What is the distance between Lisbon and Cologne?

The distance between the two cities is 1149 miles (1853 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lisbon to Cologne?

If you're headed to Cologne from Lisbon, chances are that your bus will depart from Lisbon Sete Rios and arrive at Cologne/Bonn Airport. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Cologne?

Once in Cologne, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Cologne Opera, Cologne cable cars, Boat tours on the Rhine, Lanxess Arena and Cologne Zoo.

Bus Lisbon to Cologne from $70 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Lisbon to Cologne on November 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:00am	Lisbon Oriente	1d 14h	10:15pm	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cheapest
	8:20am	Lisbon (Oriente)	1d 8h	5:40pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
	5:00pm	Lisbon Oriente	1d 12h	6:25am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	No tags
	9:55pm	Aeroporto Lisboa	1d 14h	1:30pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	8:20am	Lisbon (Oriente)	1d 10h	7:22pm	Hbf	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 4:16 PM WET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Lisbon to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 23 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $177, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

23h 30mAverage Duration

1148 milesDistance

78kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$75 - $339	Average Duration1d 14h	CO₂ emissions 46kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$177 - $177	Average Duration23h 30m	CO₂ emissions 78kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Lisbon and Cologne?

Stops in Lisbon

A
Lisbon Sete Rios
R. Prof. Lima Basto 133, 1500-423 Lisboa, Portugal
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B
Oriente
Estação do Oriente, Av. Dom João II, 1990, Portugal
C
Lisbon Airport
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D
Plaça Marquês de Pombal
Praça Marquês de Pombal 8, 1250-160 Lisboa, Portugal
E
Monsanto
IC15, 1400 Lisboa, Portugal
F
Largo das Olarias 60
Largo das Olarias 60, 1100-376 Lisboa, Portugal

Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
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D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,453 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,164 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Lisbon to Cologne by bus

What is the distance between Lisbon and Cologne?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lisbon to Cologne?
What are the best sights and things to do in Cologne?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/24

$155

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11/28

$95

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$70

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The cheapest trip from Lisbon to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $70

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Lisbon to Cologne, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $70 to $205 for a bus ticket from Lisbon to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $70 which is on 2025-11-30.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.