How to travel from Salzburg to Lisbon, Portugal
The distance between Salzburg and Lisbon is around 2,168km (1,347 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 30m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Salzburg to Lisbon by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lisbon → Salzburg if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Muenchen Ost then fly from Munich (MUC) to Lisbon (LIS).
- Duration5h 30m
- Flight time3h 15m
- Typical cost€295($295)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus
Take the bus to Ljubljana bus station and then to Lisbon Oriente.
- Duration1 day 19h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€130($130)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to München Hbf and then to Paris Est then take the bus to Fundao Bus Station then take the train to Lisboa - Santa Apolonia.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€345($345)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salzburg and Lisbon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Salzburg to Lisbon by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €130 ($130) and will take around 1 day 19h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €295 ($295).
The distance between Salzburg and Lisbon is around 2,168km (1,347 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,051km (1,274 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Salzburg and Lisbon by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 24hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Salzburg to Lisbon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx €295 ($295).
The cheapest way to travel between Salzburg and Lisbon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €130 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Salzburg and Lisbon. We recommend that you take the train to Muenchen Ost then fly from Munich (MUC) to Lisbon (LIS). instead which will take 5h 30m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Salzburg and Lisbon. It typically takes around 1 day 19h and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Salzburg to Lisbon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ljubljana bus station and Lisbon Oriente. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 19h.
FlixBus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Salzburg and Lisbon. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 19h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salzburg to Lisbon. We recommend that you take the train to Muenchen Ost then fly from Munich (MUC) to Lisbon (LIS). instead which will take 5h 30m.
The closest major airport to Lisbon is Lisbon Airport (LIS) (LIS) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Lisbon. Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) and Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Salzburg and Lisbon. The distance is around 2,591km (1,610 miles) by road and it will take around 24hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salzburg to Lisbon is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €295 ($295).
Compare travel optionsbetween Salzburg and Lisbon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 5h 30m | €295($295) | every 4 hours | 2,168km (1,347 miles) |
| Train to Linz Hbf, Fly | 6hrs | €570($570) | hourly | 2,478km (1,539 miles) |
| Train to Flughafen Wien, Fly | 7h 10m | €235($235) | hourly | 2,640km (1,641 miles) |
| Train to Zuerich Hb, Fly | 8h 45m | €215($215) | every 4 hours | 2,213km (1,375 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 19h | €130($130) | 3 times a week | 3,249km (2,019 miles) |
Train and Bus + 3 similar | 1 day 5h | €345($345) | 6 times a week | 2,832km (1,760 miles) |
| Train to München Hbf, bus | 1 day 6h | €655($655) | 4 times a week | 2,849km (1,771 miles) |
| Train to Zuerich Hb, bus | 1 day 17h | €285($285) | once daily | 2,931km (1,821 miles) |
| Train to Zuerich Hb, Bus | 1 day 18h | €200($200) | 3 times a week | 2,884km (1,792 miles) |
Drive | 24hrs | €485($490) | on demand | 2,591km (1,610 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Salzburg and Lisbon
Airlines
Transavia Holland
Train operators
Transdev
Bus companies
Euroscoach By Cm Tours
Iberocoach
Rede Expressos
Airports near Lisbon
The following major airports near Lisbon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Portugal and internationally.
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
- Distance
- 7km (4 miles) from Lisbon
Faro Airport (FAO)
- Distance
- 214km (133 miles) from Lisbon
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
- Distance
- 284km (177 miles) from Lisbon