How to travel from Basel to Lisbon, Portugal
The distance between Basel and Lisbon is around 1,678km (1,043 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 15m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Basel 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.
👋 Also check out Lisbon → Basel if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Basel (BSL) to Lisbon (LIS).
- Duration3h 15m
- Flight time2h 55m
- Typical cost€180($180)
+ 4 others2 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch, Madrid-Puerta De Atocha, Badajoz then Entroncamento and then to Lisboa - Santa Apolonia.
- Duration19h 60m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€315($315)
Multiple train operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch and then to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha then take the bus to Lisbon Oriente.
- Duration18hrs
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€280($280)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Basel and Lisbon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Basel to Lisbon by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around €180 ($180) and will take around 3h 15m.
The distance between Basel and Lisbon is around 1,678km (1,043 miles).
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Basel and Lisbon by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Basel to Lisbon is to fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Basel and Lisbon, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around €180 ($180) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Basel and Lisbon. It typically takes around 19h 60m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Basel to Lisbon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Mulhouse Ville, Montpellier Saint-Roch, Madrid-Puerta De Atocha, Badajoz and Entroncamento. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 19h 60m.
TGV inOui, Swiss Railways, Renfe SNCF, Renfe and Comboios De Portugal run train services between Basel and Lisbon. Trains depart once daily and will take around 19h 60m, 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 Basel and Lisbon. We recommend that you fly from Basel (BSL) to Lisbon (LIS). instead which will take 3h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Basel and Lisbon. Flights depart from Basel (BSL) and arrive at Lisbon (LIS). The flight takes around 2h 55m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Basel and Lisbon with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 55m.
easyJet, Vueling Airlines, Air France, Lufthansa and British Airways fly between Basel and Lisbon. Flights depart from Basel (BSL) and and arrive into Lisbon (LIS). These flights usually take around 2h 55m.
The flight from Basel to Lisbon typically takes around 2h 55m. Flights depart from Basel (BSL) 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 Basel and Lisbon. The distance is around 2,012km (1,250 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Basel to Lisbon is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).
Compare travel optionsbetween Basel and Lisbon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 3h 15m | €180($180) | every 30 mins | 1,678km (1,043 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 30m | €200($200) | every 30 mins | 1,833km (1,139 miles) |
| Train to Genève-Aéroport, Fly | 5h 55m | €350($350) | hourly | 1,761km (1,094 miles) |
Train | 19h 60m | €315($315) | once daily | 2,449km (1,522 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 18hrs | €280($280) | 3 times a week | 2,336km (1,451 miles) |
| Train to Bern, bus | 1 day 10h | €275($275) | once daily | 2,439km (1,515 miles) |
| Train to Bern, Bus | 1 day 11h | €195($195) | 3 times a week | 2,396km (1,489 miles) |
Drive | 19h 15m | €405($405) | on demand | 2,012km (1,250 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Basel and Lisbon
Bus companies
Union Ivkoni
Iberocoach
Rede Expressos
Citi Express
Train operators
SBB GmbH
Airports near Lisbon
The following major airports near Lisbon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Portugal and internationally.
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
- Distance
- 7km (4 miles) from Lisbon
Faro Airport (FAO)
- Distance
- 214km (133 miles) from Lisbon
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
- Distance
- 284km (177 miles) from Lisbon