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Compare train, bus, and flight for Nice to Lisbon
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Nice to Lisbon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $149 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 26m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $149, while a flight costs an average of $542.
Distance: 917 miles (1476 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$542 Average price | $149 Average price Cheapest | $500 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 26m Average total duration Fastest 4h 26m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 29h 27m Average total duration 28h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Lisbon:
A bus is $393 (€326) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Lisbon costing on average $542 (€449).
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Bus takes on average 29h 27m.
Tickets start at around $149 (€123) compared to roughly $500 (€414) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $351 (€291). The journey takes 28h 57m versus 18h 11m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Nice to Lisbon
How to get from Nice to Lisbon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nice to Lisbon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:15 AM31h55Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)6:10 PMLisboa, Gare Oriente$851One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus11:15 AM31h55Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)6:10 PMLisboa, Gare Oriente$851One-way0 transfers
Fastest
U276129:15 PM2h40Nice Cote d'Azur Airport10:55 PMHumberto Delgado Airport$1661One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus11:15 AM32h15Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)6:30 PMLisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado$851One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:10 PM25h55Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)6:05 PMLisboa, Gare Oriente$1011One-way0 transfers
50590 · 31862:30 PM26h30Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)4:00 PMLisboa, Gare Oriente$1041One-way1 transfer
76129:15 PM2h40Nice Cote d'Azur Airport10:55 PMHumberto Delgado Airport$1971One-way0 transfers
LH1069 · LH11666:50 AM5h55Nice Cote d'Azur Airport11:45 AMHumberto Delgado Airport$2941One-way1 transfer
LH1059 · LH11689:50 AM6h45Nice Cote d'Azur Airport3:35 PMHumberto Delgado Airport$3171One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Lisbon:
A bus is $393 (€326) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Lisbon costing on average $542 (€449).
Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:
Bus takes on average 29h 27m.
- Around 61 flights per day.
- Around 14 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nice and Lisbon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport and arrive in Humberto Delgado Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) and arrive in Lisboa, Gare Oriente.
- Travel with FlixBus, Alsa, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Gipsyy to go to Lisbon by bus.
- Travel with Brussels Airlines, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, Iberia, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Transavia France, Eurowings, KLM, Air France, Luxair, Lufthansa, Vueling, Royal Air Maroc, Smartwings, Turkish Airlines, ITA, TAP Portugal, easyJet to go to Lisbon by flight.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Alsa, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Gipsyy.
- 2 direct flights per day with TAP Portugal, easyJet.
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