How to travel from Rotterdam to Lisbon

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Compare bus and flight for Rotterdam to Lisbon

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Lisbon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $150 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.8 - 4.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $150, while a flight costs an average of $175.

Distance: 1122 miles (1807 km)

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$150

Average price

Cheapest

$175

Average price

32h 29m

Average total duration

31h 59m

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30m

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5h 11m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 11m

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2h 0m

Additional time*

1.8 - 4.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

5.4 - 10.8kg

CO2 emissions

BlaBlaCar Bus

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Ryanair

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Rotterdam to Lisbon

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:15 AM32h45
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    6:00 PMLisboa, Gare Oriente
    $781One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:15 AM32h45
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    6:00 PMLisboa, Gare Oriente
    $781One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • RyanairFR 3610
    3:05 PM2h50
    Brussels South Charleroi Airport
    4:55 PMHumberto Delgado Airport
    $2031One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • BlaBlaCar Bus1662 · 3163
    11:25 AM35h35
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    10:00 PMLisboa, Gare Oriente
    $801One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:15 AM34h45
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    8:00 PMLisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado
    $801One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    6:50 AM36h10
    Rotterdam, Zuidplein
    6:00 PMLisboa, Gare Oriente
    $851One-way
    2 transfers
  • VuelingVY8985 · VY8460
    9:20 PM12h10
    Brussels Airport
    8:30 AMHumberto Delgado Airport
    $2531One-way
    1 transfer
  • Brussels AirlinesSN3815
    9:15 AM2h55
    Brussels Airport
    11:10 AMHumberto Delgado Airport
    $2561One-way
    0 transfers
  • Brussels AirlinesSN3819
    5:05 PM2h55
    Brussels Airport
    7:00 PMHumberto Delgado Airport
    $2561One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Lisbon.

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There are 2 options to travel between Rotterdam and Lisbon including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Rotterdam to Lisbon is a bus with an average price of $150 (€122).

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

A bus is $25 (€20) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Lisbon costing on average $175 (€142).

The fastest way to travel from Rotterdam to Lisbon is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 11m.

Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:

Bus takes on average 32h 29m.

The distance from Rotterdam to Lisbon is approximately 1122 miles (1807 km).
The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Lisbon is:
  • Around 41 flights per day.
  • Around 13 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rotterdam to Lisbon:
  • Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Lisboa, Gare Oriente.
  • Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Humberto Delgado Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rotterdam to Lisbon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Ryanair, Transavia France, Air Europa, TAP Portugal, Brussels Airlines, CitizenPlane, Swiss to go to Lisbon by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa to go to Lisbon by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Rotterdam to Lisbon:
  • 9 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Transavia France, TAP Portugal, Brussels Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Rotterdam to Lisbon often also extend their vacation to go to Porto, Madrid, Paris, Sintra, Barcelona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lisbon and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Lisbon to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Lisbon, you can ride Tram 28 to explore the historic neighborhoods, discover Alfama with its narrow streets and traditional Fado music, and stroll through LX Factory, a trendy area with shops and art spaces. Visit the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum for a diverse art collection and enjoy a sunset at Miradouro da Senhora do Monte for breathtaking views. Key sights include Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, São Jorge Castle, Oceanário de Lisboa, and Lisbon Cathedral.
To explore Lisbon's main attractions and get a feel for the city's vibrant culture, spending 3 to 4 days is generally recommended.

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