How to get from Cologne to Lisbon
- 1851 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 29h 10m
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Cologne to Lisbon. The most useful door-to-door route takes 29h 10m by bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 1851 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on May 12, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1851 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €29Checked Oct 2 | 30h 19mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €96Omio catalogue, Oct 2 | 29h 10m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€29Checked Oct 230h 19m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€96Omio catalogue, Oct 229h 10m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Cologne to Lisbon: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Cologne → Parisbus
FlixBus·5h 40m - 2Paris → LisbonbusFlixBus·21h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight prices by day, Cologne to Lisbon
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€32November 2026
€29Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 33h 20m€96Book
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Oct 2
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusCologne-Paris, Paris-LisbonBook →
Deutsche BahnCologne-Brussels AirportBook →
VuelingLyon Saint-Exupéry-Barcelona El PratSee live options and dates →
BlaBlaCar BusBarcelona-LisbonBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn, Vueling, BlaBlaCar Bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Cologne to Lisbon works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Cologne to Paris, about 5h 40m. Transfer in Paris and continue by FlixBus bus on to Lisbon (21h 30m). In total it's roughly €106 over 29h 10m, 1 transfer.
Cologne to Lisbon: common questions
How long does it take to get from Cologne to Lisbon?
The most useful route takes about 29h 10m by bus, 1 transfer.
Is there a bus from Cologne to Lisbon?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Lisbon from Cologne?
About 1851 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Cologne to Lisbon cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €106. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Cologne to Lisbon?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn, Vueling, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Lisbon?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 12 May 2026