How to travel from Copenhagen to Lisbon, Portugal
The distance between Copenhagen and Lisbon is around 2,493km (1,549 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 20m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Copenhagen to Lisbon by plane, train, 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 → Copenhagen if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Lisbon (LIS).
- Duration4h 20m
- Flight time3h 50m
- Typical cost€330($330)
+ 8 othersBus
Take the bus to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB then Paris and then to Lisbon Oriente.
- Duration1 day 18h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€185($185)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Hamburg Hbf, Offenburg Bahnhof then Massy Tgv and then to Bayonne then take the bus to Covilha Bus Station then take the train to Lisboa - Santa Apolonia.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€445($445)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Copenhagen and Lisbon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Copenhagen to Lisbon by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €185 ($185) and will take around 1 day 18h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €330 ($330).
The distance between Copenhagen and Lisbon is around 2,493km (1,549 miles).
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Copenhagen and Lisbon by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 4h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Copenhagen to Lisbon is to fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €330 ($330).
The cheapest way to travel between Copenhagen and Lisbon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €185 ($185) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Copenhagen and Lisbon. We recommend that you fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Lisbon (LIS). instead which will take 4h 20m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Copenhagen and Lisbon. It typically takes around 1 day 18h and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Copenhagen to Lisbon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB, Paris and Lisbon Oriente. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 18h.
FlixBus and Euroscoach By Cm Tours run regular bus services between Copenhagen and Lisbon. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 1 day 18h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Copenhagen and Lisbon. Flights depart from Copenhagen (CPH) and arrive at Lisbon (LIS). The flight takes around 3h 50m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Copenhagen and Lisbon with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 50m.
TAP Portugal, Scandinavian Airlines, Norwegian Air International, KLM, Ryanair, Iberia, easyJet, Air France and Lufthansa fly between Copenhagen and Lisbon. Flights depart from Copenhagen (CPH) and and arrive into Lisbon (LIS). These flights usually take around 3h 50m.
The flight from Copenhagen to Lisbon typically takes around 3h 50m. Flights depart from Copenhagen (CPH) and and arrive into Lisbon (LIS).
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 Copenhagen and Lisbon. The distance is around 3,086km (1,918 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 4h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Copenhagen to Lisbon is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €330 ($330).
Compare travel optionsbetween Copenhagen and Lisbon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 4h 20m | €330($330) | every 30 mins | 2,493km (1,549 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 18h | €185($185) | 5 times a week | 3,178km (1,975 miles) |
Train and Bus + 3 similar | 1 day 4h | €445($445) | once a week | 3,443km (2,139 miles) |
| Train to Hamburg Hbf, bus | 1 day 8h | €465($465) | once a week | 3,640km (2,262 miles) |
| Train to Hamburg Hbf, bus | 1 day 22h | €295($295) | 5 times a week | 3,509km (2,180 miles) |
| Train to Hamburg Hbf, bus | 3 days 21h | €355($355) | 6 times a week | 3,981km (2,474 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 4h | €640($640) | on demand | 3,086km (1,918 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Copenhagen and Lisbon
Airlines
Norwegian Air International
Train operators
Urlaubs-Express
Bus companies
Euroscoach By Cm Tours
Transportes Barquense
Union Ivkoni
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