How to get to Lisbon from Cologne

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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 an average ticket price of £125 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.9 - 4.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £125, while a flight costs an average of £378.

Distance: 1851 km

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£378

Average Price

£125

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£431

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6h 7m

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4h 7m

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34h 11m

Average total duration

33h 41m

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23h 39m

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(door-to-door)

5.5 - 11.1kg

CO2 emissions

1.9 - 4.6kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Lisbon is a coach with an average price of £125.

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

A coach is £253 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Lisbon costing on average £378.

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Lisbon is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 7m.

Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:

Coach takes on average 34h 11m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Cologne and Lisbon including taking a coach and flight.
Take the flight. On this route, it's both cheaper and quicker than driving.

You'll arrive about 19h 32m sooner (4h 7m by flight vs 23h 39m by car) and save roughly £53 compared to fuel and tolls (£378 vs £431). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.

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from Cologne to Lisbon

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    9:1533h45
    Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
    18:00Lisboa, Gare Oriente
    £791One-way
    2 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    9:1533h45
    Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
    18:00Lisboa, Gare Oriente
    £791One-way
    2 changes

Fastest

  • SmartwingsEW602
    6:503h05
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    8:55Humberto Delgado Airport
    £1261One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:2037h10
    Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
    18:30Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado
    £791One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:2036h00
    Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
    17:20Lisboa, Gare Oriente
    £821One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:5033h20
    Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
    16:10Lisboa, Gare Oriente
    £821One-way
    1 change
  • RyanairFR 9840
    13:453h10
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    15:55Humberto Delgado Airport
    £1321One-way
    0 changes
  • TAP PortugalLX4590+EurowingsLX4427
    14:156h50
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    20:05Humberto Delgado Airport
    £2861One-way
    1 change
  • LufthansaLH1983 · LH1780
    18:055h40
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    22:45Humberto Delgado Airport
    £4481One-way
    1 change

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Best day trips from Lisbon by train

The most popular day trips by train from Lisbon are Sintra, Cacilhas, Barreiro, Cascais and Setúbal. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Lisbon on Omio.

A view of Sintra

Day trip from Lisbon to Sintra by train

Why visit Sintra for the day?

Sintra is a historic hill town known for its Romanticist palaces, wooded setting and cool, misty air. Palácio da Pena and the old centre give it a distinctive storybook character shaped by royalty and grand estates.

A view of Cascais

Day trip from Lisbon to Cascais by train

Why visit Cascais for the day?

Cascais is a stylish Atlantic seaside town known for its beaches, marina and historic centre. Once a fishing port and royal summer retreat, it feels refined yet relaxed, with ocean walks and easy access to Boca do Inferno.

A view of Setúbal

Day trip from Lisbon to Setúbal by train

Why visit Setúbal for the day?

Setúbal is a port city on the Sado estuary known for seafood, especially choco frito, and the nearby Arrábida coast. It feels practical and maritime, with busy markets, a lived-in waterfront and close links to nature.

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FAQs: Cologne 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 Cologne to Lisbon.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Cologne and Lisbon including taking a coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Lisbon is a coach with an average price of £125.

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

A coach is £253 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Lisbon costing on average £378.

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Lisbon is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 7m.

Other travel options to Lisbon take longer:

Coach takes on average 34h 11m.

The Cologne to Lisbon distance is approximately 1851 km.
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Lisbon is:
  • Around 10 coaches per day.
  • Around 6 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Lisbon:
  • Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Humberto Delgado Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Lisboa, Gare Oriente.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Lisbon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurowings, Malta Air, Smartwings, Ryanair, Lufthansa, British Airways, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, TAP Portugal to go to Lisbon by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lisbon by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Cologne to Lisbon:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Malta Air, Smartwings, Ryanair.
Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Lisbon often also extend their vacation to go to Porto, Madrid, Paris, Barcelona, Seville. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lisbon and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Cologne to Lisbon, you can choose from several travel options including coach and flight.
In Lisbon, you can ride Tram 28 through historic neighbourhoods, discover the narrow streets and traditional Fado music of Alfama, stroll through the trendy LX Factory, and visit the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum for a diverse art collection. Enjoy a sunset at Miradouro da Senhora do Monte. Notable sights include Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, São Jorge Castle, Oceanário de Lisboa, and Lisbon Cathedral.
A stay of three to four days in Lisbon is generally recommended to explore the city's main attractions, enjoy its vibrant neighbourhoods, and experience its rich cultural heritage.

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