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.
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 Basel → Lisbon if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Lisbon (LIS) to Basel (BSL).
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Take the train to Entroncamento, Badajoz, Madrid-Atocha Cercanias then Montpellier Saint-Roch and then to Mulhouse Ville.
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Take the train to Aveiro then take the bus to Bern then take the train to Basel SBB.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 3h 10m | CHF 175($180) | hourly | 1,679km (1,043 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 15m | CHF 160($165) | every 3 hours | 1,830km (1,137 miles) |
Train | 20h 30m | CHF 285($290) | once daily | 2,449km (1,522 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 12h | CHF 280($285) | once daily | 2,478km (1,540 miles) |
Bus and Train | 1 day 12h | CHF 180($185) | 3 times a week | 2,401km (1,492 miles) |
Drive | 19h 10m | CHF 400($405) | on demand | 2,012km (1,250 miles) |
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The following major airports near Basel offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.