The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cologne to Lisbon
Cheapest price
£107
Average price
£176
Fastest journey
1 d 8 h 45 m
Average duration
1 d 10 h 9 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
1851 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cologne to Lisbon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Lisbon will cost around £176 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £107.
To travel from Cologne to Lisbon you need to make at least one change.
50429 · 3163
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S 12 · ICE 314+
1408 · 3163
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50429 · 3163Travel Information
Compare coach and flight for Cologne to Lisbon
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Lisbon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £64. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 1.9 - 4.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £64, and a flight costs an average of £52.
Distance: 1851 km
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| Coach | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
£135 Average Price Cheapest | £242 Average Price |
35h 25m Average total duration 34h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
1.9 - 4.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 5.5 - 11.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Cologne to Lisbon bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Lisbon coaches for today, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:16 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 42h14 | 09:30 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:55 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 34h35 | 09:30 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 change | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 00:45 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 32h45 | 09:30 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 02:05 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 38h15 | 16:20 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 04:10 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 37h50 | 18:00 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 2 changes | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 06:03 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 38h12 | 20:15 Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado | 3 changes | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 06:03 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 35h57 | 18:00 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3 changes | |
S 12 · ICE 316+ 1408 · 3163 | 08:30 Cologne Hbf | 37h30 | 22:00 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 09:10 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 34h45 | 19:55 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 09:10 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 35h05 | 20:15 Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado | 2 changes | |
S 12 · ICE 16+ 1408 · 3163 | 10:30 Cologne Hbf | 35h30 | 22:00 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3 changes | |
50429 · 3163 | 10:55 Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 35h05 | 22:00 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 1 change | |
S 12 · ICE 314+ 1408 · 3163 | 12:30 Cologne Hbf | 33h30 | 22:00 Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cologne to Lisbon
Buses from Cologne to Lisbon run on average 13 times per day, taking around 34h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £64 but you can travel from only £52 by flight.
The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 1851 km distance in 33h 45m.
Distance 1851 km |
Average bus duration 34h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £64 |
Buses per day 13 |
Fastest bus 33h 45m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus from Cologne to LisbonYou can travel by bus between Cologne to Lisbon with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as £52. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Cologne to Lisbon coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne to Lisbon by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lisbon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Cologne, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Cologne, Siegburger Street (Access Tankstelle) and Köln, ZOB. When arriving in Lisbon, you can end your journey in coach stations like Lisbon, Avenida da Liberdade (Monumento aos Mortos da Grande Guerra), Lisbon, Praça Dom Pedro IV (Rossio) and Lisbon, Dom Pedro IV Square (Rossio).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Cologne, Siegburger Street (Access Tankstelle), which is located around 3.2 miles (5.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Lisbon, Avenida da Liberdade (Monumento aos Mortos da Grande Guerra), located 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cologne and Lisbon
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Köln Hbf (in the station)
- Local Cuisine Express (in the station)
- Fast Food Corner (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 132, 133, 250, 260 Metro: U5, U16, U18 Train: S6, S11, S12, S13
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside Terminal 2 arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: SB60 Train: S13, S19
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Gare Oriente (in the station)
- Restaurante Portugália (0.5 km)
- Pizzeria Luzzo Oriente (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 705, 725, 744, 759, 782 Metro: Red Train: Regional, Intercity, Alfa Pendular
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Sete Rios (in the station)
- Restaurante O Padeiro (0.5 km)
- Tasca da Esquina (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 726, 731, 746, 755, 758 Metro: Blue Train: Sintra
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