How to travel from Nice to Lisbon, Portugal

The distance between Nice and Lisbon is around 1,483km (921 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Nice 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.

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Fly

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Lisbon (LIS).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated byeasyJet+ 6 others
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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles, Madrid-Puerta De Atocha, Badajoz then Entroncamento and then to Lisboa - Santa Apolonia.

  • Duration18h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Lisbon.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
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Drive

Drive to Lisbon.

  • Duration16h 55m
  • Distance1,817km (1,129 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Lisbon

There are several options for getting from Nice to Lisbon by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €105 ($105) and will take around 1 day 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).

The distance between Nice and Lisbon is around 1,483km (921 miles).

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Nice and Lisbon by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nice to Lisbon is to fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Lisbon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €105 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nice and Lisbon. It typically takes around 18h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nice to Lisbon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles, Madrid-Puerta De Atocha, Badajoz and Entroncamento. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 18h 55m.

TGV inOui, SNCF, Swiss Railways, Renfe SNCF, Renfe and Comboios De Portugal run train services between Nice and Lisbon. Trains depart once daily and will take around 18h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nice and Lisbon. It typically takes around 1 day 8h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nice to Lisbon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aéroport / Promenade and Lisbon. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 8h.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Nice and Lisbon. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 8h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Nice and Lisbon. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and arrive at Lisbon (LIS). The flight takes around 2h 35m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Nice and Lisbon with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 35m.

easyJet, TAP Portugal, Iberia, Lufthansa, Air France, Swiss Airways and Luxair fly between Nice and Lisbon. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and and arrive into Lisbon (LIS). These flights usually take around 2h 35m.

The flight from Nice to Lisbon typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) 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 Nice and Lisbon. The distance is around 1,817km (1,129 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Lisbon is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

How do I get from Nice to Lisbon

Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and Lisbon

Transport options from Nice to Lisbon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 15m
€125($125)
every 30 mins1,483km (921 miles)
Train
18h 55m
€225($225)
once daily2,120km (1,317 miles)
Bus
1 day 8h
€105($105)
3 times a week2,033km (1,263 miles)
Drive
16h 55m
€330($330)
on demand1,817km (1,129 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Nice and Lisbon

Airports near Lisbon

The following major airports near Lisbon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Portugal and internationally.

LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Lisbon
FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
214km (133 miles) from Lisbon
OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
284km (177 miles) from Lisbon