h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 69h 48m Average total duration 69h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
5.2 - 10.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Lisbon to Zurich:
A bus is $37 (€37) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Zurich costing on average $172 (€172).
A bus is $229 (€229) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Zurich costing on average $364 (€364).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 27h 11m.
Train takes on average 69h 18m.
Travel optionsfrom Lisbon to Zurich
How to get from Lisbon to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lisbon to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3172 · 79915:00 PM38h45Lisboa, Gare Oriente8:45 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$1301One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
3172 · 79915:00 PM38h45Lisboa, Gare Oriente8:45 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$1301One-way1 transfer
Fastest
U276454:25 PM2h40Humberto Delgado Airport8:05 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$1791One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:25 PM40h20Lisboa, Gare Oriente3:45 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$1321One-way2 transfers
3187 · 473411:55 AM39h05Lisboa, Gare Oriente4:00 AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)$1351One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal1:15 PM37h45Lisboa, Oriente4:00 AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)$1371One-way1 transfer
U276396:25 AM2h50Humberto Delgado Airport10:15 AMZurich Airport$2091One-way0 transfers
VY8463 · VY62609:15 PM14h35Humberto Delgado Airport12:50 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$2391One-way1 transfer
KL1586 · KL19437:45 PM13h00Humberto Delgado Airport9:45 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$2581One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Zurich:
A bus is $37 (€37) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lisbon to Zurich costing on average $172 (€172).
A bus is $229 (€229) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Zurich costing on average $364 (€364).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 27h 11m.
Train takes on average 69h 18m.
- Around 81 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lisbon and Zurich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Humberto Delgado Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Lisboa, Gare Oriente and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Rede Expressos, Carris to go to Zurich by bus.
- Travel with Comboios De Portugal to go to Zurich by train.
- Travel with easyJet, TAP Portugal, Swiss, Iberia, Air Europa, Vueling, KLM, Air France, Air Baltic, PGA-Portugalia Airlines, Lufthansa, Helvetic Airways, Edelweiss Air to go to Zurich by flight.
- 0 direct buses per day with Alsa, FlixBus, Infobus.
- 10 direct flights per day with easyJet, TAP Portugal, Swiss, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Edelweiss Air.
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