How to travel from Milan to Lisbon, Portugal

The distance between Milan and Lisbon is around 2,134km (1,326 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 19h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Milan to Lisbon by 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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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu, Barcelona-Sants, Vigo Guixar then Porto - Campanha and then to Lisboa - Santa Apolonia.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €245($245)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Lisbon Oriente.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Union Ivkoni

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Lisbon.

  • Duration19h 55m
  • Distance2,134km (1,326 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Milan and Lisbon

There are several options for getting from Milan to Lisbon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €100 ($100) and will take around 1 day 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 19h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €385 ($385).

The distance between Milan and Lisbon is around 2,134km (1,326 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,683km (1,046 miles)

It takes around 1 day 5h to get from Milan and Lisbon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Milan to Lisbon is to drive which takes around 19h 55m and will set you back approx €385 ($385).

The cheapest way to travel between Milan and Lisbon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €100 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Milan and Lisbon. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Milan to Lisbon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu, Barcelona-Sants, Vigo Guixar and Porto - Campanha. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 5h.

Trenitalia, Renfe SNCF, Renfe and Comboios De Portugal run train services between Milan and Lisbon. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 1 day 5h, 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 Milan and Lisbon. It typically takes around 1 day 9h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Milan to Lisbon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milan - Piazzale Laghi, Via del Ghisallo P.le ai Laghi, Milano Lampugnano and Lisbon Oriente. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 9h.

Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Milan and Lisbon. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 9h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Milan to Lisbon. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu, Barcelona-Sants, Vigo Guixar then Porto - Campanha and then to Lisboa - Santa Apolonia. instead which will take 1 day 5h.

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 Milan and Lisbon. The distance is around 2,134km (1,326 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milan to Lisbon is to take the train which takes, on average, 1 day 5h and will usually cost around €245 ($245).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Milan and Lisbon

Transport options from Milan to Lisbon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1 day 5h
€245($245)
6 times a week2,934km (1,823 miles)
Bus
1 day 9h
€100($100)
3 times a week2,469km (1,534 miles)
Drive
19h 55m
€385($385)
on demand2,134km (1,326 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