What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Lisbon?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Lisbon is to train and fly which costs €80 - €290 and takes 6h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Lisbon?

The fastest way to get from Essen to Lisbon is to drive and fly which takes 5h 18m and costs €100 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Lisbon?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Lisbon. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Lisbon via Centro Coordenador de Transportes de Braga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 27m.

How far is it from Essen to Lisbon?

The distance between Essen and Lisbon is 2063 km. The road distance is 2239.3 km.

How do I travel from Essen to Lisbon without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Lisbon without a car is to train and bus which takes 29h 41m and costs €260 - €550.

How long does it take to get from Essen to Lisbon?

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Essen to Lisbon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Lisbon bus from?

Essen to Lisbon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Bus or fly from Essen to Lisbon?

The best way to get from Essen to Lisbon is to fly which takes 5h 47m and costs €80 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €140 - €290 and takes 40h 27m.

Where does the Essen to Lisbon bus arrive?

Essen to Lisbon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Braga station.

What is the time difference between Essen and Lisbon?

Lisbon is 1h behind Essen. It is currently 1:46 PM in Essen and 12:46 PM in Lisbon.

Can I drive from Essen to Lisbon?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Lisbon is 2239 km. It takes approximately 21h 20m to drive from Essen to Lisbon.

How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Lisbon?

Book your Essen to Lisbon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lisbon?

There are 8903+ hotels available in Lisbon.

Essen to Lisbon - 8 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Essen to Lisbon by car, plane, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
best
1. Drive from Essen to Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMScar
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane AMS - LIS
5h 18m
€109–323
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane CGN - LIS
6h 19m
€80–289
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
2. Take the bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau to Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Orientebus
29h 41m
€263–534
Drive 2,239.3 km
1. Drive from Essen to Lisboncar 2,239.3 km
21h 20m
€349–504
Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane DUS - LIS
5h 47m
€81–292
Train, bus via Ermesinde
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Paris Nordtrain
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Tourstrain Tgv
3. Take the bus from Tours to Valongo - Pavilhão Gimnodesportivobus
4. Take the train from Porto Campanha to Lisboa Orientetrain Ic / ...
30h 24m
€245–486
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Lisbon - Orientebus BlaBlaCar Bus
33h 24m
€193–314
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Bragabus FlixBus N1153
2. Take the bus from Centro Coordenador de Transportes de Braga to Lisbonbus 1004 / ...
40h 27m
€149–288

Essen to Lisbon by train and bus

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29h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,062.7 km
Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Lisbon, Portugal?

Eurowings, TAP Portugal, and four other airlines fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Lisbon via Centro Coordenador de Transportes de Braga in around 40h 27m.

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