How to travel from Paris to Lisbon, Portugal

The distance between Paris and Lisbon is around 1,466km (911 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 5m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Paris 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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plane
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Fly

Fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Lisbon (LIS).

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated byTAP Portugal+ 3 others
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5 x train
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Train

Take the train to Avignon Tgv, Madrid-Puerta De Atocha, Badajoz then Entroncamento and then to Lisboa - Santa Apolonia.

  • Duration18h 15m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €280($280)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Lisbon Oriente.

  • Duration24h 40m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

Euroscoach By Cm Tours

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car
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Drive

Drive to Lisbon.

  • Duration16hrs
  • Distance1,733km (1,077 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Paris and Lisbon

There are several options for getting from Paris to Lisbon by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €115 ($115) and will take around 24h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Paris and Lisbon is around 1,466km (911 miles).

It takes around 3h 5m to get from Paris and Lisbon by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Paris to Lisbon is to fly which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Paris and Lisbon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €115 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Paris and Lisbon. It typically takes around 18h 15m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Paris to Lisbon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Avignon Tgv, Madrid-Puerta De Atocha, Badajoz and Entroncamento. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 18h 15m.

TGV inOui, SNCF, Renfe SNCF, Renfe and Comboios De Portugal run train services between Paris and Lisbon. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 18h 15m, 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 Paris and Lisbon. It typically takes around 24h 40m and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Paris and Lisbon with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 2 days 3h.

Euroscoach By Cm Tours and ALSA run regular bus services between Paris and Lisbon. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 24h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Paris and Lisbon. Flights depart from Paris Orly (ORY) and arrive at Lisbon (LIS). The flight takes around 2h 30m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Paris and Lisbon with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 30m.

TAP Portugal, Vueling Airlines, Transavia France and Iberia fly between Paris and Lisbon. Flights depart from Paris Orly (ORY) and and arrive into Lisbon (LIS). These flights usually take around 2h 30m.

The flight from Paris to Lisbon typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Paris Orly (ORY) 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 Paris and Lisbon. The distance is around 1,733km (1,077 miles) by road and it will take around 16hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Paris to Lisbon is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Paris and Lisbon

Transport options from Paris to Lisbon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 5m
€130($130)
every 30 mins1,466km (911 miles)
Train
18h 15m
€280($280)
6 times a week2,455km (1,525 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
24h 40m
€115($115)
5 times a week1,922km (1,194 miles)
Bus to Lisbon Sete Rios2 days 3h
€180($180)
once daily1,946km (1,209 miles)
Drive
16hrs
€310($310)
on demand1,733km (1,077 miles)

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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