What is the cheapest way to get from Lisbon to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Lisbon to Cologne is to fly which costs €70 - €270 and takes 5h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lisbon to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Lisbon to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs €70 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Lisbon and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Lisbon to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 20m.

How far is it from Lisbon to Cologne?

The distance between Lisbon and Cologne is 1870 km. The road distance is 2194.1 km.

How do I travel from Lisbon to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Lisbon to Cologne without a car is to train and bus which takes 23h 28m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Lisbon to Cologne?

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Lisbon to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lisbon to Cologne bus from?

Lisbon to Cologne bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios station.

Bus or fly from Lisbon to Cologne?

The best way to get from Lisbon to Cologne is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs €70 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €300 and takes 31h 20m.

Where does the Lisbon to Cologne bus arrive?

Lisbon to Cologne bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy station.

What is the time difference between Lisbon and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Lisbon. It is currently 12:59 PM in Lisbon and 1:59 PM in Cologne.

Can I drive from Lisbon to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Lisbon to Cologne is 2194 km. It takes approximately 20h 50m to drive from Lisbon to Cologne.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lisbon to Cologne?

Book your Lisbon to Cologne bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1832+ hotels available in Cologne.

Lisbon to Cologne - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 11 ways to get from Lisbon to Cologne by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
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1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LIS - CGN
5h 31m
€74–269
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Covilhatrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Central de Camionagem da Covilhã to Bayonne - Quai de Lessepsbus
3. Take the train from Bayonne to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
4. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
23h 28m
Bus, train via Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines
1. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente to Gare de Saint-Cyr-l'Écolebus Lisboa
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Thalys
28h 36m
€326–461
Drive 2,194.1 km
1. Drive from Lisbon to Colognecar 2,194.1 km
20h 50m
€354–511
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LIS - DUS
5h 58m
€92–309
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LIS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 55m
€125–302
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LIS - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 52m
€119–366
Fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane LIS - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Venlotrain
3. Take the train from Venlo to Köln Hbftrain
8h 35m
€107–419
Bus
1. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Paris, Quai de Bercybus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Cologne Airport CGNbus N74 / ...
31h 20m
€89–297
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lisbon - Oriente to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
33h 12m
€193–397
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Terminal Rodoviário de Vila Realbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Vila Real to Luxembourg - P+R Bouillonbus
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Trier, Balduinsbrunnen/Hbfbus L32
4. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Süd Bftrain
39h 20m

Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) flights

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Distance: 1,869.7 km
Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Lisbon, Portugal and Cologne, Germany?

Ryanair, Eurowings, and TAP Portugal fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Cologne Airport CGN, and Koeln/Bonn Flughafen in around 31h 20m.

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