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 - €310 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 fly which takes 5h 47m and costs €85 - €320.

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 25m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Lisbon?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Lisbon. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Lisboa Oriente via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Barcelona-Sants, Porrino and Porto Campanha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 11m.

How far is it from Essen to Lisbon?

The distance between Essen and Lisbon is 1902 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 via Antony which takes 29h 41m and costs €110 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m 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.

Where do I catch the Essen to Lisbon train from?

Essen to Lisbon train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train, 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 €85 - €320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €250 - €650 and takes 33h 11m, you could also bus, which costs €170 - €260 and takes 40h 25m.

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 5:48 PM in Essen and 4:48 PM in Lisbon.

Where does the Essen to Lisbon train arrive?

Essen to Lisbon train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Essen to Lisbon?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Lisbon is 2239 km. It takes approximately 21h 19m to drive from Essen to Lisbon.

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

Book your Essen to Lisbon train tickets online with Omio.

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 8914+ hotels available in Lisbon.

Essen to Lisbon - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Essen to Lisbon by plane, train, bus, train (Eurostar, TGV, Renfe), or car

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

Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane DUS - LIS
5h 47m
€86–311
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
€80–308
Train, bus via Antony
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
€119–356
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Porrinotrain Alv
4. Take the train from Porrino to Porto Campanhatrain Ic
5. Take the train from Porto Campanha to Lisboa Orientetrain Ic / ...
33h 11m
€258–620
Drive 2,239.3 km
1. Drive from Essen to Lisboncar 2,239.3 km
21h 19m
€338–488
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane AMS - LIS
8h 8m
€109–382
Train, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Viersen Bahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Eindhoventrain
3. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane EIN - LIS
8h 13m
€100–333
Train, bus
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 19m
€90–238
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 25m
€173–254

Essen to Lisbon by train and bus

3Weekly Services

29h 41mAverage Duration

€119Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,901.6 km
Duration: 5h 47m

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 train from Essen Hbf to Lisboa Oriente via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Barcelona-Sants, Porrino, and Porto Campanha in around 33h 11m.

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