How to travel from Lisbon to Basel, Switzerland

The distance between Lisbon and Basel is around 1,679km (1,043 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Lisbon to Basel 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 BaselLisbon if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Basel (BSL).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    CHF 175($180)
Operated byeasyJet+ 4 others

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Entroncamento, Badajoz, Madrid-Atocha Cercanias then Montpellier Saint-Roch and then to Mulhouse Ville.

  • Duration20h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    CHF 285($290)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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bus
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Aveiro then take the bus to Bern then take the train to Basel SBB.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    CHF 280($285)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Basel.

  • Duration19h 10m
  • Distance2,012km (1,250 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lisbon and Basel

There are several options for getting from Lisbon to Basel by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around CHF 160 ($165) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 175 ($180).

The distance between Lisbon and Basel is around 1,679km (1,043 miles).

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Lisbon and Basel by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lisbon to Basel is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx CHF 175 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Lisbon and Basel, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around CHF 160 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lisbon and Basel. It typically takes around 20h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lisbon to Basel. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Entroncamento, Badajoz, Madrid-Atocha Cercanias, Montpellier Saint-Roch and Mulhouse Ville. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 20h 30m.

Comboios De Portugal, Renfe, Renfe SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Lisbon and Basel. Trains depart once daily and will take around 20h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lisbon and Basel. We recommend that you fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Basel (BSL). instead which will take 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Lisbon and Basel. Flights depart from Lisbon (LIS) and arrive at Basel (BSL). The flight takes around 2h 50m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Lisbon and Basel with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 50m.

easyJet, Lufthansa, KLM, TAP Portugal and British Airways fly between Lisbon and Basel. Flights depart from Lisbon (LIS) and and arrive into Basel (BSL). These flights usually take around 2h 50m.

The flight from Lisbon to Basel typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Lisbon (LIS) and and arrive into Basel (BSL).

The closest major airport to Basel is Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) which is approximately 74km (46 miles) from Basel. Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (ACH) and Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) 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 Lisbon and Basel. The distance is around 2,012km (1,250 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lisbon to Basel is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around CHF 175 ($180).

How do I get from Lisbon to Basel

Compare travel optionsbetween Lisbon and Basel

Transport options from Lisbon to Basel
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 10m
CHF 175($180)
hourly1,679km (1,043 miles)
Plane and Train4h 15m
CHF 160($165)
every 3 hours1,830km (1,137 miles)
Train
20h 30m
CHF 285($290)
once daily2,449km (1,522 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
1 day 12h
CHF 280($285)
once daily2,478km (1,540 miles)
Bus and Train1 day 12h
CHF 180($185)
3 times a week2,401km (1,492 miles)
Drive
19h 10m
CHF 400($405)
on demand2,012km (1,250 miles)

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Airports near Basel

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

ZRH
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
International Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Basel
ACH
Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
149km (92 miles) from Basel
GVA
Geneva International Airport (GVA)
International Airport
Distance
186km (115 miles) from Basel